Incentive travel is back. People want to travel; they want to connect; they want to live unique experiences. And what better way to motivate your team than to organise an incentive trip? Here are the latest trends in incentive travel
Joe O'Connell
The future of conferences
The future of conferences: first we had virtual, then it was hybrid, and now we are all talking about the Metaverse. Is this the future of conferences? Let’s dive deeper and see what the future holds for us…
Top 5 tips for choosing the right venue for your next event
Whether you are planning a conference, a corporate event, a gala dinner, or an incentive trip, finding a suitable venue is fundamental. And not just any venue. To make your event a success you need to…
Top 5 tips to deliver sustainable incentive travel programmes
Sustainability is about doing business without negatively impacting the environment, the community, or society as a whole. In the last couple of years, organisations have become aware of the importance of sustainability and of including green and sustainable practices into their business policies…
Top 3 tips for planning a safe conference in a post-pandemic world
After years of uncertainty, restrictions, and virtual events, the world is finally ready to recover. Destinations and venues worldwide are gradually reopening to incentives, meetings, and conferences, and event professionals have finally gone back to planning and organising. But things may not be as simple as they may sound…
Venue finding trends for 2022
Choosing the right venue is one of the most crucial elements when organising an event. It is also a significant selling point for attendees. A cool and quirky venue is undoubtedly more appealing than a usual featureless location, right? So, let’s see what new venue finding trends 2022 has in store for us!
Incentive travel: now more than ever
After these challenging years, employee engagement, and reward and recognition are now fundamental. There is no better reward than an incentive trip. Read our blog to discover why companies need to invest in incentive travel now more than ever.
Industry Black Books: A catch up with Juliet Bates
For the next issue of our Industry Black Books series, we chat to Juliet Bates from BMW Group to look inside her Black Book at her roots from investment banking to rooftop DJ sets at luxury London hotels. How she’s partial to the views over Lake Como, the food at Nobu and what her dream event would be…
Industry Black Books: A catch up with Alexis O’Connell
For the next instalment of our Industry Black Books series, we chat to Alexis O’Connell from Norton Rose Fulbright to peek inside her Black Book at champagne receptions with Henry VIII, how Glastonbury would be her dream event and how she ended up emigrating to the UK, twice.
Top 5 reasons to use a venue sourcing agency
Whether you are looking for a private room with incredible views, a conference venue steeped in history, or a hotel you can take over exclusively for your event, the Black Book Venue Sourcing team has the answers.