At last count I think there were plans for nearly 15 new hotels in Glasgow – a staggering figure for a city of its size, no doubt fuelled by the upcoming 2014 Commonwealth Games.
If you’re planning an incentive trip or visit to Glasgow, then here’s the low-down on some that are planning to open this year.
This week my team and I took a very interesting and thought-provoking sales course (don’t panic, you won’t be getting ANY cold calling, hard core sales calls from us!), and I thought I’d quickly share a few of the key points that I took from the exercise… Read the rest of this entry »
Winton House was the picturesque setting for one of Claire’s recent client incentive groups.
Luckily enough it was a beautiful spring day which meant the group was able to enjoy a relaxed BBQ & picnic in the grounds of the House, followed by a classic car rally to finish off a lovely afternoon.
There’s a short case study on the Winton House blog and some great images on Flickr.
Let us know what you think!
Everyone knows someone who’s been stuck somewhere because of the volcanic ash clouds, and lets be honest, if you’re in the middle of a corporate event or incentive trip, this really could be your worst nightmare.
There’s been a lot of chat in our office this week on what are the important things to do when in the midst of a ‘incentive’ crisis, especially as we’re all dealing with the effects that no air travel has had on business and on our personal lives.
So, we thought we’d share a few of the things we’ve found important in dealing with a travel crisis during, or in the planning stages of a corporate incentive or event. Some of these might seem a bit obvious, but when your in the middle of a stressful situation with clients and suppliers demanding answers on what’s being done, it can be good to take a moment, draw breath, and start from the beginning… Read the rest of this entry »
Before I delve into my tried and tested opinion of one of the key factors that really makes a successful incentive, I’d like to offer you my warmest wishes to our new blog site – Clever Corporate Incentive Travel. Here, myself and the teams at Hello Scotland and Heart Incentives will bring you our best ideas, advice and thoughts on the corporate incentive travel world, to help you plan and manage a better trip. Thanks for visiting!
Now back to the advice! Read the rest of this entry »
