Ten things the ordinary tourist doesn't see in Manhattan: MICE and Incentives in the city
Ten things the ordinary tourist doesn’t see in Manhattan: MICE and Incentives in the city
- Brekkie at Little Ruby’s Cafe
Green eggs, ricotta hotcakes or a giant breakfast burrito – this spot has you covered for breakfast and brunch dishes to start the day off just right. Since 2002, Little Ruby’s has brought an Australian twist to Soho, East Village, Murray Hill, and West Village, offering locally sourced cuisine, specialty drinks, and delicious coffees. - A trip to the Hamptons
The summer playground for the rich and famous, and just two hours east of New York. Spend the day on the beach, take a bike ride through the residential blocks, or shop ’till you drop & lunch on the dunes. Finish the day at Shippy’s with a nice cold beer. - Sink some drinks in Alphabet City
Spend the evening exploring midtown east’s Alphabet City, where there are more dive bars than people. Enjoy some drinks and listen to the live music at Double Down Saloon. - Tai Chi in Central Park
There’s no better way to enjoy the park and break the ice for a group getting a work-out in overlooking Central Park. - Host a private dinner on the UES
Bring your group to an exclusive hire space on the upper east side. The Astor House offers private dining rooms, retreats, meetings and seminar spaces for 5-200 people. - Tour of the Metropolitan, Guggenheim, or another museum with a working artist
See the Museum through the artist’s eyes of his or hers favourite “Top Ten” works. - Robert De Niro’s personal Screening Room
This unique space is the perfect spot to host a group event or talk, or conduct a meeting prior to lunch in the actor’s restaurant – the TriBeCa Grill. - Ride the Yellow Water Taxi
Greet your guests from either JFK or EWR, and travel about 20 minutes to board a yellow water taxi for a two hour tour of the East River and the Hudson.
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Experience Marketing: The Finishing Touch for Busan’s MICE Industry with FTN
Experience Marketing: The Finishing Touch for Busan’s MICE Industry (FTN)
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Busan’s MICE industry has matured significantly since the opening of BEXCO, the city’s landmark MICE venue, in 2001, and the establishment of the Convention Bureau in 2005.
To be recognized as an expert in any field, one typically needs at least 20 years of experience, and this principle applies to national industries as well.
With over 20 years of history, Busan’s MICE industry is now in need of a renaissance.
The end of COVID-19 has catalyzed the evolution of Busan’s MICE sector, which some are dubbing “MICE 2.0” in the era of the experience economy. The pandemic highlighted the convenience and vast potential of the online world, exemplified by platforms like Zoom and the metaverse. Traditional information sharing and product sales within the MICE context are no longer sufficient to meet the expectations of event-goers. To attract those accustomed to digital interaction, the MICE industry is evolving to emphasize unique local experiences, providing offerings that can only be enjoyed through physical attendance.
Busan’s MICE Marketing in the Experience Economy Era
As MICE event-goers around the world seek special real-life experiences, Busan’s MICE organizers are focusing on planning and marketing experiences that incorporate knowledge, content, and engaging activities. A notable example of this effort is the Busan International Footwear, Textile & Fashion Exhibition, held in October of last year.
The main exhibition took place at BEXCO, while the buyers’ dinner was hosted at Museum 1, Korea’s largest contemporary media art gallery. This unique venue provided visitors with an unforgettable experience, showcasing the identity of the Busan International Footwear, Textile & Fashion Exhibition through captivating media art.
Combining a region’s unique venues with MICE events is a strategy that offers event-goers more than just a program to attend—it provides them with an authentic local experience. Those who have enjoyed a distinctive experience in a region are likely to return for a longer stay. This highlights the significance of the Busan Convention Bureau’s efforts in selecting Busan Unique Venues.
In the second half of 2024, the Busan Convention Bureau identified 15 new unique venues, each well-suited for MICE events. These venues showcase Busan’s rich history and culture while offering dynamic leisure activities. They were chosen for their strong appeal to MICE event-goers. The Busan Unique Venues are collaborating with the city of Busan and local businesses to ensure that visitors have an unforgettable MICE experience.
Busan: The Destination for Unforgettable Experiences
Few cities can rival Busan’s diverse MICE infrastructure and growth potential. BEXCO, along with unique venues, stunning oceanfront leisure activities, five-star hotels, and resorts, collectively make up Busan’s world-class MICE ecosystem. As a comprehensive MICE city, Busan must integrate its MICE infrastructure with local tourism to offer event-goers a truly exceptional experience that encourages them to stay longer and return in the future. In this new era, Busan can embrace experience marketing to position itself as a leader in the global MICE industry.
Top 5 corporate retreat locations in Miami
1. Isla Bella Beach Resort
Located on the shore of Florida Keys, Isla Bella Beach Resort is a tropical haven featuring luxury and natural beauty.
The resort boasts 24 beautiful oceanfront acres with exquisite white sand and vibrant blue sea. The mile long waterfront property has been carefully designed within every room to exhibit a breathtaking ocean view as well as an expansive outdoor terrace to enjoy it throughout your stay. The resort is the perfect dining spot with a beautiful beach bar surrounded by palm trees, five resort pools, and access to fishing and adventurous activities.
The resort offers the most exciting water activities including snorkeling and paddle-boarding. For dinner, treat yourself to Mahina, a Polynesian-inspired restaurant, or enjoy the fantastic asian cuisine of Sushi Cabana.
Relax on the private beach or treat yourself at the resort spa.
2. Bungalows Key Largo
In the heart of the Florida Keys, Bungalows Key Largo offers an adults-only paradise for the ideal corporate retreat. This lush escape is an all-inclusive resort, nestled in a botanical garden. Spread along 1000 feet of ocean shoreline, the resort is just a few miles from the Gulf Stream. Each resort bungalow features outdoor tubs and stunning views.
There are 3 on-site restaurants including the waterfront restaurant Bogie and Bacall, or you can indulge in cooking classes or live music at the Hemingway Bar.
Treat yourself at the Zen Garden Spa, or discover the vibrant marine life during snorkeling or paddle boarding adventures.
3. Hawks Cay Resort
On the small, secluded island of Duck Key, bottlenose dolphins readily greet guests, and visitors and locals alike discover the best seaside dining, coastal living and aquatic adventures.
Hawks Cay Resort offers the ultimate tropical escape.
Coral Cay boasts a saltwater lagoon and private cabanas, perfect for team meetings, team building or brainstorming sessions.
Dine in at Angler and Ale, and enjoy the Key’s favorite dishes with a stunning ocean view.
The resort provides the ultimate spa experience at Calm Waters Spa, as well as offering various unique experiences like paddle-board yoga.
4. Shephard’s Beach Resort
Shephard’s Beach Resort is the ultimate spot for a vibrant corporate retreat by the water. The gulf-front resort offers elite rooms with private balconies and ocean views.
The Dolphin Room is a private venue for the perfect corporate meetings and celebrations. Complete with state of the art sound system and audio visual capabilities.
The resort’s Cove Kitchen and Bar provides a lively beachfront experience, serving cocktails and fresh seafood. Stop by Soak Pool and enjoy live music in the sun over team drinks.
The resort boasts two outdoor pools and a private beach.
Water sports enthusiasts can embark on jet ski rentals and parasailing adventures. Enjoy a team sunset cruise and dolphin-viewing boat trip.
5. The Brazilian Court Hotel
Located in Palm Beach, The Brazilian Court Hotel is a private and secluded space for your next corporate retreat.
A historic landmark infused throughout with Roaring 1920s glamour, the private, 80-room hotel is the classic Palm Beach luxury getaway. The high-style accommodations and impeccable service provides an unforgettable experience for your team.
Soak in the hot tub, sunbathe at the private beach, and take in the stunning tropical courtyards.
Guests are invited to enjoy the cuisine of internationally acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud at Café Boulud. Treat yourself at the Brazilian Court Salon or simply vanish into tranquility by the secluded outdoor pool. Spend your time relaxing in one of the tropically landscaped courtyards or by taking a warm walk and strolling down Worth Avenue.
The hotel features 3,500 sq. ft. of flexible indoor/outdoor event spaces, ideal for corporate events.
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Axios NYC is about making brand impressions
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Axios NYC is about making brand impressions.
Featured: Leading event design agency in NYC
Axios NYC: 'We advance the power of the brand through spatial design and experiential innovation. we create immersive spaces that tell compelling stories and engage audiences'
Axios NYC is an award winning spatial design, interactive technology and production company. We tell stories through experiential activations. Axios NYC works between advertising agencies and clients to make immersive brand experiences in the physical space.
Axios NYC drives memorable engagement through tech-focused design. We bring brands to life by elevating their digital content. We design and produce booths, produce interactive technology and turn 3D digitally designed assets into beautiful physical sculptures. We offer trade-fair logistics and show management for our booths as well.
Axios NYC offers comprehensive, vertically integrated solutions. What makes us different is that we bring design, build, fabrication, execution, interactive, sculpture, video, hospitality, in-house.
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80 39th Street
Suite 519
Brooklyn NY, 11232
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+1 917-704-0241
Brooklyn Navy Yard for MICE events
Ideal for groups of 150 to 1500, Building 77 offers a state-of-the-art food manufacturing hub, expansive ceilings, modern industrial design, an open floor plan, outdoor forecourt, a loading area, and parking.
Brooklyn Storehouse is an iconic, flexible space that sits at the intersection of NYC’s industrial past and creative future. With 105,000 square feet of flexible event space, it’s big, bold, and provides a completely unique platform for culture in all its forms to evolve and develop.
Get in touch with the venue for interest in awards, corporate dinners, exhibitions and incentives.
https://brooklynstorehouse.com/rental/
For general inquiries, please email Brooklyn Storehouse
[email protected] or call +1 646 846 2426. For rental inquiries, call +1 347 625 8435 or email [email protected].
The best private dining and meeting spaces in London UK
Are you looking for a private dining experience or impressive meeting space for your team? We get it – so we’ve rounded up the best and most iconic, in-demand venues in London. Obviously, the list can go on, so below we have prioritised the best locations, most creative spaces, high-end eats and drinks for all preferences.
‘I wouldn’t plan an event in a stuffy hotel – it’s all about your favourite restaurants and convincing your boss to let them host all of your team events’
Overheard – London UK
‘Being in the top will only grant you a good life’
It’s up there for one of the best eats in London, let’s be real. Now they’ve opened up The Captain’s Table, we’ve now got completely private meeting space and event room for all your corporate party requirements. The fun space is inspired by the panelled dining rooms found on 17th Century tall ships, with an 8-metre long oak table, carved chairs and vintage chandeliers. This space can seat up to 26 people for private dining.
The Coppa Club at Quays Walk is a cosy spot overlooking the Thames.
Playing host to views of the water from the riverside terrace and a central bar for yummy cocktails, Coppa Club is the perfect place for corporate meetings, events and incentives.
But if you’re looking for something a little more intimate, the outdoor igloos are the perfect spot for drinks, a dinner or an intimate celebration with family and friends.
This space can host up to 6 in their private dining room.
A quintessential London pub, rich history in and grandiose design, the pub charm is what makes The George such a great place to entertain your guests. The space provides signature English dishes representative of a modern London pub.
The private dining room has been finished with bold red interiors and ornate chandeliers offering an impressive setting for up to 20 guests.
Give you guests the most luxury dining experience London has to offer at the iconic Aqua Shard.
With breathtaking panoramic views of London and a stylishly modern interior, Aqua Shard is one of the city’s top destinations for private events, parties, & corporate celebrations.
Offering contemporary British cuisine and carefully crafted cocktails, Aqua Shard has the capacity, experience and wow factor to host a variety of private events including film premieres or award ceremonies, cocktail receptions, exclusive breakfasts, lunches or dinners, press and product launches and more.
Visit London to find out more about the fantastic culinary, tourism and sights to city has to offer.
The Sacred Space Miami
The Sacred Space in Miami oozes opulence and is an elegantly appointed space which is the perfect backdrop for your meaningful and memorable corporate event.
Coordinate with our award-winning master caterers and event architects to create your unique event. The Space Miami is perfect for any sized party from small, intimate gatherings to large, corporate creations. We offer a fresh and holistic alternative for your next company gathering, with the wonderful option of including a mindfulness and wellness component to the experience. We want to make your vision come to life and always offer the opportunity for creating tailored packages to customize our space and offerings.
The Sacred Space
Though destinations often are said to offer something for everyone, the Miami area does indeed offer everything on your doorstep.
105 NE 24th St, Miami, Florida 33137, USA
Travel information
- Direct flights 3hrs
- No time difference
- With the weather in Miami, the chances are no matter what time of year you visit, you’ll get some use out of your beach sandals – even mid winter.
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Destination Spotlight: Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a beautiful and sleepless city with convenient access to many islands and neighbouring countries of east Asia.
The captivating city on the South China Sea is the ideal spot for business events and incentive travel. Hong Kong has been on the MICE radar for many years – home to the launch of various MICE expos and networkers EMEA. Nestled against the stunning Victoria Harbour and surrounded by a dynamic urban and hilly landscape, this city effortlessly marries modernity with natural beauty. The busy streets and captivating skyline, adorned with skyscrapers, sets Hong Kong as one of the most vibrant event destinations that beckons night owls.
Whether you’re captivated by the allure of the urban jungle or enchanted by the natural landscapes, Hong Kong offers a diverse array of incentives. Our exploding lost of favourite spots for private dinning and corporate events in the city continues to grow as new restaursnts and event spaces are popping up every other week.
Explore some of our favourite spots in Hong Kong for private dining and events.
Private Dining – Menu curated by Chef Kirkley for up to 14 guests.
Exclusive Hire – The entire venue can be offered as a blank canvas space for up to 35 guests.
Ignite your tastebuds with their exquisite 7-course tasting menu blending Chinese and French cuisines.
The perfect space for all kinds of business events. The Mandarin boasts luxury meeting rooms furnished with the latest tech, as well as large event rooms for galas and corporate celebrations. The Connaught Room is ballroom style and comprises of 6 event rooms, allowing for up to 600 pax events. The Chater Room is a newly launched space with stunning views across the harbour. Here you can host up to 350 pax for dinner and dance.
Gather your group and host a high-end private dining experience at this popular hot spot. Conveniently located in Soho – the heart of the island – this buzzing restaurant will give your guests an experience they won’t forget.
If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.
Oprah Winfrey
Experience the all the city has to offer. Hiking is super popular and the best way to see the city from height. Explore all trails here. The most popular tourist spots include Victoria Peak, Lantau Island day trip, Tian Tan Buddha, Lan Kwai Fong and the Hong Kong Space Museum.
Nothing screams HK like the famous Junk Boat Parties. Various companies offer various packages aboard – but most commonly you will find drinks and meal packages and up to 8 hours exploring the harbour. This very popular activity needs to be booked in advance!
Travel information
- Direct flights 15.5hrs
- Time difference 12hrs+
- Best between October – April
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