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Once-in-a-Lifetime

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CREATE THE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME

Today’s traveler is looking to get beneath the surface of the destination, with authentic experiences they cannot find in their every-day lives. These experiences require a focus on forging deeper connections to the people, traditions and customs of a destination. These behind-the-scenes experiences are often more spontaneous and surprising, resonating on a deeper emotional level, that creates lasting and unique memories. The result of this conscious design of the travel experience are once-in-a-lifetime experiences that guide people to change, evolve and enjoy truly life-transforming moments.

 
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Berlin: Tumultuous Past, Vibrant Future

Internationally Awarded

CHALLENGE:

Create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for an international delegation of entrepreneurs. Identify the authentic cultural, historical, architectural, culinary and economic aspects of Berlin and Germany and bring them to life as motivational and learning experiences.

OUR EVENT-SOLUTION:

All program elements were especially created for this event to showcase how Germans and especially Berliners have used their creativity, their historical knowledge, their experiences and their visions to combine the TUMULTUOUS PAST and THE VIBRANT FUTURE. A selection of our once-in-a-lifetime programming included:

  • Dinner at the Olympic Stadium where the Olympic Flame was relit on the original cauldron from 1936

  • Learning experiences led by high profile speakers and resources including: the Director of the Wannsee House Museum, a GDR refugee, a former British MI6 agent, politicians, artists and CEOs of German companies -  presenting their private stories and unique experiences and insights into Berlin.

  • Recreation of an authentic Berlin entertainment program from the 1920s in a historic Varietè venue

  • The event was scored by participants as a 9.92 out of 10, making it the best rated event that had ever been organized by this group, creating enormous interest and also expectations for the next retreat event.


 
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Transform. Transcend. Together: Istanbul

Internationally Awarded

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CHALLENGE:

Engage an international delegation of 800 entrepreneurs with a diverse array of off-site affinity, recreation, dining and leisure programs scattered around the ancient city of Istanbul.

OUR EVENT-SOLUTION:

A selection of our once-in-a-lifetime programming included:

  • Transforming the historic Grand Bazaar into stunning banquet space featuring folkloric music, ethnic dance and authentic cuisine.

  • Entertainment at off-site venues balanced the hip and contemporary (the trendy waterfront Cubuklu Club 29 and others) and the historical and cultural (the ancient Roman reservoir, the Binbirdirek underground cistern, and others).

  • Private meetings were arranged and personal introductions made to local business leaders and influential professionals including:
    The first woman in an Islamic country to design a Mosque.
    A member of the Sultan’s family, at the original Topkapi Palace.
    Shop owners at the Grand Bazaar, learning about their businesses.
    ”Meet the Makers” of the Oriental Scents at their Production site

  • Finding inspiration in Istanbul’s historic crossroads of ancient cultures, our team synthesized a collective wish-making and paper-lantern release ceremony that celebrated multicultural peace and provided a memorable bonding experience for 800 attendees and family members.