Top 6 destinations businesses can explore for meetings and events
One of the crucial parts of organising corporate meetings and events is deciding the location. Whether it’s an incentive trip, group travel for employees , face-to-face meetings with potential clients, or a business conference, finalising the right location can seem like half the job is done. Choosing the right location can create exceptional engagement and participation, especially as your team can explore at their own leisure after the meetings are done.
Advance planning becomes cherry on the cake as it saves costs and gives greater control on travel arrangements. Here are six locations to consider for your next event.
1. New Zealand
The country offers numerous options for incentive trips, exhibitions, and conferences. New Zealand boasts of top-notch venues with innovative styles and themes. For leisure, beyond its breath-taking scenery, you can witness the unique Māori culture and the ancient living kauri tree in the North Island. Also, adding the famous sky diving experience in Queenstown will leave an ever-lasting impressions on your employees and distributors. It is noteworthy India and New Zealand aim to boost civil aviation and you can expect more flights between the two countries.
2. Budapest
There is no dearth of convention halls, meeting rooms, and exhibition centres in Hungary’s Budapest that can host up to 15,000 people. Budapest has a bit of everything you need on a business trip- massive venues to diverse sightseeing options. It also has magnificent spas and bathhouses for relaxation, which is a must-visit on every business traveller’s list. Besides, you can also witness the sword wielding medieval duels in Visegrád, a tourist attraction just half an hour drive away from Budapest.
3. Birmingham
Going to England for meetings and events? Consider Birmingham too. It’s packed with venues for conferences, exhibitions, and offers interesting industrial heritage tours. It also features a network of canals to explore. Visit the Warwick Castle, an example of 14th Century military architecture. Want to add some thrill? The Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) off road experience will blow your mind away. Moreover, it is easy to get to Birmingham as there are direct flights every week between India and Birmingham.
4. Kenya
Recently, Kenya became a visa-free country for Indians. While you enjoy the reduced business travel costs, Kenya’s hospitality, customized conventions, and signature venues can uplift the overall experience. Besides, to make the trip sweeter for your team, a visit to Mombasa will transport them to a different world. Pristine beaches, captivating architecture painted in hues of white and blue, and forts leave an ever-lasting impression on all the travellers. But the not-to-be missed attraction is the famous Tsavo Wildlife Park that has mesmerizing landscapes and diverse wildlife.
5. Cappadocia
Social media is buzzing with Turkey’s mesmerizing beauty and culture. Now it’s time for ‘see it to believe it’. Turkey has many locations to host top-class events and Cappadocia is one of them. The unique cave hotel stay in Cappadocia is a not-to-be-missed experience. These stunning cave hotels have varied options and you can make a choice depending on the budget. Another popular touristy experience is the hot air balloon, which is dreamy and can truly leave your team and business partners in awe. Meanwhile, to reach the historical place, there are two airports in Cappadocia and even though there are direct flights from India to Turkey, you can find flights to Kayseri Erkilet Airport in Cappadocia.
6. Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh city is becoming a popular destination for Indians who want to host meetings and events in Vietnam. From its proximity from India to a variety of options to unwind and host experiential tours, Vietnam has ticked all the right boxes for Indian business travellers so far. Besides, you can expect affordable flights tickets from India to Vietnam and you can reach the country in roughly five hours.
In the end, creating memorable meetings and events is a key to fostering stronger business ties and employee productivity and recognition. You can take advantage of early bookings and ensure a cost-effective and successful meetings and events.