There are many reasons not to take your sales conference abroad the strength of the Euro, eco-consideration, CSR and simply common sense.
The UK has many different and dynamic venues to offer. One region that has often been a favourite for holidays is now a great location for conferences: Cornwall.
Where to stay in Cornwall and how to get there?
There are several well-run hotels with good space and facilities with motivated staff only too pleased to help. The stunning scenery and old world charm never fails to impress. Tastefully modern beachfront spaces are available for exclusive use for functions or meetings with corporates in mind.
Getting there is now much easier by rail, road and air from Gatwick direct to Plymouth and Newquay from where it? a short hop to the final destination on the north or south Cornish Coast.
What is there to do in Corwall?
Not stay indoors is the answer! Lots of local suppliers offer numerous outdoor experiences from the obvious beach-based activities (surfing lessons, abseiling, zip wire etc) to cycling trail treasure hunts, getting afloat, conservation projects or Stein? cooking courses (Padstow).
The Eden Project will organise special corporate group visits and bespoke lectures. Other superb properties offer exclusive use with formal grounds - ideal for meetings and larger events whilst getting afloat is easy with lots of places to explore in and around the Camel Estuary.
Cuisine de Cornwall
Thanks to Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver, things culinary are high on everyone? menu when visiting Cornwall. Consequently the food is good or great almost everywhere.
From Rick Stein? fish and chips or Cornish Pasties to Oliver? 15 beachfront restaurant - if eating well is important, you won? be disappointed. The winners of Raymond Blanc? Restauranteur TV series are soon to open a restaurant in Cornwall it seems it is the place to eat and drink well!
There are now lots of reasons to host your conference in Cornwall. The only problem is how to choose the best program for the time available! Help is at hand just call for ideas. That costs nothing!
Ready Steady Cook anyone?!