Corporate Travel Destinations

Rio de Janeiro is a no-brainer for corporate travel planners looking for a destination that has five star accommodations and corporate meeting facilities, along with all the recreation and nightlife of a world-class metropolitan city. Like it hot? Rio is for you, as the average annual high temperature is 86 (°F) and, in the summer months, the highs are a comfortable 81 (°F), with nice moderating sea breezes on the beaches. There's something for everyone in the tropical metropolis: beaches, amazing nightlife, rock climbing, hang gliding, hiking, swimming – anything you can think of is probably available here.

This is the home of such beaches as Copacabana and Ipanema, and the beaches are lined with world-class tourist hotels that can accommodate most price ranges and preferences. Surfing, snorkeling, body boarding and kite surfing are just a few of the water sports available. And then there's Carnival.

The centuries old Rio de Janeiro Carnival is something that just has to be experienced. It lasts just four days but you won't find a more intense four days of celebration and extravagance on the planet. This cultural festival is the main reason many people travel to Rio and is a fun way for attendees to unwind after a long day of meetings.

For fun, interesting history, a great climate, and amazing things to do, you can't beat Rio de Janeiro as a destination for corporate travel with a twist.

Cartagena, Colombia was established in 1533 and was one of the richest ports in the New World during its heyday. Ideally situated on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Cartagena has a diverse, rich history that includes its ongoing importance as a bustling seaport, as well as times when pirates and privateers had to be held off by the construction of the still-standing walls poised to guard the Old City.

Beautiful blue-green waters and sandy beaches have long drawn travelers to this port city, which grew into a tourist mecca with trendy clubs, fashionable hotels and enticing boutiques. This beautiful city is where the world-renowned author Gabriel Garcia Marquez wrote Love in the Time of Cholera and where socialites and celebrities from around the world choose to vacation.

Of course, there was a dark period for Cartagena where tourism dropped off significantly and we began to hear stories of powerful drug cartels and a general unsavory element throughout the city. During this time, corporate meeting planners began to avoid Cartagena as a possible destination, both for safety issues and to avoid marring the image of their client companies. However, now that these days have past, Cartagena’s charm is once again drawing in travelers from around the world, where they find breathtaking emeralds, a vibrant nightlife, beautiful handmade crafts and a plethora of cultural attractions.

Colombia is growing in popularity, but remains an affordable option for companies in search of an enticing locale for their next meeting location.