BCD Travel has signed a partnership deal with Avoris Corporacion Empresarial to increase its presence in Portugal.

Under the agreement, Avoris’ travel agency Barcelo Viagens becomes BCD’s “exclusive representative” in Portugal and will now operate as BCD Travel Portugal.

Michele Lawley, president of Europe at BCD, said: “We’re very excited to expand our partnership with Avoris. The Iberian Peninsula is a strategic market for BCD and our customers. The partnership in Portugal is a logical next step, providing additional value to our multinational clients.” 

Avoris Spain and Avoris Portugal represents both BCD Travel and BCD Meetings & Events across the Iberian Peninsula.

Juan Carlos Gonzalez, distribution division managing director at Avoris, added: “This partnership expansion will accelerate our drive to constantly improve the traveller experience. 

“BCD’s global services and digital solutions together with our local market expertise will help our clients strengthen their travel programmes and achieve their company’s goals.”