From walking meetings, favoured by influential leaders from Barack Obama to Mark Zuckerberg, to group runs and yoga sessions, many Great Hotels of the World (GHOTW) member properties have created innovative new programmes to enable MICE groups to step away from the boardroom table and get creative juices flowing. Here are just three of the creative options available…
Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort
This stunning resort located in the verdant pine tree-filled Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, about a half hour drive from Lisbon’s international airport, has a Mindful Working programme that allows guests to gain inspiration from the forest with Walking Meetings. The programme helps spark memorable brainstorming sessions for participants, allowing the brain to work, and the body to relax, at the same time.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
The Wellbeing Meeting Package was created to build on guests’ increased interest in health and wellness. The result is an exciting new programme developed to recharge and reinvigorate attendees in between meetings with soothing body-and-mind activities that have been compiled by the professional trainers at the hotel’s Nagomi Health Center. Some of the mind-clearing options include group yoga sessions (main image), guided runs through Amsterdam, and revitalising workouts utilising resistance bands. Healthy, nutritious meals and refreshments can also be incorporated into individualised Wellbeing Meeting packages.
Hotel Barcelona Princess
Princess Runs take advantage of the hotel’s perfect location just a five-minute walk from both the best beaches of Barcelona and the miles-long promenade perfect for jogging. General manager Santiago Hernández and internationally recognised runner Jaume Leiva lead the runs and offer pro tips and personally guided routes. Barcelona Princess has also created several alternative meeting options, including informal meetings combined with yoga on the beach and a sunrise swim and group meditation on the 23rd floor pool terrace, complete with spectacular views of the rising sun on the Mediterranean. Sustainable menus are also available upon request.
Click on the links within this article to contact or view the micebook profiles on any of the venues, hotels or suppliers mentioned. Alternatively, search all our Destinations for ideas on where to take your next event and create your own inspiration board…