Secure Big Results in 2025: Our FIFA Club World Cup-Inspired Destination Edit
FIFA’s Club World Cup; 32 teams from around the world descending across the United States to compete for a huge prize pool and the chance to be crowned the best club across the globe.
Competing for this are some of the biggest and best clubs in world football, all representing some of the most incredible cities.
At inVOYAGE, we are proud to have a global audience, and partners that join us year-on-year from so many of these phenomenal cities.
From Abu Dhabi’s sun-soaked shores to London’s buzzing cityscape, and from Lisbon’s pastel-hued skyline to Tokyo’s neon heartbeat, the goal of every inVOYAGE event is to inspire the same passion and beauty that comes with major tournaments, bringing together some of the biggest names to one location to create unforgettable moments. Explore our lineup of world-class hotels that will be part of our upcoming events and discover how their event-ready spaces and local flair can elevate your next incentive, conference, or VIP gala.
Shangri-La Paris & Intercontinental Paris Le Grand
Paris, France
Champions of France and potential Champions of Europe, Paris Saint Germain (or PSG) have wowed the footballing world under Luis Enrique with a sparkling new crop of players, boasting a wealth of talent that they hope can make them Champions of the World.
In their city, the Shangri-La Paris is one of 11 Parisian hotels that have the distinction of being a ‘Palace’, as well as Monument Historique status. With stunning views of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine, this princely residence seamlessly blends the elegance and grandeur of the French capital, with the refined excellence of Asian hospitality. Donning 100 rooms and suites, 2 fine dining restaurants, 2 lounge and bars, as well as 790 sqm of conference / banquet space – all designed in the spirit of the soirees held by the Bonaparte family for 19th century Parisian society.
Shangri-La Paris is just one of the 75 luxury Travel Partners that will be joining us in Colombo for inVOYAGE x Sri Lanka (9-12 November).
You can be part of that too…
We are lucky enough to have another Parisian legend joining inVOYAGE this year. InterContinental Paris Le Grand - just moments from The Avenue des Champs-Élysées – is a true icon. Set at the doorstep of the Palais Garnier (Paris’ 2,000-seat Opera House) and boasting an assortment of fully refurbished rooms and suites that amplifies the spectacle of the storied property, all the while bringing touches of modern technology that make each stay truly magnifique. For those seeking gastronomic joie de vivre, Paris Le Grand’s Café de la Paix and La Verrière offer the splendour of fine dining that will simply stun any patron of the hotel.
Connect with InterContinental Paris Le Grand and many other luxury Travel Partners this September.
Join inVOYAGE x Abu Dhabi for 1:1 meetings, in-destination activities, and networking the inVOYAGE way!
St. Regis Saadiyat Island & Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental - Host Venue for the final night of inVOYAGE x Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al Ain FC has won a record 14 UAE Pro Leagues, blending Emirati flair with European steel, they are genuine contenders and a source of immense national pride.
Nestled on Saadiyat’s pristine shores, the St. Regis Saadiyat Island epitomises Arabian elegance. Its Regal Ballroom and 8 other meeting rooms can accommodate up to 1,600 guests. Post meeting, planners can arrange a private desert safari or bespoke pearl-diving masterclass, before retreating to one of 376 rooms, including villas and ocean-view suites complete with signature butler service.
Just across the water, Mandarin Oriental’s Emirates Palace stands as Abu Dhabi’s iconic palace hotel. Its Corinthian columns, goldleaf domes, and handwoven carpets create an aura of imperial grandeur. A fleet of event venues - from the 2,000sqm Etihad Ballroom to shaded garden terraces - provides limitless scope for gala dinners or product unveilings, all under the watchful eye of palace trained staff committed to opulent precision.
Both of these incredible properties will play host at our inVOYAGE x Abu Dhabi event this September.
Our Travel Partners are already confirmed, with the final few spots available for our Buyer Partners – don’t miss out!
Host of the inaugural inVOYAGE Masters - The Chancery Rosewood, opening in September 2025
The Chancery, Rosewood
London, United Kingdom
As winners of the UEFA Champion’s League some 4 years ago, Chelsea FC will represent the English capital. Despite a mixed season, a young and hungry squad will do their best to compete against the world’s best – and start as 5th favourites to lift the newly designed trophy.
Opening later this year (and playing host to the inaugural inVOYAGE Masters event in October), The Chancery Rosewood is a design icon, reborn. This property, located in the former US Embassy in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, will offer 144 suites that have sleek, modern sophistication paired with stunning views and timeless elegance. At once vast and intimate, The Chancery Rosewood will offer a multitude of spaces for meetings and events of all kinds, with flexible check-in and check-out times, 8 bars and restaurants, Asaya Spa with 25m long swimming pool, hydro zone, and fitness studio.
Find out more about this inaugural event – and discover The Chancery Rosewood firsthand – by joining our modern, MBA-style education and networking conference designed for Events Leadership teams, luxury hoteliers, and destination specialists.
You can also find out more by following our new Instagram account - @inVOYAGEMasters
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana & Belmond Copacabana Palace
Copacabana Palace, Belmond - an icon of Rio, and host to our final night of inVOYAGE x Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Representing the Carioca spirit on club football’s grandest stage are Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and Fluminense FC. Flamengo – eight-time Brasileirão champions and victors in the recent Supercopa do Brasil under head coach Filipe Luís - have demonstrated why they remain a strong contender from LATAM. Meanwhile, Fluminense put Rio on every South American map in 2023 by lifting their first-ever Copa Libertadores trophy in dramatic extra time against Boca Juniors at the Maracanã, cementing their place among the continent’s élite.
Perched on the famous white sands of Copacabana Beach, Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana offers corporate groups 12 sophisticated meeting rooms spanning over 2,500sqm. An expert events team crafts bespoke experiences, whether it’s a beachfront gala under the stars or a strategy summit in the modern ballroom. Delegates can unwind at the rooftop infinity pool, indulge in sustainably sourced seafood under the culinary direction of Executive Chef Jérôme Dardillac, or retreat to the Fairmont Gold Lounge for private check-in, 24-hour butler service, and an executive solarium.
Just a 10-minute walk down the iconic beach, the legendary Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel - Rio’s original grande dame since 1923 - brings timeless Art Deco glamour to any MICE agenda. With 13 high ceiling function rooms offering a combined 2,200 sqm of event space, it effortlessly accommodates everything from intimate board meetings to 1,800-guest functions. Planners will relish the restored casino-style ballroom, state-of-the-art AV infrastructure, and bespoke service, while attendees marvel at restaurants, worldclass spa, and that iconic oceanfront terrace overlooking Avenida Atlântica.
Both incredible hotels were a major part of our inVOYAGE x Rio de Janeiro experience in February.
Relive the unforgettable moments here, or be part of our next event!
Epic SANA Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal
Benfica (currently tied at the top of Liga Portugal with one game to go) are an underdog in the Club World Cup, and whose fate in the league may well be a sign of what’s to come in this tournament.
Overlooking the leafy Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques, Epic SANA Lisboa is a study in contemporary Portuguese chic. Its flexible events space offers 14 rooms - totalling 2,230sqm - that can morph from workshop pods to grand plenaries. Outside, the Upscale Rooftop Bar serves Gin-forward takes on classic Ginjinha, while the spa’s thermal pools and hammam draw on Lusitanian wellness traditions. Whether hosting a technical symposium or a celebratory banquet framed by Lisbon’s terracotta skyline, Epic Sana delivers both style and substance.
Epic SANA Lisboa will be part of our inVOYAGE x Abu Dhabi.
Come and meet them, plus the other 99 luxury hotels, destination specialists and lux-experience providers that will be part.
Faena Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Boca Juniors’ famed homegrown intensity and blue and yellow pride make them one of South America’s most colourful and feared sides - ready to electrify the Club World Cup stage.
Set along the cobblestones of Puerto Madero, Faena Buenos Aires fuses porteño passion with avantgarde drama. Its 340sqm ballroom, draped in ruby velvet and punctuated by crystal chandeliers, hosts up to 180 guests. Between sessions, take some time at El Cabaret bar - an intimate venue inspired by the city’s 1920’s tango clubs. Enjoy a contemporary Argentinean meal, fine wine and craft cocktails or head over to Bistró Sur —one of the most spectacular gastronomic settings in the country.
We were proud to have Faena Buenos Aires join us as part of inVOYAGE x Rio.
Discover more gems like this by joining us at one of our 2025 events.
Excelsior Hotel Gallia, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Milan, Italy
Finalists in this year’s UEFA Champions League and former winners of this competition – Internazionale (or, Inter Milan). Their Nerazzurri legacy and scintillating form make them dark horses to lift the trophy.
Opposite Milano Centrale, the Excelsior Hotel Gallia radiates Milanese grandeur. Its Katara Royal Penthouse - complete with private terrace overlooking the Duomo - is ideal for VIP retreats, while the Gallia Ballroom (214sqm) and 11 other function rooms cater to up to 500 guests. Terrazza Gallia Restaurant: where traditional Italian cuisine meets contemporary creativity, in a menu crafted by Chef Vincenzo Lebano, under the expert consultancy of the Cerea brothers from the 3-Michelin-starred “Da Vittorio” restaurant give corporate groups both top-tier hospitality and glimpses of Italy’s ‘la dolce vita’.
Excelsior Hotel Gallia will be one of the 100 Travel Partners joining us in the UAE capital – why not join them?
Conrad Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Urawa Red Diamonds, three‑time AFC Champions League winners, marry samurai discipline with J‑League flair - bringing Japanese precision and passion to the Club World Cup.
Rising above the neon canyons of Shiodome, Conrad Tokyo offers ample MICE firepower. The 12 meeting rooms can cater for 290+ guests across the 1,116sqm of event space. Panoramic windows frame Tokyo Bay and Mount Fuji - ideal for immersive networking lunches. When work wraps, planners can treat attendees to sake pairing dinners at Nagomi Bar & Lounge or relaxation at the spa’s vitality pool, all delivered with hallmark Japanese omotenashi.
Another beautiful property that will be part of inVOYAGE x Abu Dhabi – don’t miss out!
Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Munich, Germany
On 4 May 2025, Bayern Munich were crowned Bundesliga champions for a record 34th time - reclaiming their throne with two games to spare. As six-time European champions (and winner of the Club World Cup in 2020), they arrive at the Club World Cup bearing both domestic dominance and continental pedigree.
Nestled in the historic former postal hall beside Munich’s Hauptbahnhof, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost marries French art de vivre with Bavarian flair across 1,800sqm of adaptable event space. Twenty meeting rooms accommodate everything from 16-person board retreats to 800-guest conferences, anchored by the pillar free Nymphenburg ballroom (923 sqm) for gala dinners or plenary sessions. Behind its Jugendstil façade, planners can surprise delegates with creative breakouts - think caviar tastings, champagne sabering or in suite massages - before evenings spent exploring Munich’s Altstadt or toasting at the rooftop bar.
This will be yet another standout property joining us this year – meet them and the many other luxury Travel Partners by taking part at inVOYAGE x Abu Dhabi.
Mandarin Oriental Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The pride of the Saudi Pro League and Asia’s most decorated club, Al Hilal arrive at the Club World Cup with a formidable legacy. With more than 60 major trophies - including a record 19 domestic league titles and four AFC Champions League crowns - Al Hilal exemplifies Saudi ambition on the global stage.
Overlooking the modern heart of the capital, Mandarin Oriental Riyadh offers a rarefied take on Arabian hospitality. This palatial new opening blends contemporary opulence with deep-rooted cultural elegance - ideal for high-impact meetings or discreet executive retreats. With spacious suites designed in collaboration with local artisans, a wellness floor dedicated to thermal therapies and hammams, and a portfolio of event venues framed by panoramic city views, the hotel offers a truly elevated setting for VIP gatherings. This strategic destination is a rising star in global events, and Mandarin Oriental Riyadh is your gateway to creating unforgettable moments in the Gulf’s powerhouse capital.
Meet with Mandarin Oriental at September’s inVOYAGE x Abu Dhabi.
You can also read the recent articles from Mandarin Oriental, including two of their latest openings in Europe – and a sit down with the General Manager of Emirates Palace.
InterContinental Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Hailing from the southern hemisphere, Auckland City FC are no strangers to the Club World Cup stage - representing Oceania with consistency and pride – in addition to being the only semi-professional side in the competition.
Just as impressive is InterContinental Auckland, a landmark addition to the city's revitalised waterfront. Newly opened on the edge of the Viaduct Basin, this 5* property offers seamless luxury for MICE professionals seeking something truly distinctive. The hotel’s expansive event floor features flexible meeting spaces filled with natural light, while its suites blend warm timber finishes with crisp modern lines inspired by New Zealand’s unique natural beauty. Outside the boardroom, delegates can sail Auckland Harbour, taste the country’s top Pinot Noirs at the rooftop bar, or explore nearby Waiheke Island for a post-event escape.
InterContinental is part of IHG. Meet IHG in Colombo during our inVOYAGE x Sri Lanka event.
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