Discover the natural wonders of Argentina ranging from the glaciers and the peaks of the Andes to the vineyards of Mendoza and the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires. This country is one of the most diverse places in tourist wealth, a place where you can do diverse activities for all tastes.

Here are some of the most outstanding natural sites.

National Park Los Glaciares

Perito Moreno Glacier is considered the eighth wonder of the world for the spectacular views it offers of Patagonia. It is one of the glaciers that make up the National Park of Argentina and is named after a 19th century explorer. It is a huge and endless block of ice surrounded by forests and mountains.

There are kayaking and trekking excursions ranging from a one-hour hike over the ice formation to longer five-hour excursions.

Iguazu Falls

It is one of the seven natural wonders declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The largest group of waterfalls in the world, these enormous waterfalls are located in the middle of the rainforest that connects Argentina with Brazil.

They consist of 275 waterfalls, 80% of which are located on the Argentine side, are 2.7 kilometers (or 1.7 miles) wide and range from 60 meters (200 feet) to 82 meters (or 269 feet) high.

Ushuaia, the city at the End of the World

The bay facing west is the meaning of Ushuaia in the Yamana language. This wonderful city is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel, named after Darwin’s ship. It is surrounded by mountains, forests, sea and glaciers.

It is the starting point for expeditions to Antarctica or Cape Horn. Its most emblematic sites are the San Juan de Salvamento Lighthouse, the End of the World Museum, the Ushuaia Maritime Museum, the Tierra del Fuego National Park and the End of the World Train.

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Only 12 kilometers from Ushuaia and protecting an area of 68,909 hectares, Tierra del Fuego National Park is the only park in Argentina that combines a marine, forest and mountainous environment, forming coasts, lakes, valleys, extensive peat bogs and magnificent forests.

You can go trekking in Tierra del Fuego, where one of the most popular routes is the Coastal Trail which offers the opportunity to see a rich diversity of wildlife, including Andean condors. There is also an excursion to Tierra del Fuego to tour the national park aboard one of the most famous locomotives in the world, the Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino, also known as the Train of the End of the World for being the southernmost railway line on the planet.

Valley of Humahuaca

An Andean valley approximately 155 kilometers long, flanked by imposing and colorful mountain ranges, painstakingly carved by the Rio Grande, more than 2,000 meters above sea level and a tributary of the Paraguay. Humahuaca is commonly translated as “Sacred River”, an ancient symbol of what changes to stay the same.

It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. The small indigenous villages in the area are still marked by the religious beliefs, rites, festivals, art, music and agricultural techniques of the ancestors.

For this and more, Argentina is waiting for you!

Now more than ever, personal and professional wellness is a priority. In a recent Meetings Outlook survey 63% of industry professionals showed more interest in the topic of wellness. There was a 30.6% increase over previous years.

While there are many building initiatives to create physical spaces that promote behaviors aligned with wellness, most of it comes down to event design. So here are some tips for including activities that promote the physical, mental and emotional well-being of your attendees.

Choose outdoor spaces

Sometimes the path to wellness is just a breath of fresh air away. Welcoming participants in environments that help them feel engaged, encouraged and comfortable is an important key to creating more holistic events.

Outdoor venues such as national parks, mountain ranges or hiking trails also provide excellent settings for meetings or retreats rooted in wellness. Another option is vineyards, museums, or window spaces with incredible views.

Integrate physical activities

Physical activity stimulates chemical factors in the brain that cause us to feel happier and more relaxed. Make it easier than ever for participants to stick to their wellness routines on the road by creating active itineraries with engaging breaks throughout the day.

Activities such as yoga and hiking are popular choices among travelers. Consider booking your events at properties that offer more exotic and exciting activities, from scuba diving and dancing to pickleball and paddleball, you also can integrate hiking, beach camping or team building activities, as well as active breaks between sessions.

Create spaces for mindfulness

Mindfulness is one of the concepts that has gained more popularity in recent years. There is now scientific evidence about its versatility in enhancing mental health and emotional balance.

One way to incorporate it into your events is by creating spaces focused on wellness. It can be a designated space where sessions are guided or where participants can simply rest. Another alternative is to lead short sessions between breaks, this significantly helps attendees to be more focused when they return to the session.

Integrate the five senses in a memorable experience

Experiences that stimulate the senses turn events into something more than a simple meeting, and among these, gastronomic experiences are synonymous with success. In addition, they can be achieved through smells, flavors or textures and accompanied by sounds or visual or surprising light shows. These experiences usually generate a very positive response from attendees.

Events that implement holistic approaches to attendees’ physical, mental and emotional well-being, demonstrate measurable increases in attention span, session attendance and overall engagement.

A successful trade show is one of the most valued events for companies, especially because of the great business opportunities they generate, and they are also a good marketing tool to promote the products or services offered by the company.

Without good planning, adequate resources and proactive management, your trade show can turn into a nightmare, that’s why we share with you 5 fundamental tips to organize a successful trade show!

1. Select a venue that creates interest

The choice of space to organize a trade show is of great importance, choose places to exhibit that are new, recently remodeled or offer unique background views to organize a meeting.

Select considering your needs and above all those of the attendees, you should consider if the location is attractive and above all the accessibility, but also complementary aspects such as weather conditions. The above also applies to the venue, opt for conference rooms with outdoor or less traditional spaces.

2. Choose an online sales system

For access to the fair, do not hesitate to use an online registration or ticket sales platform that will facilitate the management. This system can be integrated directly into the website of your fair or you can use a microsite for free and even send invitations and accreditations to attendees by e-mail.

3. Offer incentives to attend

While it’s vital to make it easy for prospects to talk to exhibitors by providing a conducive layout, it brings additional purpose to the meeting and extends the time people stay.  It helps to have incentives such as a keynote speaker, educational sessions, or prizes.

4. Include food and beverages

Activities along with food and beverages are also an integral part of a trade show. With the former, you will consolidate the enthusiasm of visitors and companies attending your trade show. Food and beverages are necessary for attendees to regain strength and even facilitate networking environments.

5. Follow up after the trade show

In any professional event, it is important to make a real follow-up, in this way, you will be able to maintain over time a positive and trusting relationship with the different actors, which will be essential for the following events you organize. Ask them for their opinion and comments on the organization and the experience they have lived to improve in the next editions.

And above all, during the whole organization process, pay close attention to details, plan B plans and make sure that your choices offer a unique experience to the attendees and help them achieve the objectives they have set for themselves when they come to your event.

Athens, the capital of Greece, has been chosen as the Best MICE Destination in Europe at the Business Destinations Travel Awards.

Business Destinations is a publication specialized in corporate travelers and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) tourism.

The magazine’s Travel Awards 2022 recognize the world’s best venues and destinations for meeting tourism as well as the best business hotels.

‘Athens is building on its forward-thinking heritage and becoming a sustainable and responsible city for residents and visitors’ mentioned Vagelis Vlachos CEO of the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency.

Quality of services; products and infrastructure available for meeting tourism.

What are you waiting for to hold your corporate event in this city full of history and culture?

 

Most people consider that organizing and executing an event is relatively simple, however there are a wide range of challenges when looking to carry out one of these activities, regardless of whether it is something massive like a congress or something much more concrete like a wedding. For this task there are professionals in the organization and execution of events known as Meeting Planner.

We share with you the main benefits of working with a Meeting Planner for the organization and execution of your corporate event:

1.Broad supplier base

One of the main benefits of a Meeting Planner is that they are professionals who have a considerably broad pull list of suppliers. They also ensure the compliance and quality of the products/services they offer.

2. Time Savings

Time management is one of the key reasons to hire an event planner. A large investment of time is required for planning an event, such as hiring a venue, researching, booking suppliers, operating the event among others. This is why event planners can accomplish all the tasks due to their experience and contacts in the industry to make everything run smoothly.

3. Improve the effectiveness of your event

Because it will be managed by prepared and experienced people, a good development and follow-up of the event is guaranteed.

4. They provide innovative ideas

A Meeting Planner knows the market and is up to date so he/she can propose creative and/or trendy ideas to add value to your event.

Working with a Meeting Planner is not an extra expense but an excellent investment and accompaniment for your event, which is why at Expertos en convenciones we guarantee success in every experience that will make up your event.

No one wants to travel to a damaged or polluted place, however, many destinations suffer the wear and tear of hosting thousands of tourists every year. Is it possible to travel without damaging the environment? Moreover, can tourism activity benefit the place we visit?

Tourism has always been seen as a money-making machine based on culture, history, gastronomy and nature. However, in recent times we are discovering that sustainability can also generate value in this sector. Environmentally responsible, profitable and attractive tourism is possible.

What is Regenerative Tourism?

Regenerative tourism advocates a sustainable way of traveling and getting to know other places. Its main objective is that visitors have a positive impact on the destination they visit, leaving it better than they found it. A concept that goes beyond “do not harm” and seeks the regeneration and active revitalization of the environment, producing positive results for local communities and economies.

“When tourism adds value to a destination by improving the quality of life for residents and the health of the ecosystem, it can be considered regenerative,” says Jeremy Sampson, president of the Future of Tourism Coalition and CEO of the Travel Foundation.

Would you like to make a positive impact on your next trip?

The easiest way to achieve this is by offsetting your emissions. You can do this through companies that are dedicated to capturing carbon emissions to protect our climate, such as GreenFleet or Sustainable Travel International.

Choose responsible agencies, tour operators and hotels that have the least possible environmental impact or that, in some way, have a positive impact on the local community.

Consume in local establishments and companies, contribute to the cleanliness and recovery of the environment and collaborate with social projects that need help.

It is important that as a society we create awareness about caring for the planet, traveling in a regenerative and sustainable way is not only possible, but it brings us much closer to the world we inhabit.

Team Building encompasses a wide variety of activities oriented and structured to improve the performance of workers in a company, it is also one of the key tools in organizational development and conflict resolution. Here are 5 benefits of implementing Team Building in your company

1. Increases employee motivation

Employee motivation is key to achieving business goals. But it is not only important for the smooth running of the company, but also for the well-being of the employees: employees who are highly motivated in their occupation are happier in their jobs and therefore perform better.

2. Improve communication

Communication is key in the business environment and is essential for the company to function and develop properly. Some of the effects of effective business communication are: keeping employees motivated, committed, favoring an inclusive work environment and, of course, improving the company’s competitiveness.

3. Increases worker creativity

The synergy that occurs among employees, thanks to the Team Building intervention, also has an impact on creativity and problem solving. Team Building not only causes growth for the team, but also for the employees, who maximize their individual potential. The team is more than the sum of its members.

4. Improves the work environment

When the work environment is positive, employees enjoy their work more and, as a result, their performance improves. In this regard by fostering communication and interpersonal relationships, Team Building improves the work environment, which has an impact on the company’s productivity.

5. Allows to analyze the areas of improvement and correct them

If these dynamics are well elaborated, it is possible to analyze the relationship between employees. Thanks to this analysis, it is possible to know what needs to be worked on in order to take measures to correct those factors that affect the work environment and interfere with the smooth running of the company.