Summer Retreat at Pine Cliffs

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A four-day, three-night incentive event welcoming over 800 guests from around the world.

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Pine Cliffs

Corporate Incentive & Summer Party

 

A FTSE 500 company treated its staff to a four-day and three-night incentive trip to the Algarve. Over 800+ guests attended from around the world, experiencing the best of Portugal. Guests enjoyed themed lunches and dinners overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a beach party with live music, fireworks, and night swimming. Guests said it was one of the best event experiences they had ever had and will cherish for years to come.

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Objective

  • Reward the team for achieving their goals and provide them with the best experience of their lives.

Delivered

  • Themed lunches and dinners hosted in unique outdoor areas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean; Farewell night at the beach with live music and fireworks.

Success

  • Amazing feedback from all guests and a memorable experience that will be cherished for years to come.

"An honour to work with this FTSE 500 company to deliver an event of this scale." 

Patricia Baracho, Regional Sales Manager, UIP

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ISPS Handa World Invitational Golf Event at Galgorm

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A dual-gender professional golf tournament where men and women competed for equal prize money.

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Galgorm

ISPS Handa World Invitational 2023

 

The only event of its kind in the northern hemisphere with men and women playing the same golf course, at the same time and for the same £3m prize money. Over 200 professional golfers played from 42 countries, attracting 30,000 spectators over several days. The event was broadcast to 172 countries, generated $5.4m in sponsorship value and had over 4.1m views on TikTok alone. The eagle-eyed among you may recognise one of the ISPS Handa ambassadors...

18th Green, ISPS Invitational Galgorm, Prestigious Venues

Objective

  • To showcase the power of sport and its ability to break down barriers and provide opportunity for all.

Delivered

  • 200 professional golfers and 30,000 spectators representing 42 countries from across the world enjoyed the Resort facilities. A wide range of hospitality packages were also enjoyed by the public and corporate partners.

Success

  • 2,500 hours of broadcast coverage in 172 broadcast countries, 533m potential worldwide home reach, $5.4m net sponsorship value, 5.0m impressions on Facebook, 4.4m impressions on Instagram, 4.4m Impressions on X, 4.1m on TikTok, 1.9m on YouTube and £522k generated in revenue.

"The event served as a promotional tool for golf tourism in Northern Ireland and was broadcast on a global stage." 

Leigh Heggarty, Business Development Manager, Galgorm Collection

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VIP Client Showcase at Camiral Golf & Wellness

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Incredible, entertaining, successful: these could be three of the many adjectives we could use to describe this great event we helped to arrange for a gaming company last May.

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Camiral Golf & Wellness

VIP Client Showcase

 

5-day buy out of Camiral resort in Spain for an international gaming company. Featuring an overwater stage with a giant LED screen, a DJ set from Basement Jaxx, pop up outdoor cinemas, a themed festival and a poolside gala dinner for 300 guests. The event was a great success, bringing together senior management and top clients from around the world to enjoy time together under the Spanish sun. The client reported record product sales post-event.

VIP Event Sunset, Hotel Camiral, Prestigious Venues

Objective

  • Bring together senior management and top clients from around the world to enjoy time together

Delivered

  • An overwater stage with giant LED screen, DJ set from Basement Jaxx, pop up cinemas and a poolside gala for 300 guests.

Success

  • Record client engagement and product sales post-event

"Thank you for presenting Camiral to such a fantastic group, with amazing production and a passionate team." 

Events Team, Camiral

VIP Event Stage, Hotel Camiral, Prestigious Venues
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2019 Tatler Annual Ball

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A luxury upscale ball for local celebrities and luminaries.

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St. Regis Shanghai Jingan

Event Summary

 

Over 250 distinguished luminaries attended the event, including famous movie directors, international celebrities, artists, social influencers and business elites. 

The whole event started with a pre-dinner cocktail in the gorgeous Astor Ballroom foyer, followed by an impeccable 5-course set dinner in the 1,400 sqm ballroom. Throughout the event, there were entertainment performances and an awards ceremony that used the built-in 95 sqm LED screen in the ballroom as their backdrop. All the guests were immersed in unparalleled audiovisual sensations during the event that were matched with delicate culinary treats served by the hotel banqueting team.

 After the event, guests enjoyed an after-party at the award-winning St. Regis Bar on the ground floor. The bar was sponsored by champagne house Dom Pérignon and the St Regis band played into the night. Every attending guest relished the whole night and had a superb time.

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Objective

  • Built and enhanced St. Regis brand name amongst top society socialites.

Delivered

  • St. Regis renowned exceptional service and extraordinary food and beverage offerings

Success

  • Extensive media coverage of the event, great social media buzz and cultivated the St Regis name and address to luminaries.

"All the guests were immersed in unparalleled audiovisual sensations during the event that were matched with delicate culinary treats served by the hotel banqueting team."

Sicilia Li, Marketing Communications Manager, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan

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Astound Retail Open 2019 and EuroPro Tour 2019

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Over 160 people enjoyed the Estate from Monday, growing to over 300 people from Wednesday - Friday.

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Brocket Hall

Event Summary

 

These two events were held at the same time. The PGA EuroPro Tour hosted 156 golfers and was running from 20th-24th of May at Brocket Hall’s Palmerston course.

The Retail Open hosted 160 golfers on the 23rd of May on the Melbourne Course. This event been bringing between 140-200 of the world’s leading retail owners and fashion designers for over 12 years.

For both events, the main Clubhouse was utilised during the day and the historic Hall hosted guests in the evenings.

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Objective

  • Host a number of high-profile golf events on the estate and generate some good publicity for the Brocket Hall Estate.

Delivered

  • We renovated a separate building on the Estate to use as the Euro Pro Tour hub. The space included new changing facilities and a kitchen area. The Retail Open had 18 sponsored holes and 2 double-decker buses that featured engaging pop-ups by sponsors.

Success

  • The EuroPro Tour was covered by Sky Sports Golf and went out on June 4th at 8 pm. After a full year of planning. The week was a big success with great feedback from all involved.

"The key was keeping both events separate. A serious competition on one course and a fun, charitable event on the other." 

Paula Hawkins, Golf Events & Sales Manager, Brocket Hall

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Royal Bled International Pro-Am

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A four-day golf event held in Bled, Slovenia

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Royal Bled

Event Summary

 

The Royal Bled International Pro-Am is a four-day event hosted in the amazing town of Bled in Slovenia. Royal Bled is the oldest and the largest Slovenian golf course. Its origins date back to 1937 and it is regarded as one of the most scenic courses in Europe.

Professional and Amateur players had the opportunity to experience Royal Bled's 5-star hospitality and the week included a visit to Lake Bled as well as its iconic Castle.

Costantino Rocca, a former Ryder Cup player and European Tour winner, was amongst the Professional players who participated in the event.

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Objective

  •  Showcase the wonderful town of Bled and the 5-star facilities available at Royal Bled Golf Course.

Delivered

  • 4 days of 5-star hospitality and world-class golf

Success

  • Global coverage of Bled, Slovenia and the Royal Bled golf course. As well as a number of satisfied guests.

"This is one of the best facilities they've played in the last few years and its improving. They all promised that they would come back and I think that next years Pro-Am, which will be in June, will be an even bigger success than this one."

Daniel Kraljic, Golf Professional, Royal Bled

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Regent Porto Montenegro Fundraising Ball

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The second Regent Charity Ball was held to raise funds for the Day Care Center for Children with Disabilities in Tivat

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Regent Porto Montenegro

Event Summary

 

The second Regent Charity Ball was held on December 13th 2019. All funds collected during the evening (€20,520) were donated to the Day Care Center for Children with Disabilities in Tivat.

The ball was supported by a number of sponsors including the official Rolex importer and Television of Montenegro.

The event of the year brought together representatives of the economy, government organizations, diplomatic missions, and the media. Entertainment featured the renowned guitar duo Nikcevic & Bulatovic together with some of the best classical and Latin dancers in the world.

Attendees named it “the event of the year in Montenegro.” The ball's success was down to the smooth event organisation, the dynamic quality of the evening and a large amount of money raised for the children's charity.

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Objective

  • Raising funds for the Daycare Centre for children with disabilities in Tivat

Delivered

  • The event brought together representatives of the economy, government organizations, diplomatic missions, and the media. It featured some of the best classical and Latin dancers in the world

Success

  • €20,520 was raised in one evening and the event generated substantial regional media coverage

"Attendees named it “the event of the year in Montenegro” and it was the largest amount the company has ever raised in just one evening."

Elena Ljiljanic, Senior PR & Marketing Manager, Regent Porto Montenegro

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Halpern Fashion Show

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A premier show in the London Fashion Week 2019 programme

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One Great George Street

Event Summary

 

Halpern Studio Fashion Show 2019 - (2020 ready to wear)

 collection took place at One Great George Street in Westminster. The event was a premier show in the London Fashion Week 2019 programme.



The show was held in the venue's Great Hall which has two grand chandeliers hoisted from the ceiling, these were lowered to the floor to create a spectacular visual effect and heighten the show's ambience.

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Objective

  • Showcasing the Halpern 2020 ready to wear collection

Delivered

  • Advanced logistical coordination for the movement of 400 people, models and brand staff as well as high-level security for VIPs

Success

  • Well received fashion show, PR in Vogue

"To walk into the Michael Halpern show was to be staggered by the sight of two vast turn-of-the-century chandeliers which had been lowered to the floor level of a grand institutional ballroom in Westminster. That glittering backdrop — perfect for London’s king of sequins — was all the native New Yorker could desire for a collection that was an homage to Barbra Streisand and the Ziegfeld Follies"

Sarah Mower, Fashion Journalist, Vogue

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Sicilian Festival Of Wine

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A 3-day celebration showcasing the best of Italian wine

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Hotel Villa Diodoro

Event Summary

 

A 3 day event celebrating the excellence of Italian wine. The program featured guided wine tasting by experts, Michelin star cooking masterclasses and a celebratory gala dinner on the final night. 150 of the best Italian wine producers exhibited their top products to selected VIP guests and F&B journalists.

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Objective

  • To showcase a variety of fine Italian wines to industry experts and F&B journalists

Delivered

  • 3 exciting days featuring cooking masterclasses, guided wine tastings and a celebratory gala dinner

Success

  • 2,000 visitors, 650 Italian wine labels, 70 F&B Journalists, National Media coverage, Top "Made in Italy" Brands and the presence of Top Italian Wine and Food producers

"Top 'Made in Italy' Brands and the presence of  Top Italian Wine and Food producers made the event unique and gave prestige and visibility to our Venue" 

Patrizia Costa, Senior Sales Manager, Gais Hotels Group Taormina

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Hotel Villa Diodoro is an incredible venue, located on Taormina's cliffside. Diodoro has commanding views of the Ionian sea, just a few steps from the heavenly town of Taormina, in Sicily. This venue offers majestic event spaces for conferences, meetings, networking and corporate events. Hotel Villa Diodoro's event spaces are also perfect for grand weddings and gala dinners. The Diodoro estate, part of Gais Hotels has its very own vineyard 'Tenuta winery' located a few miles away at the base of Mount Etna. In partnership with the spectacular Il Picciolo Golf Club, the estate offers an 18-hole golf course set on top of a volcanic rock, only minutes from Tenuta winery. For events on the beach, you can request the beach terraces of Diodoro's sister hotel, Caparena. In brief, the Diodoro and its vast estate offers a unique world of its own for extraordinary occasions.

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A 3-day celebration showcasing the best of Italian wine

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Taste of The Golden Age

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A Michelin starred dinner celebrating the 17th Century "Dutch Golden Age"

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Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Event Summary

 

A very special evening for a select group of VIP guests themed around the 'Dutch Golden Age.' Held in a series of the venue's historic spaces and accompanied by music from well-known 17th century composers, guests truly felt as though they had been transported back in time. Waiters dressed for the occasion provided guests with true 'Waldorf Service' at each table and guests enjoyed a delectable menu prepared by the in-house Two-Michelin Star Chef Sidney Schutte.

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Objective

  • To transport guests back to the Dutch Golden Age for an evening of elegant luxury

Delivered

  • Waldorf Bellmen waited at the door with torches to welcome guests into the event. Upon entering the Hooft Ballroom, guests were seated at themed tables and served by themed waiters. Music by classic composers entertained the diners as they were served a bespoke menu of dishes artfully prepared by Two-Michelin Star Chef, Sidney Schutte.

Success

  • The feedback received from the attending guests was extremely positive and all guests enjoyed their participation in such an elegant experience at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.

 

"An event that highlighted how the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam's unique characteristics can be used to conjure a true luxury hospitality experience"

Robin Klabbers, Senior Marketing Executive, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

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This unique venue in Amsterdam is comprised of six monumental 17th and 18th-century double-fronted canal palaces. Located in the heart of the city by the Herengracht canal, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offers an elegant setting for a wide variety of occasions. The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam event spaces are made up of seven exclusive meeting and event rooms that can host a variety of events and celebrations. The grand ballroom overlooks the canal and is the ideal location for exclusive social events of up to 160 people. There are four multifunctional meeting rooms for conferences, receptions or business meetings. All of these spaces overlook the Herengracht canal or the private courtyard garden. This venue's distinctive decor and rich heritage make it a stand out event destination in Amsterdam.

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