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We believe that the demand for these branded experiences is the result of the ongoing and continually growing presence of social media. The more a client can get their logo, colors or other brand images displayed throughout an event, the more likely it will be captured and shared on the various social media outlets, gaining additional exposure to their targeted audiences and beyond. The company is ISO Koncept Events Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Each element must have a greater purpose that ties back to the conference messaging and overall management objectives.
In New Mexico, the team transformed a movie set into the Wild West with shoot-out reenactments, chuck wagon foodservice, and Western bands. We are also being proactive in providing clients with ways to save, such as re-purposing items from the welcome into a hospitality or after-party. Kuoni Destination Management Zurich, Switzerland www. MetroConnections Minneapolis www. The company also owns a 35,square-foot facility including offices, a prop and set warehouse, fabrication shop, plus a content and video editing office.
Operations comprise 26 wholly owned DMCs and a wide range of strategic partners. The Ovation Spain team continued in its role as key partner to a number of large corporate clients during the Mobile World Congress In addition, Ovation Spain managed three high-end incentives with more than delegates each. Pacific World Singapore, Barcelona, Spain www. Also important: Fly-by-night would-be competitors.
California, Arizona, Texas, Chicago and Florida. Its specialty: Not only do we personally handle all logistics and organization, but we also seamlessly blend that with carefully thought-out event concepts that engage attendees. It's all built on the foundation of being an extension of the client's team at every stage of the program procress. The "Mucho Miami" six-day incentive trip transformed a hotel into South Beach for guests, including a Gloria Estefan lookalike. The team strives to find destination-specific options and activities to keep everyone engaged.
TRENDS TO WATCH Business is strong, management says, as "Tax reform seems to be playing a role as companies have more money to spend and realize they need to invest it in educating, rewarding and retaining their staff, translating to more meetings and events. DMC groups represent companies with equity positions in their operations and are included based on revenue estimates provided by the companies. Should you be on this list? Members must be small businesses, with brick-and-mortar offices in a single destination.
Euromic Brussels, Chicago www. Members receive sales and marketing support, trade show representation, market intelligence, and client communication services. Factor in 4 hours of travel time to Antigua from New York and 3 hours from Miami. Puerto Rico Just a short flight away from the mainland, the U.
Formerly a private home, Numero's 16 rooms and apartments featuring bamboo furnishings and chic bathroom fixtures can be snug — so opt for larger ocean-facing units. A small pool and excellent Caribbean restaurant complete the facilities. Nonstop flights are abundant to San Juan, particularly with American Airlines, which uses the large airport here as a hub for all the other Caribbean destinations it services on its subsidiary, American Eagle.
While the main U. Additional airports such as Ponce and Aguadilla are also serviced nonstop in select markets. Factor in 7. Kitts Bustling St. Kitts is a leading package and cruise-ship destination, complete with casino-resorts, all-inclusive plans, and self-service chalets. Easy to reach directly from a handful of U. It's also more economical than neighboring Nevis a short, minute ferry ride away , though the romantic nearby isle makes for a worthwhile side trip.
Great Value Hotel — St. Kitts Marriott Resort: Located on the golden sands of the popular North Frigate Bay beach area, this posh property boasts upscale guestrooms and suites, a full-service spa, Vegas-style casino, and an hole championship golf course with amazing ocean views. Allow 3. Maarten One island with two halves, St.
Maarten owned by the Dutch and St. Martin French is a budget Caribbean hot spot with a cosmopolitan flair. With more resorts, shops, and activities, the Dutch side is where the best-priced all-inclusive trips are to be found; it also hosts some of the Caribbean's best duty-free shopping — plus one of its main airports.
With regular nonstop flights from the U. The airport on St. Flight time from Charlotte or New York is about 4 hours. Room rates are slightly higher on more tourist-oriented Tobago, though the blissfully undeveloped beaches make the added expense worthwhile. This value-packed Tobago inn offers guests access to private beaches, attractive bungalow accommodations, and the opportunity to practically partake in pillow talk with parrots, thanks to the abundant wildlife on the premises.
Bird-watching, diving, and kayaking are just some of the activities on hand at these adventurous accommodations. Flight time from New York is about 5 hours.
Virgin Islands, St. Thomas is known for duty-free shopping in downtown Charlotte Amalie, amenity-filled resorts, and a variety of water sports. Beachfront lodgings on this budget Caribbean isle range from massive all-inclusives to quaint guesthouses and vacation villas. Tropical-themed rooms, all with waterfront balconies, are just steps from the beach. Complimentary use of water sports toys like sailboats, kayaks, Windsurfers, and snorkel equipment provide plenty to do.
Thomas is the most accessible gateway in the U.
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