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inVOYAGE is the world’s only forum dedicated to luxury incentives and events.
We bring a global community of senior leaders together from events agencies, luxury travel brands and high-end corporations for three days of MICE industry networking, inspiration and innovation.
First speakers announced for inVOYAGE 2019
Kevin Gaskell will be presenting at inVOYAGE 2019 inVOYAGE is delighted to announce former Porsche managing director Kevin Gaskell as a keynote speaker at this year’s event in Monaco, in partnership with international speaker bureau Speakers Corner. Explorer, sportsman, entrepreneur, businessman and professional speaker, Kevin is recognised as one of the most capable leaders of his generation after leading the turnaround of Porsche from imminent bankruptcy to market leader. Since then, he has led and transformed many businesses, including Lamborghini and BMW. Drawing upon his...
Experience This: 48 hours in… Abu Dhabi
Not to be overshadowed by glitzier neighbours, Abu Dhabi packs an incentive punch of its own. Ovation Arabia has selected a variety of experiences for a 48 hour whirl in the emirate. Check out Yas Marina Circuit, the home of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and get behind the wheel itself to enjoy the thrill of the latest slick wheels on the track. All of the driving experiences on offer are suitable for all driving levels and take...
Checking in: Royal Lancaster London
This striking Thai-owned hotel overlooking Hyde Park originally opened its doors in 1967 and recently underwent a painstaking £85m renovation, to make it one of the slickest hotels in the capital. Take a pick from one of the 411 rooms and suites, all of which have been revamped in contemporary yet comfortable fabrics and offer views out across Hyde Park and the London skyline. Gastronomes will be delighted with the hotel’s culinary offerings, which include the Island Grill serving a menu...
Finding the right formula for incentives
This week's guest blogger, Absolute Corporate Events managing director, Chris Parnham, comes up with a theory to guarantee the success of incentive programmes... We all remember from school days one or two key equations. Perhaps the most memorable being e = mc2 , Einstein’s theory of relativity, or the Pythagorean Theorem a2 + b2 = c2 . This one lays out the special relationship between each side of a right triangle: the squares of two shorter sides of a right triangle add up to...
Three key take-aways from our C-Suite agency leadership summit
Last week, we were delighted to be in a position to bring together some of the leading lights of the luxury events industry for a C-Suite gathering in partnership with Sea Containers London and micebook. For those of you not yet familiar with the inVOYAGE C-Suite – our objective is to provide a knowledge sharing platform for executive insights and industry discussion covering current trends, topics and challenges. Last week’s session was chaired by Top Banana founder & CEO Richard Bridge and attended by...
Why you should choose Argentina for your next incentive
If you have not visited or operated an incentive in Argentina, you will be surprised at what there is to offer, according to this week’s guest blogger Merina Begg, managing director at inVOYAGE 2019 partner, Argentina Travel Partners DMC. Here she gives her lowdown on the stunning destination… Buenos Aires has the diversity, the sophistication, the Latin charm, European mixture, hospitality, local character, climate and entertainment for an extended one-stop program, or a two centre itinerary which might include the Iguazu Falls, the Bariloche Lake District...
Experience this… Epic Abercrombie & Kent adventures
Think midnight sun and Viking folklore, Inuit traditions and wandering polar bears - Abercrombie & Kent has introduced new Luxury Expedition Cruises for 2020 that highlight the wonders of the Arctic. Visitors can explore the Svalbard Islands and discover its incredible scenery with the aptly named Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear, which also takes in the rarely-visited east coast of Greenland. Meanwhile the Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise truly delivers on its title providing a deep dive in to the treasure trove...
Ritz-Carlton Berlin reveals glam new look
Ever wondered what Berlin looked like in the 1920s? This glamorous era, the golden age of German cinema, has been recreated inside the recently refurbished Ritz-Carlton Berlin. Following a €40 million renovation across all spaces, the property evokes all the style of the early 20th century, with details such as an ironwork staircase and a crystal chandelier. Inside the rooms, geometric patterns symbolise the famed Potsdamer Platz, a public square in the centre of the city, and honour bars reflect the classic...