CLIENT:

An international commercial real estate services firm

OBJECTIVE:

To award achievement, to strengthen relationships within the workforce and to heighten the company's image to its personnel.

FORMAT:

A three-day mini-vacation at a luxury resort. The three-day event included:

• Welcome reception/buffet dinner in a garden setting with entertainment provided by a Grammy nominated trio
• Two days of activity options including golf, spa appointments, spring training ball games, cultural tours and varied athletic pursuits
• An off-site dinner for the top 20 sales persons and their spouses
• A final night awards dinner
• Daily gifts

LOCATION:

Phoenix, Arizona

HOTEL:

In an effort to add cache to the program and ensure a high quality of individual service, a prestigious, historic hotel was selected. The top 20 salespersons were housed in the hotel's finest sleeping rooms.

RESULTS:

Attendees were dazzled by the experience. One attendee commented that the event ran like a "well oiled machine - with heart." They left with a new perception of their company - and with the gratification that comes with being so wonderfully acknowledged for outstanding achievement.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Site and supplier selection and contract negotiations
• Event logo development
• Design, copy and production of all correspondence with attendees including invitation letters, information and welcome kits, gift enclosures and "Pocket Agendas"
• Arrangements for (in some cases, creation of) off-site activities
• Ground transportation
• Dinner event décor and entertainment
• Food and beverage recommendations and coordination
• Planning budget and final cost reconciliation