inTHENEWS – News and Exciting Facts From Our Community
As our formidable community continues to grow and new members continue to join our luxury events, we take great pride in sharing our community’s news with you. So, read on and get some inspiration for your upcoming luxury travel incentives.
Peru
Some impressive numbers from Peru – Abercrombie & Kent MICE
Destination specialists, Abercrombie & Kent MICE work with a range of world-class partners to provide the highest standards in luxury incentive experiences. Peru – home to their first DMC opening back in 2000 – offers a vibrant hotspot for incentive travel and MICE groups, and their dedicated operations team work relentlessly to ensure the culture and diversity of the destination are considered when developing bespoke itineraries.
Statistics published on the Abercrombie & Kent MICE website reveal some impressive insights, with Peru named the world’s leading culinary destination for 5 years in a row at the time of publishing. The destination is also connected to over 30 international airports and around 1,000 weekly flights take off and land there.
With Lima Convention Centre boasting a capacity for up to 10,000 delegates, the advantage of holding meetings and incentives in Peru lies not just in the 5-star venues, but also in the opportunity to experience the rich local history, culture and gastronomic highlights. With a huge amount of hotel investment still in the pipeline, Peru is one to watch.
Accor Sofitel Mexico City
Destination Mexico City – AccorHotels Luxury
World-leading hospitality provider, AccorHotels Group have been paving the way for over 50 years, creating new connections for their guests and driving value for their partners. With a network of 5,300 hotels located in 110 countries, and over 1,200 new openings in the pipeline, AccorHotels enrol the expertise of over 230,000 team members and are committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The group are now strengthening their presence in Mexico City - a thriving, vibrant hotspot boasting an increase of 8.2 million international visitors between 2021 and 2022 and currently one of the most popular travel destinations in the Americas.
Building presence over the last two years, the group now operates 33 hotels in Mexico from exclusive brands such as Fairmont, Angsana and Ennismore’s SLS. In Mexico City alone, you can choose from 7 different hotels when it comes to selecting a venue to host your special event.
Scenic Eclipse Antartica Cruise
Scenic Eclipse Antarctica Cruise – Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Imagine an exclusive luxury incentive trip set among the beautiful surroundings of an Antarctica expedition cruise, on a Discovery Yacht featuring a Polar Class 6 rating – the highest of a ship her size – and designed specifically for Polar regions.
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours offer a unique voyage, exploring one of the most pristine regions of our planet, all without impacting the local environment.
Here nothing is pre-written. Penguins, whales, seals and wild birds await and, to ensure your guests are always offered the ultimate Antarctica experience, all whilst respecting The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators rule. Only 100 people are permitted on land at any one time from a single vessel and, to ensure this, Scenic Eclipse will organise the explorers in two groups, and multiple daily landings during any single day.
Each Expedition Voyage on Scenic Eclipse features an abundance of truly immersive experiences, from a custom-built submarine to soaring above in one of two onboard helicopters. Visit their website to find out more.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Born Free Foundation Partnership – Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Shamwari Private Game Reserve - located in the heart of Eastern Cape, South Africa - designed the Animal Rescue and Education Centres in partnership with actress, author and wildlife campaigner, Virginia McKenna’s Born Free Foundation.
The Centres incorporate both a sanctuary and relevant educational facilities, to help with creating awareness of the exploitation of wildlife kept in captivity around the world, and particular attention is paid to the plight of wild big cats.
The Born Free Foundation - a registered charity organisation - is proud to have successfully rescued several big cats from less-than-satisfactory conditions over the past few years. Shamwari centres will offer your corporate guests the chance to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with unforgettable wild animals, learn about their plight and take a stand against animal cruelty.
Every animal in their care also becomes part of their family and the team follows their story wherever they might go. Shamwari Private Game Reserve offer accommodation on-site in their beautiful choice of lodges and an array of unique, once-in-lifetime experiences all focusing on conservation and respect for the environment.
MICE and luxury travel incentives organised here will stand out from the crowd.
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