Portugal is a small country and sometimes slips below the radar of multinationals casting about for the best place to set up operations, whether going it alone with a new manufacturing facility or searching for a local partner with whom to do business.

And one of ICEP´s primary roles is to gather, collate and distribute information about Portugal as an investment site which would be of interest to those thinking about investment.

Over the past several years, the agency has spent several million dollars to update its databases and modernize its IT systems to provide thorough, complete and up-to-the-minute information for anyone who might come calling.

ICEP has also expanded its network of representative offices abroad but for those who wish to learn more about the country, the agency has easy-to-navigate websites in English, Spanish, German and other languages.

The main English-language website at www.portugal.org is an excellent introduction to the country with explanations of Portugal´s background, its place in the European scheme of things, economic data and a host of other information invaluable to the potential investor.

As ICEP is also heavily involved in promoting Portugal as a tourism destination, anyone planning a visit should go to the agency´s website at www.portugalinsite.pt for a fascinating look at the myriad attractions the country offers.

Continually updated, the website´s current edition has articles on golfing in Portugal, separate features on the medieval cities of Santarem and Marvao, what to do and see on the island of Madeira and articles on Porto 2001 and the Algarve Portuguese Open golf tournament.

There are also separate pages on destinations, accommodation, gastronomy, transport, heritage, suggested itineraries, active tourism, leisure and travel agents specializing in organizing trips to this fascinating country. There is also a website especially dedicated to Portugal as the ideal place for business conferences, meetings and incentive travel.

ICEP - Offices in the United States

Washington, DC
ICEP - Portuguese Trade and Tourism Office
1900 L Street NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 331 82 22
Fax: (202) 331 82 36
E-Mail: mgarcia@portugal.org

New York
ICEP - Portuguese Trade and Investment Commission
590 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10036-4702
Phone: (212) 354 46 58 - (212) 354 46 10 (voice mail)
Fax: (212) 575 47 37
E-Mail: webmaster@portugal.org

San Francisco
ICEP - Portuguese Trade and Tourism Commission
88 Kearny Street, Suite 1770
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 391 70 80
Fax: (415) 391 71 47
E-Mail: jfdias@portugal.org

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