Corporate Travel Destinations

As a single stop on a corporate cruise or a standalone destination for your next corporate meeting, conference or event, San Francisco has a wide variety of offerings and is sure to delight your participants. Most famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, the island of Alcatraz and cable cars, some of San Francisco’s other popular attractions include Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Pier 39, Golden Gate Park, the Cable Car Museum, Ghirardelli Square, Mission Delores and the Historic Ships Pier. Visitors will also enjoy world-class cuisine and shopping, as well as a wide variety of productions housed in historic theaters.

Each of San Francisco’s neighborhoods has distinctive characteristics, such as Lombard Street that zigzags down a steep hill in the Russian Hill neighborhood, the lively nightlife and rainbow flags in The Castro, and steep staircases leading to amazing views in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood. Affordable tours are available and can be arranged with group discounts as part of your event itinerary, and an excellent public transportation system makes getting around this diverse city a breeze.

There are three major airports and a cruise terminal servicing the San Francisco area, offering expanded options for transportation, and corporate event and travel planners can choose from historic hotels or major chains when selecting a venue and accommodations for attendees.

Santo Domingo, located on the coast of the Dominican Republic offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and rich history and culture. Christopher Columbus first came upon this region in 1492, with his brother, Bartolome Colon, founding the city of Santo Domingo de Guzman in 1498. As the first city in the New World, UNESCO naturally awarded it status as a World Heritage Site and visitors can still walk along the cobblestone streets of the original city, now called Colonial City, where the first university, church, hospital and monastery constructed in the New World can still be seen.

A popular destination for the cruise meeting industry, the Port of Santo Domingo has two cruise ship terminals: the Don Diego Terminal and the San Souci Terminal. Each of these terminals allows passengers convenient access to nearby Colonial City, as well as a number of important historical sites and landmarks, many dining options serving scrumptious local cuisine and nightspots that come alive each evening with the vibrant sounds of merengue. Santo Domingo is considered one of the most important cultural capitals of the Americas and offers a wide variety of entertainment, dining, shopping and cultural attractions, such as the museums of the Plaza de Cultura, the Columbus Lighthouse and the Parque Colon.

A well-established, modern public transportation system makes getting around this historic city a breeze, which will allow your attendees to take in all that Santo Domingo has to offer between scheduled meetings and events.

Barcelona, Spain is among the most visited cities in Europe, and with good reason. It is home to a well-preserved medieval district, sensational architectural landmarks by the world-renowned Antoni Gaudi, fabulous Catalan cuisine, a newly finished waterfront promenade, numerous museums and a wide variety of shopping opportunities that appeal to any type of traveler.

With so much to offer and an exceptional climate throughout the year, it is no wonder that this magical city is a top destination for both business and leisure travel.

Barcelona is well connected to major cities via air or rail and boasts a reliable, safe public transportation system, as well as plenty of taxis and car rental agencies. Hotels range from upscale and fashionable, to affordable and comfortable, with options to fit any company’s travel budget.

Business meeting and incentive travel planners should also keep in mind that Barcelona Cards are available, which begin at just $25 per person and provide discounted admission to museums and attractions, as well as free use of Barcelona’s public transportation system. This is a nice addition to a travel package, or simply a friendly tip to pass on to your participants.

More information on the Barcelona Card, as well as general tourist information, can be found at www.barcelonaturisme.com.