Soothing = Success: Why to Select a Calm Experience for Your Next Event
When planning business events, organizers often want to load in as much fun and entertainment as possible. The thinking is that the more fun people have, the more satisfied they’ll be with the overall gathering. But sometimes, less can be more, and creating events centered around serenity and relaxation can have excellent benefits. Want to […]
Incentive Travel for 2021 and Beyond
Just a year ago, we were all wondering what the future held for incentive travel. Would it be gone forever? Thankfully, the news this year is that incentive travel is here to stay, and even though it’s evolved somewhat, that comes with some excellent benefits and opportunities. TREND #1: People Want to Get Out […]
Top 5 incentive and event destinations for 2020 and 2021
Part of staying on top of your game as an event planner (we talked more about that here) is being in-the-know about the latest trending destinations each year. For 2020, we’re predicting Europe to be hotter than ever for our U.S. clients. The country’s wide-ranging, diverse venue and entertainment options are a slam dunk when […]
Why meditation is the latest trend in event wellness
Do you take time to meditate regularly? If not, you may want to consider it. The benefits of this ancient practice keep growing, making it more relevant than ever in a modern world. Meditation doesn’t require hours of sitting cross-legged on the floor contemplating your inner self. It’s simply the act of training your mind […]
5 unique teambuilding activities in washington, D.C.
With more than 30,000 hotel rooms and 2.3 million square feet of meeting space at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. is a hot spot for meetings and events—especially for associations. It regularly ranks among the top cities in the country for conferences, and not just for the hotels and meeting spaces. DC is […]
A beautiful, glamorous training event in Cancun
We just can’t seem to stay away from sunny Mexico! You may remember this stunning product launch event we planned for Hermès back in March. In April, we were back in Cancun at an all-inclusive resort hosting a four-day event for global beauty company Coty. A first-time venue for us, Secrets The Vine served as […]
5 unusual teambuilding activities to try in New Orleans
Known for its rich history, Cajun and Creole cuisine, soulful jazz and celebratory atmosphere (Mardi Gras, anyone?)—not to mention its friendly people every where you turn—New Orleans is one of the top cities in the country to host a conference. Its Ernest N. Morial Convention center, with 1.1 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space, […]
5 unexpected incentive teambuilding activities to do in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a glorious city that fascinates domestic and international visitors alike. With glitzy hotels, top-notch restaurants, world-class shopping, a dazzling nightlife scene and much more, it’s a city that truly offers something for everyone. In fact, Nevada’s largest city welcomed more than 42 million visitors in 2018. It’s no surprise that Las Vegas […]
5 unexpected incentive teambuilding activities in NYC
Among all the cities in the world, there is one that continues to inspire tourists who walked through its streets and those who dream to visit it: New York City. Besides being the most populated city in the U.S. and having the highest concentration of skyscrapers on earth, the Big Apple benefits from an iconic […]
The value of a budget spent on an event
Conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, incentive meetings, gala dinners, teambuilding… All these events are part of a global strategy that your company may implement in order to increase its return on investment, to find new clients or to strengthen ties between employees. But when it comes to organizing an event, the budget allowed by the financial […]
5 incentive teambuilding activities to do in Miami
Teambuilding activities are probably one of the best ways to tie links between your staff members. Getting to know each other outside of the workplace may help them to better understand each other, in order to aim at one precise goal: creating a strong team spirit for the good of your company’s objectives. Teambuilding develops […]
The way l’Oréal travel retail Americas rolls
On last June 28th, 2018, while some international soccer teams were playing each other in Russia, 15 teams were having their own competition in Jungle Island, Miami, FL: the L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas’ Olympics. This teambuilding session occurred as the group wanted to celebrate good sales numbers through the past year. This incentive event was […]