This week I’m attending IMEX, one of the world’s biggest MICE events, where the industry descends on Frankfurt for 3 days of solid business gold. Its magnetism draws people from around the globe and its vibrancy gives you a real sense of perspective about what you’re part of – the huge MICE world.
Here’s why I think face-to-face meetings at IMEX – or any environment really – are without doubt the best way for you to get great value from your DMC and MICE suppliers.
By sheer luck and coincidence, a group of Dutch clients had chosen to travel to Scotland by ferry, right in the midst of airspace closure and travel chaos. Here’s the story of their trip to Scotland…
The group started their journey from Amsterdam in the evening, boarding the ferry in time to enjoy dinner, relax with a few glasses of wine and get a good night sleep in their comfortable cabins. (Meanwhile, the airspace over the UK was silent)
They arrived in Newcastle first thing the following morning, amidst a flurry of Scottish activity that included a full pipe band, kilted men to direct them to the coach and personalised signage along the way. The ferry port didn’t know what had hit it- and the guest were thrilled with such an unexpected and amazing welcome!
It’s bubbling and smoking…and we have no idea how long it will continue to grumble for, so we’ve done a little research to find out how else you could plan to travel to Scotland this summer. And we were pretty surprised by some of the hidden gems that we found on the North Sea!
This weekend I’m off to join a client group for a ceremonious ‘kilt fitting’ as part of their experience of Scotland and which we prefer to call “A Gentlemen’s Only Club”…
When I’ve had a stressful, busy week I take myself (and my dogs!) away from the hassle and bustle of Glasgow, the office and family. We jump in the car and head to one of my favourite places in Scotland – the West Coast – in particular the wilderness of the countryside around Arisaig.
I’ve always been someone who’s views the countryside as a powerful place for relaxation, inspiration, and even somewhere you can draw strong spiritual strength from. Maybe that’s why I’m so passionate about rural Scotland and believe that it’s powerful, motivational place to visit.
I took this photo a few weeks ago on one of my long walks with the dogs along the Rhu Peninsula. This magnificent stag appeared from no where and it was a subtle reminder of the surprise memories Scotland can offer when you’re least expecting them.
Here’s a few other of my inspirational places in Scotland:
Have you been to Scotland? What’s the most memorable and inspiring place you visited?
I’d love to know!
Bill
