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Retreat to the Great Smokey Mountains

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The cultural and historical backdrop of western North Carolina is a subtle and unexpected surprise to visitors who are given the opportunity to learn about the expansive culture of the Cherokee Nation and the history that unfolded amid the gorgeous scenery beneath the Great Smokey Mountains. of meeting and convention space.

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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Catamarans and Island Retreats: 5 Holiday Party Ideas for Your Group

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Event profs can take their island retreats to a new level at Fiji’s Nanuku Resort (in featured image as well), equipped with 15 suites and 22 villas and residences, has its own private island that can be rented out for events. The post Catamarans and Island Retreats: 5 Holiday Party Ideas for Your Group appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Reconnect and Rejuvenate with Rustic Corporate Retreats

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Corporate retreats offer a valuable opportunity for teams to step away from the daily grind, strengthen bonds, and foster creativity. Let’s delve into the benefits of choosing a rustic retreat for your next corporate event and discover how nature can ignite inspiration and enhance team dynamics.

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Spring Break! Far Out Incentive Destinations

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Take a further trip for more reward in Spring, 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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New and Renovated: Incentive in Every Destination

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Luxury hotels debut exciting new spaces The golden ticket question to beginning to plan an incentive retreat: where to go? Whether visiting during winter or summer, guests have access to a wide range of activities—it only depends on whether you seek a cozy, snowy retreat, glowing autumn colors or the vibrant greenery of summertime.

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Corporate Retreats: The Offsite is Back On

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The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.

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