Corporate Travel Destinations

Fall is upon us and with the holidays within sight, everyone knows the weather is going to turn a little ugly. A mid winter convention may make you long for a warmer climate, but this year a trip to Tahiti just isn’t in the cards. Tucson is just the right place to hold a corporate meeting.

The Westwood Look Resort is a secluded area in the Catalina foothills, close enough to Tucson to be accessible to the nightlife of the city, but far enough away to give your next corporate meeting privacy. The resort has the air of a retreat and the peaceful atmosphere will inspire and stimulate your team.

Arizona is known for great golf courses and Omni Tucson National Resort can proudly say that the big of golfers (Nicklaus, Trevino, and Palmer) walked the fairways of the Sonoran golf course. The golf course has been rated in the top seventy-five courses in North America; there just isn’t a better choice to combine business with pleasure.

The resort is also known world wide for their spa facility. Gourmet food and deep tissue massage build team spirit, replenishes the soul, and sharpens the mind. The boutique resort offers eight meeting rooms, a theater capable of seating 290 people, and outdoor venues for special events.

“Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?” It was the 60’s and no one was really sure if the Fifth Dimension was singing about hot air balloons. Hot air ballooning is popular in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Pilots in each country must have either a license or certificate.

A balloon trip builds team spirit and bonds team members in a unique way. The largest balloon carry 20 people, smaller baskets hold 3-4 passengers. Ballooning affords members a unique opportunity to pull together, especially if they are given the task of filling the balloon before take off.

Some variety of retrieval vehicle follows the balloons path and carries passengers and freshly packed balloon back to their point of origin. The chase crew constantly communicates with the pilot, keeping him informed of other aircraft in the area. Repacking the balloon can also be a team challenge – just how do you get thousands of feet of fabric into a three-foot bag?

There is no turbulence in a balloon, no sense of vertigo. The ride is peaceful and relaxing. Passengers are advised to dress warmly and in layers, as if they were going on a hike. Bring a camera and take some amazing images.

Hot air ballooning is a great way to build team camaraderie and is the experience of a lifetime. After all, the world’s a better place in a beautiful balloon.