Incentive Programme: 12 Destinations in 3 Years

For one of our top clients, we’ve provided three extensive travel programmes, spanning almost three years; each motivated their various internal sales teams to perform to the best of their abilities, in order to win the trip of a lifetime.

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One of our favourite programmes saw 35 top performers visit Brazil, Argentina and the stunning Iguassu Falls in 2018, the Riviera Maya off Mexico’s Caribbean coast in 2019, and the picturesque turquoise paradise of Lake Louise and Banff in 2020.

Another, saw around 55 people visit Vancouver then Whistler in 2019, before heading to San Francisco and Napa Valley in 2020.

Finally, the largest saw 200 guests split across five weekends, visiting destinations within four hours of the UK – in 2018, we took them to Mykonos, in 2019 Cannes followed by Monaco, and in 2020 we visit Hvar.

The perfect incentive experience is invaluable, not only for employer branding and retention, but also in thanking people for all their hard work. For us, creating these cherished memories and seeing the excitement on the groups’ faces, are some of the most rewarding aspects of providing live experiences to brands.

Incentive #1

32 guests (winners)

Brazil/Argentina 2018

  • Argentina accommodation: Set in the exclusive Recoleta neighbourhood, the 20th century mansion; Four Seasons, Bueno Aires
  • Brazil accommodation: South America’s first and only Forbes Five Star hotel; the pastel-pink hideaway beside Iguassu Falls, the Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas
  • An incredible few days exploring the breath-taking natural wonder that is the Iguassu falls; from above on viewing platforms in Brazil, and also the otherside of the border, below the falls in Argentina on an “immersive” boat ride like no other
  • A day of polo at Palo Alto Polo
  • Exploring the eccentric and colourful barrio of Boca – as well as the world-famous football stadium

Mexico 2019

  • Accommodation: Travel & Leisure’s 2018 “Best of the Best”, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is a AAA Five Diamond luxury beach resort in the Riviera Maya. Followed by Casa Malca a magical sanctuary in the natural paradise of Tulum
  • Guests were treated to a private Rio Secreto cave dinner amongst the dramatic stalactites and stalagmites, complete with a traditional Mayan performance
  • Catamaran day in the crystal waters of the Caribbean sea
  • Surprise Jeeps in convoy transfer to Tulum
  • CSR activity: visiting a local charity-run school to provide clothing and stationery, enough food for 150+ breakfasts and donations towards the teachers’ salary

Banff 2020: Coming Soon!

Incentive #2

55 guests (winners)

Vancouver & Whistler 2019:

  • Vancouver Accommodation: one of the city’s finest hotels, the stylish 5* Rosewood Hotel Georgia
  • Whistler Accommodation: an intimate 5* retreat in the heart of North America’s largest ski resort, the Four Seasons Whistler
  • Charity scavenger hunt on Granville Island
  • Food at Blue Water Café – consistently awarded Vancouver’s “Best Seafood Restaurant”
  • “Sea to Sky Gondola” experience for imposing vistas and lunch overlooking the mountains
  • Glacier helicopter tour – complete with glacier landing for an unforgettable champagne break
  • To get the blood pumping, guests also enjoyed zip-lining, off-road driving and white water rafting in some epic surroundings

San Francisco & Napa Valley 2020: Coming Soon!

Incentive #3

214 guests (winners & “plus ones”)

Mykonos 2018:

  • Accommodation: leading luxury hotel experience in Mykonos, the 5* Royal Myconian Resort
  • Catamaran antics on the mythical Aegean Sea
  • Traditional dinner at Scorpios
  • A night of Greek dancing and everyone’s favourite Greek past time… plate smashing
  • One of a kind VIP beach club party at the elegant Principote

Cannes & Monaco 2019:

  • Accommodation: the world famous 5* Hotel Martinez Cannes
  • Dinner and drinks at Palm Beach’s iconic Medusa for a racy cabaret show and some serious tunes
  • Helicopter trips to Monaco
  • Exploring Saint Paul de Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera
  • Wine tasting and gourmet lunch at the historic Châteaux Saint Martin

Hvar 2020: Coming soon!

How We Do It

Our teams aren’t just passionate about travel, they really go the extra mile to ensure a truly special experience. They take into account every possible scenario to deliver the perfect escape. One that’s befitting of an A-lister and guaranteed to blow guests away. To achieve that, our travel experts undertake the following measures:

  • Intensive destination research
  • Detailed budget management
  • Supplier management and negotiation
  • Exceptional project management from start to finish
  • Full comms design and support (more below)
  • CSR activities relevant to the destination
  • Surprise and delight moments (more below)

We also provide a fully bespoke event identity that is unique to the client’s brand and experience package, including branded winners letter, branded winners gift boxes with destination themed treats, branded informative experience booklets, branded travel wallets and even thoughtful room drops. It’s the little things that make a big difference.

The End Result

  • 88% of our winners reported that the incentive motivated them to improve their performance
  • 72% said that the incentive trip enhanced their overall job satisfaction
  • 84% said that it helped to form stronger, more authentic bonds with their colleagues

Our attendees say things like:

“I had the best trip of my life so far and I really would like to win another trip. I feel really proud to have won – it has given me lasting memories”

The perfect incentive experience is invaluable, not only for employer branding and retention, but also in thanking people for all their hard work. For us, creating these cherished memories and seeing the excitement on the groups’ faces, are some of the most rewarding aspects of providing live experiences to brands.

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