Sentebale Charity Concert

A 3000 person charity concert headlined by Coldplay.

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Kensington Palace

Key Facts

 

  • 3000 guests attended and 1000 enjoyed hospitality in The Orangery and State Apartments prior to the Concert.
  • The first time the East Front of the Palace had used as a public concert venue.
  • Artists included Joss Stone, Laura Mvula and a headline performance by Coldplay.
  • Prince Harry, the co-founder of the charity was in attendance and on stage to speak about the charity.
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Objectives

  • Showcase Kensington Palace as an intimate concert venue
  • Raise awareness for Sentebale’s mission
  • Deliver the event within conservation and Historic Royal Palaces guidelines as well as meeting the clients expectations

Delivered

  • A range of hospitality packages to suit all guests
  • A purpose arena, constructed in 36 hours with minimal impact on day to day Palace functions
  • A logistically complex event with multiple stakeholder involvement

Success

  • Wide ranging media coverage for events at Kensington Palace as well as Sentebale
  • Long-term planning and trialling enabled successful delivery of a world class event
  • Utilised every inch of the Palace grounds and cemented the reputation of Kensington Palace as a versatile and unique venue

 

"A logistically complex event with multiple stakeholder involvement"

Alex Donnelly-Palmer, Events and Operations Manager, Kensington Palace

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Set amid the tranquillity of Kensington Gardens in the heart of West London, Kensington Palace has been a royal residence for over three hundred years. Today, as well as being a popular London landmark for visitors from around the world, it is also an inspiring venue for stylish events including weddings, private dinners and fashion events.

A royal residence for over three hundred years, available to host prestigious events and celebrations


QlikTech Employee Summit

Much more than a company conference; a mind blowing all inclusive experience for attendees.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana 

Key Facts

 

  • Incentive Program for 1,700 of the top employees from the USA, Canada and Europe.
  • A series of exclusive events held over 10 days.
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Objectives

  • Provide service worthy of a rock star for all attendees
  • Treat guests to the best culinary experiences in the Caribbean
  • Offer unbelievable all inclusive amenities and services

Delivered

  • Exclusive branding in the main lobby and convention centre
  • Plentiful entertainment and different dining locations every night
  • Event executed using the highest spec technology and the most elaborate production available

Success

  • 65,000 square feet of meeting space utilised by the group
  • Five star accommodation for 1,700 guests
  • A highly successful program that was an enjoyable and productive experience for all who attended

 

"Provided service worthy of a rock star for all attendees"

Sally Lopez, Regional Director of Sales - Europe,
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana

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A unique blend of Caribbean luxury and extravagant entertainment, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana is a comprehensive event destination situated on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic. The venue’s all-inclusive experience offers guests the choice of 9 restaurants, 15 outdoor swimming pools, a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, endless entertainment, and a casino - all in one location. Ideal for large groups and events, the hotel has an exhilarating nightlife, tantalising culinary options, 1,775 sumptuous suites and state-of-the-art meeting facilities for up to 3,960 guests. This is the upscale residence, the authority on live entertainment and the prestigious venue in the Dominican Republic.

 

A thrilling event destination on one of Dominican Republic's most beautiful beaches


King’s Dinner

Yearly upscale King's dinner in association with high-calibre floral designers.

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Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

Key Facts

 

  • Since 2 years the most exclusive floral client event in The Netherlands.
  • Gala evening presenting Michelin star signature dishes combined with world-famous floral decorations by The Floral Designers.
  • Unique setting to wow the top event planners (MICE).
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Objectives

  • Spectacular hand-made floral decorations to decorate the room with typical Dutch flowers
  • In honour of our King’s birthday with a cultural link
  • 70 key VIP agents invited

Delivered

  • A once-in-a-lifetime and memorable floral experience
  • Platform for young upcoming musical talents
  • Promoting the corporate identity by combining French finesse and elegance with a Dutch touch

Success

  • Elegant surroundings and experience creates opportunity for networking
  • Various requests received to replicate this setting for commercial events
  • Same concept also designed to be suitable during Christmas
  • Successful second edition following the Queen’s dinner 2015

 

"A once-in-a-lifetime and memorable floral experience"

Kees Hogetoorn, Director of Sales & Marketing,
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

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Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

 Located between two gentle canals in the heart of the city, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam boasts a rich history. Furnished with French elegance and grandeur, the hotel blends sleek design with five star facilities. There are 17 extraordinary meeting and banqueting halls as well as 52 luxury suites with Butler Service. This is the perfect spot for an executive conference or a discerning business meeting.

The go to meetings and conference venue in the heart of historic Amsterdam


Wirtgen Group Marketing Meeting

A successful meeting and a series of unique event experiences.

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Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa

Key Facts

 

  • 300+ guests from various countries of the world.
  • A meeting focused on driving forward the business of a global company.
  • A world class setting and unique event series.
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Objectives

  • Providing truly innovative and ideal convention centre
  • Demonstrate excellent service to set an higher international standard
  • Offering fabulous event spaces to turn business meeting into fun
  • Associate Cornelia Hotels with an important international event

Delivered

  • A luxurious, contemporary setting surrounded by nature
  • Unique event spaces including a water front marquee at the Golf Club
  • On-site accommodation for 300+ guests and support staff

Success

  • International cooperation with a global company
  • Warm hospitality, excellent service and an unforgettable experience for guests

 

"Unique event spaces including a water front marquee at the Golf Club"

Zafer Alkaya, General Manager,
Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa

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 Featuring commanding views of the warm crystal waters of the Mediterranean, Cornelia Diamond is an astonishing venue, a world-class golf resort and a comprehensive spa. This remarkable beachfront venue in the heart of Belek’s pine forests has a unique proposition for corporate incentive events. From a series of 9 high calibre tennis courts, to 3 professional football pitches, and a 36 hole championship golf course designed by the legendary Sir Nick Faldo, Cornelia is the right venue for occasions that require more than an event space. Grand weddings, gala dinners and milestone conferences are held in the outstanding ballroom which can host up to 1,450 people, in banquet style. The vast array of event spaces include twelve meeting halls with various capacities totalling 2,000 people and an additional five multipurpose meeting halls. With a warm climate, breathtaking sea views, excellent facilities and comprehensive event spaces - Cornelia has a complete proposition for world-class events.

An astonishing Mediterranean seaside venue, a world-class golf resort and a comprehensive spa


Goodwood Revival

Historic Sporting Event at the Heart of the English Summer Season.

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Goodwood

Key Facts

 

  • The only major sporting event to take place completely in a period theme.
  • Themed hospitality transports guests back to 1940s.
  • Utilising event spaces including the Aerodrome, Motor Circuit, House, Hotel, Racecourse, the Kennels and Hounds Lodge.
  • Historic Sporting Event at the Heart of the English Summer Season.
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Objectives

  • An annual event by Earl of March continuing what the Duke of Richmond started
  • Establish the most important motor race meeting with unrivalled hospitality
  • Provide period atmosphere, great entertainment and unforgettable experiences

Delivered

  • Delivered 4 outstanding hospitality packages: The Goodwood Mess, Salvadori Pavilions, The War Rooms and the Super Shell Building
  • Goodwood has become England’s Greatest Sporting Estate 
  • Delivered a World famous sporting event

Success

  • An incredibly unique event – ideal for entertaining guests with a choice of trackside hospitality options
  • A jubilant atmosphere as guests savour this feast for the senses
  • “The attention to detail is crazy and wonderful. Great theatre” – Rowan Atkinson

 

"Goodwood has become England’s Greatest Sporting Estate"

Mark Penn, Hospitality & Events Sales Manager,
Goodwood

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Goodwood enjoys a global reputation as one of the finest country estates in the world. At the heart of the estate sits Goodwood House; a legendary venue with an impeccable reputation for hosting world-class events. The house is part of the only English estate to offer an onsite hotel, fine dining restaurants, championship golf courses, a fleet of aeroplanes, horse racing and celebrated motor sport events. The combination of venues and hospitality choices at Goodwood will both surprise and delight. Perfectly placed within easy reach of London, Goodwood is the right setting for corporate meetings and away days, as well as luxurious weddings and gala dinners of the highest calibre.
 

Globally recognised as one of the finest English country estates for private and corporate hospitality


The European Senior Tour

The first senior tour event held in Northern Portugal.

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Vidago Palace Hotel

Key Facts

 

  • The first senior tour event to be held in Northern Portugal.
  • Attended by 72 world ranking golfers.
  • National and international media coverage generated.
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Objectives

  • Highlight Porto and Northern Portugal as an ideal golf destination
  • Showcase Vidago Palace Hotel as a unique international resort
  • Demonstrate the ease by which a major international event can be hosted at the venue
  • Successfully host thousands of spectators and worldwide broadcasters

Delivered

  • A challenging golf event that fully utilised the characteristics of the course
  • Exclusive Palace accommodation for players
  • A tailor made, elegant and professional event

Success

  • International media presence and coverage
  • Memorable experiences for tournament participants
  • Luxurious hospitality, modern facilities and a successful championship for all

 

"Memorable experiences for tournament participants"

Alexandre Barroso, Golf Director,
Vidago Palace Hotel

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Surrounded by natural beauty, Vidago Palace is the most prestigious hotel in Portugal, the perfect venue for destination weddings and an outstanding venue for high calibre corporate events. Long-revered as a spa retreat among Europe's elite - who came to benefit from the famed mineral waters of Vidago - the palace is a legend reborn.

 

Surrounded by natural beauty and fit for a king, Vidago Palace is the perfect event destination in Portugal


24 hour Team Building

Annual board meeting and team building activities.

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Thornbury Castle, Hotel & Restaurant

Key Facts

 

  • 8 board members from a top UK pharmaceutical company.
  • Annual board meeting and team building activities.
  • A unique private dining experience.
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Objectives

  • Provide the perfect setting for a quintessential English event
  • Demonstrate excellent service and delivery to an international standard
  • Create the “wow” factor for all attendees

Delivered

  • Characterful accommodation for all delegates
  • The use of several distinctive event spaces indoor & outdoor
  • Tudor styled team building events delivered enthusiastically

Success

  • Creative and thought provoking environment, resulting in a successful meeting
  • Atmospheric & historical surroundings for an unforgettable guest experience 
  • Escapism in its most productive form

 

"Provide the perfect setting for a quintessential English event"

Katerina Pippi, Sales Manager,
Thornbury Castle, Hotel & Restaurant

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Step back in time at an extraordinary Tudor castle on the edge of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. Awe inspiring and steeped in medieval history, Thornbury Castle boasts 26 bedrooms, a walled garden, a Tudor hall with original features, numerous meeting rooms and its own fine dining restaurant. Within easy reach of key transport links and major cities including Bristol and London, the castle offers a variety of fascinating spaces for hosting events. There are a number of flexible meeting spaces, ideal for corporate conferences, seminars or briefings while the striking Tudor Hall is a dramatic setting for Gala Dinners, celebrations and weddings.

  

Luxurious Tudor Castle for corporate events and fairytale weddings on the edge of the Cotswolds


A Private Music Festival

Entertainment, live music, accommodation and food outlets for 800 people.

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Farncombe Estate

Key Facts

 

  • 800 people from one company.
  • Entertainment, live music, accommodationy, food outlets.
  • A bespoke and unique Music Festival experience.
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Objectives

  • Deliver a full-scale music festival for a specific client
  • A brief from the client to ensure a ‘fun’ and non-hotel’ experience
  • An international standard musical event using all of Farncombe Estate

Delivered

  • 20 catering outlets, different activities
  • 8 live music acts over two days
  • Accommodation for 800+ guests their families and support staff

Success

  • An unforgettable experience for guests
  • A first for the Estate
  • A successful formula for future corporate festivals

 

"Ensure a ‘fun’ and 'non-hotel’ experience"

Chris Ward, Commercial Director,
Farncombe Estate

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The charming 400-acre Farncombe Estate is situated in the rolling hills of England's famed Cotswolds region, set above the picturesque town of Broadway. Incorporating the luxurious boutique hotel Dormy House, as well as private country house Foxhill Manor, the estate is the perfect playground for a vast range of unique events. There is plenty of choice when it comes to spaces for conferences and private parties. Your guests will enjoy sumptuous English luxury, surrounded by natural beauty. So whether you are an international corporate brand, a local business or a bridal party, you will value the tremendous tranquility and privacy of Farncombe Estate. 

 

The idyllic private estate in the heart of the Cotswolds, perfect for hosting memorable events


BOEING Airlines Launch

Launch of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner and B737 twin-jet airliner.

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Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa

Key Facts

 

  • Launch of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner and B737 twin-jet airliner.
  • More then 70 guests from the US and from the world’s top aviation corporations.
  • Unique Gala Dinner with entertainment and special activities.
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Objectives

  • Provide the perfect location for an important international event
  • Deliver excellent service, product value and versatility
  • Offer an event with the “wow” factor in the stunning environment of the Sicilian Baroque Area – UNESCO World Heritage

Delivered

  • Two-day golf tournament at the ‘Darren Clarke Centre of Excellence’ 
  • Exclusive  and sophisticated dining experiences in the Carrubo Terrace restaurant
  • Private Jet arrivals at Comiso International Airport, 15 minutes from the Resort
  • Historic and luxurious settings with spacious accommodations and a variety of event spaces

Success

  • Generated international media coverage
  • Excellent feedback, an unforgettable experience for guests & potential future bookings
  • Maximum privacy with top level service

 

"Maximum privacy with top level service"

Mr Bruno Petruzzo, President,
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa

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The luxury five-star Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa promises an unforgettable experience in one of the most enchanting parts of Sicily. For both private and corporate events, the resort’s state-of-the-art design, sophisticated décor and prestigious style make the perfect venue for an array of events that are authentic, innovative and luxurious.

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A luxury resort venue with delightful charm in the heart of unforgettable Sicily


Staff Incentive Event

A 4 day stay, including Private Dinners & Sunset Cocktail Receptions.

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Aphrodite Hills Resort

Key Facts

 

  • 40 delegates – Senior Directors and VPs.
  • A 4 day stay, including Private Dinners & Sunset Cocktail Receptions.
  • Activities included Archery, Tennis, Horse riding & Golf.
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Objectives

  • Reward key members of the sales team
  • Encourage and incentivise achievement
  • Bring staff and members of the wider team together

Delivered

  • Elegant Cocktail Receptions & 3 course dinners
  • Final night party with fireworks & entertainment
  • 4 fantastic days of rewarding entertainment and fun

Success

  • Excellent feedback from participants
  • Participants left feeling motivated, valued and rewarded
  • Company Directors extremely pleased with the results

 

"4 fantastic days of rewarding entertainment and fun"

Andreas Vasiliou, Business Development Director UK & Ireland,
Aphrodite Hills Resort

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Spread across 234 hectares of land overlooking the crystal waters of the Mediterranean, Aphrodite Hills Resort offers a striking background both for destination weddings and large corporate conferences. With 8 large function rooms, accommodating 10 – 900 people, the hotel is equipped to cater for large numbers of guests with ease, seamlessly delivering memorable events. Offering luxurious facilities including an award-winning spa, championship golf course, tennis academy, two private beaches and 15 different restaurants and bars, there is much to enjoy.

 

A luxury resort destination in the Mediterranean for weddings, celebrations and conferences