The Arlberg opening weekend – the best conditions in recent memory
Dec. 3, 2023
With more than half a metre of snow falling across the Arlberg and frigid, piercing blue skies today, this was as good as it gets for opening weekends anywhere.
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North to south, Italian corporate events are the envy of the world
Nov. 30, 2023
There are few countries in the world to offer such a diversity of event destinations under one roof. From the glaciers of the north to the emerald...
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Sölden opens early, in a winter that arrived late
Nov. 10, 2023
In a normal year, we would be at least 6 weeks into the ski season on the high-altitude glaciers of the Alps. In a normal winter, we would still be a...
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Venice in November - cloudless & crowd-less (almost)
Nov. 6, 2023
It is stretching things to say that Venice is ever crowd-less, but early November is a time where the streets, canals and bridges of Venice can be...
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The switch is flicked on winter
Nov. 4, 2023
60cm of snow fell on the Austrian glaciers yesterday, Kitzbühel is blanketed and Ischgl and Obergurgl are on track to open in the next few weeks....
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Europe’s top tables – fine dining, in finer places
Aug. 2, 2023
Cities are becoming giant food courts, with everything under one roof - convenient, and enjoyable, yet unquestionably lacking. Signature regional...
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Bassins des lumières – beauty flourishes from evil
June 30, 2023
There can be few more poignant stories of redemption than Bordeaux’s Base sous-marine, the Nazi U-boat behemoth that now houses the world’s largest digital art exhibition – a staggering visual display amongst the waters of the disused submarine pen. Bassins des lumières is absolutely unmissable, whether as a visit during an event or as host to a privatised event function.
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A 2023 refresh of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc après ski
Jan. 16, 2023
Bars come and go in ski resorts, and we thought it was worth a refresh of some of the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc après ski bars. As project tasks go, this wasn’t a hard role to sell.
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5 reasons why corporate ski trips are peerless.
Dec. 12, 2022
What is that makes corporate ski events so uniquely special, dates in calendars that excite like nothing else? Whilst team events in different seasons...
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Made in Europe – the west is the best
Nov. 30, 2022
Looking at the unique diversity of Europe, we are travelling from the magical, undiscovered southern heel of Italy to the oasis’s that lie on the...
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Voss Gondola – the greenest ski lift in the world?
Jan. 24, 2022
The first ski lifts belched out diesel in off-grid locations. Electrification followed and alpine air became less like rush-hour Beijing. More...
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Bergen – the picture postcard was shot here
Dec. 16, 2021
Norway offers almost incomparable joy. It’s such an overwhelming experience, that it’s hard to determine the source of the magic. Is it the sense of...
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Northern lights in Bodø - spellbinding arctic Norway
Nov. 1, 2021
Events are all about taking clients out of their daily experiences, to elevate thoughts, reboot ambitions and create lasting memories. In our crowded,...
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Skiing starts on the Stubai Glacier, Innsbruck
Oct. 11, 2021
The leaves are falling and the days shortening – all this means glacier skiing. This weekend marked the start of the winter ski season in Tirol,...
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Hedonistic sustainability – the ultimate win, win.
Oct. 5, 2021
How better do we really want to build our post-COVID world? There is the tantalising prospect that we can create infrastructure to simultaneously meet our climate and hedonistic needs, examples of which were springing up across the world before COVID-19 arrived. So, are our decision-makers going to be courageous or revert to type?
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The activities we’ve missed
July 7, 2021
In a world of Deliveroo, Netflix and Amazon, there aren’t too many pleasures that are out of reach when we have a digital connection. Leisure...
More about what we've missed
Futuristic meeting & event venues to drop jaws
June 7, 2021
In a world of relentless technological leaps, we are conditioned to look forward in anticipation of the inevitable, disruptive products and services that continually emerge. Future-focused is the only way for most enterprises. So, when a team comes together for a meeting, incentive event, product launch, whatever the goal, it pays to ensure the backdrop is visionary.
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Ride the rails to some Euro gems
June 2, 2021
Regular rail commuters may justifiably struggle with the notion that trains can offer the quickest, most comfortable and cheapest transit to some incredible destinations. We look at a selection of northern European gems that can be seamlessly reached via Eurostar services from central London, offer thrills such as your own seat, unoccupied walkways and arrival in unfamiliar lands.
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Project to make the best skiing in Innsbruck bigger & better edges closer
May 10, 2021
Long a dotted line on the Innsbruck region ski map, the decision as to whether Muttereralm / Götzens ski areas will finally be linked to the fantastic...
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Waiting for the last run in a place where skiing is a birthright
April 6, 2021
Back in autumn, when borders were closing and public health pressure mounted, an Austrian official stated that skiing was a birthright. The ski lifts stayed open.
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White Turf – A-list Alps
Feb. 13, 2020
There are many pretenders to the most exclusive events in the Alps – Kitzbühel, Courchevel and Zermatt all offer spectacular events throughout the year. But a racetrack built by ice, high in the Swiss resort of St Moritz and featuring VIP hospitality from the top drawer, is undoubtedly unmatched. It’s the White Turf.
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The 5 best ski safaris in the Alps
Jan. 10, 2020
Size matters. There is no denying the draw of big ski areas. But some are big and clunky; others are extensive with spectacular ski routes heading off toward the horizon. Those are the ones you want to visit, if you want your corporate ski trip written into company folklore.
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The Hague – pomp, gardens and sea
Sept. 16, 2019
The Hague retains a certain mystery as an event destination. Beyond the (outdated) impression as a city of political cocktail parties, The Hague is a fun-loving city that is alive at night and on the beach.
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Antwerp – where chips & beer are just a bike ride away
Sept. 5, 2019
Two boxes ticked when team members are presented with an event destination shortlist - Antwerp is one of the world’s most distinguished purveyors of...
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Porto – the city of vistas
Aug. 28, 2019
Towering bridges cross the Douro River in Porto, and gazing down on its distant waterway and quaysides is one of the joys of the city. Views abound from bridges, parks, and terraces on both sides of the river - sunsets can be extraordinary.
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An island oasis that isn’t – Tróia
Aug. 21, 2019
Just 35 miles from the Portuguese capital, Tróia is one of the most spectacular coastal settings in Europe. It offers white sand, crystal waters, and escapism that feels like a distant desert island—only it isn’t.
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Rotterdam – one of Europe’s great event locations.
July 10, 2019
Long in the shadow of neighbouring Amsterdam, Rotterdam has built and crafted an urban space that represents the very best in contemporary design. Adorned with art installations, it offers a remarkable adventure through a creative landscape fringed by a working harbour. As city event locations go, few can match Rotterdam for design, welcome, innovation, and accessibility.
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Walk on water, on a summer incentive event
June 20, 2019
For those old enough to recall the life-changing impact that surfing had on Johnny Utah in Point Break, the idea of surf classes during an incentive event will be pretty appealing.
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Regatta in the city – sailing on the Tagus, Lisbon
June 18, 2019
Group team building events don’t get glitzier – a team sailing regatta off the coast of a European capital.
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Incredible coastal cities for summer incentive events
May 22, 2019
The best of all worlds - city buzz, easy transport links, and a shimmering ocean horizon - offer fantastic water sports, idyllic dining locations, and an atmosphere to erase all work-related stress. Europe has a range of stunning coastal cities where life moves between home, the office, and the beach.
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The beauty of Europe as a MICE destination
May 17, 2019
The contrasting landscapes, weather and activities couldn’t have been different - this week our team was split between the Austrian glaciers and the waters of the Med.
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6m of snow on the Stubai Glacier – May spring skiing redefined
May 6, 2019
Incomprehensible quantities of snow fell over the Austrian glaciers over the weekend. Not one to miss some spring turns, we headed up to the glacial ice fields to find incredible snow depths. In places, there was almost too much snow to move.
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My favourite activity in the alps
April 1, 2019
For my favourite activity in the Alps, I will have to differentiate between winter and summer. Otherwise, I really cannot decide which one to choose.
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Nowhere does mountain eye-candy like Chamonix
March 11, 2019
Winter on Instagram is a global ‘my mountain is bigger than yours’ contest, but despite the competition, there are only ever the runners-up spots when Chamonix is in the game.
In the end, it's Chamonix - Read moreCoasteering in wild Mediterranean waves – serious wow factor
Oct. 11, 2018
Clients were hanging onto boulder faces as we ascended coastal rocks and reached the next ledge to leap from. There were a few stallers but 100% jump...
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Val d’Isère – pumping like mid-winter
April 28, 2018
Late April and Val d’Isère is in overdrive, with packed streets, blue skies and a mountain range deep in snow.
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