Corporate Travel Destinations

Spain is a popular choice for both leisure and business travel, largely due to the warm climate, sun-soaked beaches, rich history, vibrant culture and world-class meeting facilities. It is also extremely popular with those in search of a golf vacation in Europe, making it an ideal destination for corporate travel planners planning incentive travel, corporate events or meetings for a group of participants that happens to have a good number of golf enthusiasts. Many of the upscale golf resorts located in Spain also offer amenities and attractions that will appeal to non-golfers, including exceptional dining, entertainment, shopping, sites of historical or cultural importance, and luxury spa facilities.

Within Spain, planners will find several golf vacation hotspots and well-known courses. Some examples include Madrid, which is home to the Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro, the Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola and the Club de Campo Villa; Alicante, which is home to Alenda Golf, Alicante Golf and Golf & Spa Bonalba; and Valencia, where visitors can enjoy a round of golf at Campo de Golf El Saler. There is also a variety of options available in Barcelona, Malaga and Mallorca, allowing for plenty of choices when selecting a destination that will meet your event needs and be of interest to your participating golfers.

As host to the 2010 Soccer World Cup, South Africa is now in the news quite frequently. Cape Town, in particular, is being talked about as a destination for both business and leisure travel, as well as a host city for one of the World Cup stadiums. This cosmopolitan city is one of the most visited on the African continent and offers the perfect blend of business facilities and cultural and historical attractions. If you are looking for an international destination for your next convention or corporate meeting, Cape Town is an option that provides a well-established Central Business District, the prestigious Cape Town International Convention Center and luxury accommodation options, as well as beautiful beaches, nearby animal reserves and numerous activities and attractions.

The desirable Green Point neighborhood offers a variety of upscale hotels and luxury, private urban apartments that are within walking distance of the Cape Town Central Business District and the Cape Town International Convention Center. Attendees will enjoy cobbled, tree-lined streets, an array of restaurants and pubs, the eclectic boutiques and cafés on Long Street, taking the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, walking along the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and taking the short drive to visit the Cape Winelands.

These attractions, combined with world-class meeting facilities, makes Cape Town, South Africa an excellent choice for your next event.

New York City, the seat of financial activities in the US, has been experiencing an economic crisis ever since the bank debacles. However in spite of all the economic trouble, this busy and active city attracted millions of business visitors in 2008 and continues to do so. This reflects the popularity of the city as a much sought after business destination for event planners and their clients.

The city is also all geared up to improve its meeting facilities and innovative tools as well as resources are all out there for you to explore. Now that’s some good news for event planners who have been waiting for the bad times to pass by. The event-planning infrastructure in New York is certainly happening!

A newly reopened information center that deals with meeting planning issues adds to the advantages offered by this vibrant city. When you land in New York, be assured that you will receive only world-class hospitality and flawless service from the meeting planning industry. It’s truly a pleasure to be in New York, whether for business or pleasure, or for a combination of both. Continue reading »