Event overview:

Following the client’s request for a more off-the-beaten-track location that would meet all their requirements, we suggested 5 location packages that would suit this client’s wishes. We threw in Taormina as our wildcard destination, which was selected by the client. We used our exclusive First Event network to source activities, suppliers and venues for this location, ensuring that each activity was created bespoke for this client, with no off-the-shelf experiences for this exclusive incentive event. 

After arriving in Sicily, guests were transported to a beachfront restaurant for their first taste of Sicilian dining. Attendees were then taken by boat transfer from this exclusive restaurant to their hotel, Mazzaro Sea Palace. Following their first night in this luxurious venue, guests were taken on a tour of Mount Etna, and escorted on a wine tasting at Gambino Winery, followed by an evening at leisure to fully explore the island. 

These pockets of free time were important to this client and their attendees, as a way to encourage informal networking between successful and like-minded individuals. As well as being an incentive trip for high-performing sales individuals, the client also wanted to encourage stronger relationships between sales, marketing, and other staff, who were also in attendance for the trip. 

Throughout the event, guests were able to choose from a range of activities to take part in, such as a boat trip, featuring snorkelling, beers and a dance-off, as well as a tour of Godfather filming locations, and a cooking class where attendees learnt to cook local specialities. 

The highlight of the trip was the gala dinner, held in the grounds of the palatial Castello San Marco. Guests were treated to a high-quality dining experience, accompanied by a swing band which provided the soundtrack to the night as attendees celebrated their hard-earned successes.