We look back on all the Events that we have supported with great fondness, but some Events truly stand out. In May 2023, in collaboration with MFactor Meetings, a USA-based Agency, our strategic partners in Greece, Kipling Events, made a very special Event come to life in Mykonos.
Luckily, we weren’t the only ones who thought it was a smashing success – as our international industry peers validated and rewarded the team efforts: Members of the Global Society of Incentive Travel Executives. The memorable, multi-day event was awarded the SITE Crystal Award for Excellence in Incentive Travel Europe. This award is the most revered and respected in the entire events industry.
The Challenge
The Incentive Group numbered 400+ diverse delegates from over 22 countries with an age range of 20- to 50-year-olds. The gender ratio was 50/50 so the challenge was to create Group Activities, Tours, and Social Events that would appeal to all.
Successful Partnerships
The Event’s size allowed for a total buy-out of two of Mykonos’ premier hotels, the Myconian Royal and Myconian Imperial. Long-term partner of Kipling Events, the Myconian Collection is one of Mykonos’s best and most luxurious hotel groups across Greece. This exclusive use of the property allowed the corporate employees to fully engage with each other and embrace the spirit of the Incentive. Special, unusual branding opportunities were abundantly exploited.
Award-winning Details
Details are what make an Event truly special, and the Kipling Events team crafted once-in-a-lifetime experiences for the attendees sourced from our superb top-tier local suppliers, always fully vetted and best in class.
Gala dinners had Greek themes covering different epochs of Greek history, offering contrasts between the three-party evenings. Greek-themed entertainment included many traditional music players, as well as ancient living statues and pop-up markets with local products all adding to the ambiance of the evenings and infusing the Events with an abundance of local culture, tastes, and flavours.
More interactive Greek entertainment options included card/fortune readers dotted around the party and traditional Greek plate breaking to get everyone chanting ‘OPA!’.
Our team at Kipling Events is proud to have been part of this award-winning Event! Contact us to make your next event in Greece just as memorable!