Corporate Travel Destinations

According to the American Society of Travel Agents, the top corporate travel destinations include states such as Florida, Nevada, and California. Cities such as Orlando, Las Vegas, and San Francisco are popular destination sites, and trips to cities such as these can ideal for corporate incentive travel. However, when incentive planning for employees that perform over and above par, corporations may want to consider offering an incentive cruise for these top-notch employees. A cruise event is a break from the norm of land-based venues, and the lure of exotic destinations may be more motivating for many employees.

Top incentive cruise destinations for meetings at sea include the Bahamas, Aruba, the Virgin Islands, and Barbados. These Caribbean destinations are perfect getaways, and can help employees relax and unwind. Because the Caribbean is within close proximity of the U.S., 3-4 days cruises can be easily arranged. Corporate meetings held at sea can be very productive as employees are given the opportunity and venue to think creatively without the limitations of office walls. This time away from the office may be when some a corporations employees are the most innovative and imaginative. Other popular cruise destinations include Vancouver and Whistler, Australia, and Croatia.

Corporate incentive travel is meant to be fun, memorable and a bit on the luxury side. Above all else, it should truly feel like a reward for the hard work and loyalty of staff members, and should make them feel appreciated and acknowledged. As a corporate travel planner, this is likely already at the top of your list when planning incentive travel packages; however, you are likely also always on the lookout for small, inexpensive ways to improve the experience of incentive travel winners, while still being able to easily stay within your predetermined budget.

One easy way to do this is through the use of incentive travel gifts that are related to the destination. Many gifts of this nature can be purchased affordably and are a nice addition to travel packages that will surely be appreciated by the recipients. Gifts can be as simple as a map of the local area or a guidebook listing attractions and information of interest to visitors, or they can be more extravagant, such as gift cards to upscale area restaurants, tickets to the ballet or opera, or personalized luggage. There are also many fun options that can be location-specific, such as sunglasses and beach towels for beach destinations, or hats and scarves for trips to ski resorts.

The Maharajas Express – the name oozes luxury and romance. Travel from across India in an opulent coach with panoramic windows and enjoy the beautiful countryside snuggled comfortably inside the train. RIR tours offers four tour choices: the Princely India, the Celestial India, the Royal India, and the Classical India tours. The first two tours encompass eight days and seven nights, the latter two seven days and six nights.

Your client will begin her travels in either Mumbai or Delhi and stop at Vadodora, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaipur. High-end clients choose from one of two restaurant cars, unwind in the bar carriage or play at the gaming tables in the Observation Lounge. When the train pulls into one of the beautiful cities along the route, super deluxe carriages wait to serve the Junior Suite and Deluxe passengers. Presidential Suite passengers enjoy the comfort of a limo while touring the city. Complimentary sightseeing kits are provided and include a water bottle and pith helmet.

Although the Maharajas Express was created as a sophisticated adult tour, children are also welcomed with proper parental supervision. Crewmembers, including a staff of butlers available 24 hours a day, are discreet and speak English fluently.

Traveling through India on a luxury train is certain to please the most demanding corporate client. Who wouldn’t want to be treated as Maharaja for a week?

Usually, a corporate incentive trip to Hawaii offers a limited taste of the local culture and tradition.  However in places like Maui, it is a completely different and enriching travel experience.

Maui is a jewel in the Hawaiian region and offers delightful sights as well as scenery packed with a vibrant, friendly culture that readily welcomes travelers. As a corporate travel incentive destination too, Maui is a fantastic choice. Corporate visitors on an incentive trip have much to look forward to from this beautiful part of Hawaii.

Over the last few years, Maui has seen an increase in the number of corporate visitors and the frequency of event meetings. Cultural additions to these corporate meetings have also become the main stay. Many corporate groups have a good word to say about the cultural richness of Maui. It is just the ideal travel incentive destination to host a successful event meeting. Continue reading »