The Brief
A sports marketing company holds an annual conference for its European offices and each year different destinations are suggested. This time it was decided ‘by vote’ that a winter ski resort would be the chosen destination so that skiing could be incorporated into the conference programme.
- 55 delegates for 2 nights
- An airport with good flight access with several flights per day plus accessible for non-UK based attendees
- Good meeting facilities for a conference set-up in Classroom for 55 persons
- Skiing or choice of non- ski activities for a half day
- Flexibility for guests to extend their stay if required
The Solution
With a short transfer from Geneva, The Chalet Royalp Hotel in Villars matched the brief perfectly. The Royalp is an excellent 5 * property which was ideal for this group as it was located in the heart of the village and close to the train stop taking guests up the mountain. This was key as guests only had a short amount of free time for activities.
Highlights & Challenges
- Sourcing accommodation in a popular resort for a 2 night stay
- Equip group with ski equipment in a very short time period plus split delegates into ski abilities with ski instructors/guides
- Offering non-ski activities such as snow shoeing and tobogganing and spa treatments
- Arranging numerous group flights / deviations for guests extending their stay
- Last minute changes to departure times due to the extreme weather conditions
Feedback
“The offsite was great. Everything ran very smoothly and the hotel was fantastic and very accommodating. I would highly recommend them. The coach transfers were outstanding especially considering the conditions. Overall it was really successful and we loved the hotel choice. Thanks so much for all of your coordination and help with our offsite.”