BLACK TOMATO EVENTS WITHIN THE BLACK TOMATO GROUP...
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An award-winning luxury bespoke travel company that delivers imaginative and cutting-edge travel experiences around the world. Creating inspiring itineraries and giving clients the inside track, wherever they are.
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An award-winning, cutting edge, full service events agency. Helping companies motivate, communicate, thank and reward their employees and customers through unique and memorable events.
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A dedicated prize and incentive agency that specialises in creating incredible experiences in the UK and all over the world for some of the top brands, agencies and companies on the planet.
Expedition led adventure that brings you unique, inspiring, challenging and rewarding experiences in extreme environments and cultures.
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WHY WORK WITH BLACK TOMATO? •
With a focus on performance and innovation in terms of the product and service we offer and an unwavering commitment to our clients, today Black Tomato is a multi-award winning, fully-integrated travel and incentive company that has recently been recognized as the 47th fastest growing privately-owned business in the UK.
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We currently have a multilingual staff of 55 based in our London Head Office, a small but fast growing team in New York and a trusted partner network throughout the globe, which allows us to service our truly global client base in a seamless fashion and provide 24/7 care.
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We have experience of delivering events in the UK and Worldwide for between 8 and 800 people. True Global Reach – in 2010 we had 3000 people travelling to over 100 different destinations and we aspire to provide ‘one distinctive experience, wherever we are in the world’.
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We are an Externally Audited and Certified ISO 9001 company meaning that our Internal Quality Management System (the way that we work!) meets and exceeds an Internationally recognised standard and benchmark for quality.
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We are fully ATOL/ABTA/IATA bonded for complete piece of mind CREDIBLE – COMPLIANT – HIGH PERFORMING - SUCCESSFUL
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With complementary corporate and leisure travel divisions within the company, we combine the benefits of a high quality, volume leisure business with our corporate group business to offer our clients the most up to date advice and best possible rates.
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We are also able to leverage our own brand – which suppliers, tourist boards and other global companies such as Dunhill are keen to be associated with – in order to deliver the most cutting-edge experiences and exclusive access to our corporate clients.
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We are therefore uniquely positioned to provide more creative and differentiated travel incentives than our competitors, thanks to the unique relationships, expertise and approach we have developed in our quest to do things differently within the incentive travel marketplace.
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Our corporate client base today includes many of the biggest brands and blue-chips on the planet, who we provide a huge range of incentives to, in order to help them stand out from the crowd in an increasingly competitive and complex climate. VALUE – PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE – EXPERIENCE - CREATIVITY
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Black Tomato is uniquely positioned within the incentive travel industry to offer the best possible value for your incentive programmes
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Alongside our corporate division, we have a high quality, volume leisure business servicing high-end private clients. This allows us to obtain the most competitive rates from properties and suppliers that we are using for both sides of the business and also ensures a fantastic pool of travel knowledge within the Company, with leisure consultants specialising in different regions of the world on hand to support our incentive team.
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Due to increasing awareness and recognition of the Black Tomato brand, we are able to obtain rates and access from suppliers and tourist boards that are equal to and often better than much larger companies are able to secure – as people genuinely want to work with us. Hotel groups such as W Hotels, for example, are currently paying us to have a brand partnership with them, so offer us superb rates and other benefits as a result.
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We’ll also use our unrivalled travel knowledge to ensure that we absolutely maximise the impact of your incentives but minimise their cost, by ensuring you travel at the best possible time to a certain destination from a cost v quality perspective i.e. shoulder rather than high season.
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With an unwavering focus on client care, we’ll obsessively seek value for all your incentives and take the time to genuinely understand the needs of the group attending each one. We’ll then tailor-make a programme accordingly, saving cost wherever we can by organizing a stand-out experience, but one that is aligned to the expectations and experience of the participants.
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In April 2010 we joined the Independence Group, which is a consortium of independently-owned and managed travel companies operating under one of the largest ATOL licenses in the UK. The buying power of the combined group ensures that we access the most competitive possible rates for travel elements, but also for credit cards and Foreign Currency – saving you money every step of the way.
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Your business means a lot to us, so we’re flexible on management and retainer fees and will also offer ‘net net’ rates to you – allowing you to claw back budget through the hotel and other supplier commissions that most incentive companies will keep for themselves.
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As a dynamically growing business with relatively low overheads, our fees and margins are lower than those of the biggest agencies – so we’ll ensure we’re supporting you and not the other way round.
A SELECTION OF THE COMPANIES WE WORK WITH...
A SELECTION OF OUR AWARDS AND ACCREDIDATIONS...
THE WORD ON THE BLACK TOMATO VINE...
One of the 100 coolest things in the world. Don’t even try to live without them.
I really don't feel that any words can do Black Tomato justice but I can honestly say that with all the suppliers I have ever dealt with and on all the projects that I've worked on, this was by far and away the most happy I have ever been with the service I've received as a client.
Black Tomato’s input from the initial stages of concept development to final fulfilment have proved invaluable. Your creative suggestions for experiences were exceedingly beneficial.
Black Tomato has been phenomenal. Adding the extra wow factor seems to come as part of every project. The ones to watch. Black Tomato is part of the group of people redefining travel.
They deliver outstanding events which demonstrate they clearly understand the egg brand. Their range of ideas is always fantastic and they have an outstanding knowledge of destinations around the world.
BLACK TOMATO CASE STUDIES
MARRAKECH
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MARRAKECH, MOROCCO AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA KEY FACTS: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Accommodation: Naoura Barriere AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Duration: 4 Nights AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Climate: 25-32 °C AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Travel Duration from UK: 3 hours – direct AA
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Private luxury transfer for the duration of the event Stay at the luxurious 5* Naoura Barriere hotel, located just outside of the famous city wall Moroccan Spices Masterclass and Cooking demonstration Wine Tasting on the roof top terrace of a central Riad 4x4 Self Drive Jeep Adventure into the Atlas Mountains stopping at local villages on route. (Self Drive is not compulsory, Jeeps with drivers are also available) Exclusive lunch in a privately owned Riad in the Atlas Mountains overlooking Haouz Plain Quad Biking and Buggy Driving in the Agafay Desert Private shopping excursion in the famous Medina of Souks, with an English speaking guide to escort them and assist with bartering High Wire Course and Zip Line Adventure at Terres d’Amanar Private Excursion to the leather and dye factories Relaxation at the hotels world reknown Spa and Health Centre Pre-dinner drinks at one of the famous bars overlooking the Jamaa el Fna Private dinners at exclusive Moroccan restaurants with traditional entertainment in the form of Belly Dancing!
LET THE PICTURES DO THE TALKING...
The Famous Maze of Souks
High Wire Course and Zip Line
Quad Biking across the Agafay Desert
4x4 Jeep Excursion through the Desert
View over Jamaa el Fna
Pool by Night
MAURITIUS
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MAURITIUS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA KEY FACTS: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Accommodation: Hotel Mauritius AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Duration: 4 Nights AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Climate: 25-30 °C AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Travel Duration from UK: 12 hours - direct AA
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Stay at the Hotel Mauritius, a stunning 5* beach property Horse-back Riding along ragged cliff tops with panoramic views of the ocean or ride along the beach in the breaking waves MINI soft-top car rally (self drive or chauffeur driven are both feasible) around the Island, stopping off for lunch and drinks Sailing Regatta off the coast with picnic lunch and drinks on board Seaplane or helicopter flight over the Island to admire the numerous sugar plantations and dormant volcanic activity Exclusive use of a Private Island for the day for BBQ lunch and watersports Relax and soak up the sun on a lounger around pool or on the beach with a number of cocktails on tap! Private Jet Ski Safari along the coast Exclusive candlelit beach dinners Sundowners on board a private yacht whilst enjoying a sunset cruise Luxury Sunseeker cruise with champagne brunch on board Reef discovery on board a dive and snorkelling boat Private shopping excursion to the local markets Relax at the stunning beach Spa which boasts fantastic ocean views
LET THE PICTURES DO THE TALKING...
Hotel Spa and Health Centre
View from your Sun Lounger
Helicopter flight over the Island
Breakfast Bar and Pool
Private Beach
Sunset Cruise onboard a Private Yacht
SINGAPORE AND BINTAN
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA SINGAPORE AND BINTAN, SOUTH EAST ASIA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA KEY FACTS: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Accommodation: Shangri-La (Singapore) Angsana (Bintan) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Duration: 5 nights AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Climate: 24-31 °C AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Travel Duration from UK: 11 hours - direct AA
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A day spent shopping in one of the worlds most amazing cities, Singapore Ride the worlds largest ferris wheel in the heart of Singapore Enjoy a Singapore Sling at the world famous bar of the Raffles Hotel Stay at the 5* Shangri-La Hotel in the heart of the city Have dinner on the rooftop of the Lantern restaurant with breathtaking views of the city Take a high speed Hydrafoil from Singapore Harbour to Bintan Island located in the South China Sea Stay at the 5* luxury Angsana Bintan Resort on Bintan Island Spend days relaxing on the beautiful beach or by the pool of the Angsana Resort Enjoy the hotels world-class spa or maybe 18 holes of golf on their championship course Spend a day at the extensive Hotel Marine centre with canoeing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, water skiing, and snorkelling all available Take an eco Mangrove tour by boat around the many tropical inlets of the island Enjoy a Gala Dinner at Treetops Restaurant in the heart of the rainforest
LET THE PICTURES DO THE TALKING...
Panoramic view of Singapore
The Singapore Flyer
Perfect Spot for a Relaxing Massage
Thrilling Jet Ski Ride from the Marine Centre
View from Lantern Restaurant
Angsana Bintan Resort on Bintan Island
GULET SAILING, TURKEY
GULET SAILING, TURKEY KEY FACTS: Accommodation: Duration: Climate: Travel Duration from UK:
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Luxury Cabins onboard Turkish Gulets 5 nights 27-35 °C 4 hours – direct
Exclusive charter of 45m Gulet yachts with en-suite cabins and personal crew Sail from Dalaman to Bodrum, stopping off in various little bays and harbours along the way Private glass bottom boat trip up the Dalyan River to swim with Loggerhead turtles Private thermal and mud bath experience Grade 5 extreme white water rafting adventure VIP entrance into clubs onshore each evening Exclusive use of a 5* hotel’s watersport centre and spa. Waterskiing, parasailing, banana boating, sailing, Turkish Bath and Hammam. Night and day dives of both ship and aeroplane wrecks as well diving among the reefs! Gala dinner in Bodrum Yacht Club
LET THE PICTURES DO THE TALKING...
Sailing along the Turkish Coastline
View from the bow
Diving amongst the coral
Parasailing in Turkey
A Gulet in an exclusive bay
Gulet’s moored up for lunch!
CAPE TOWN
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA KEY FACTS: Accommodation: Duration: Climate: Travel Duration from UK:
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Twelve Apostles 5 nights 20-28 °C 12 hours – direct
Ride the iconic Table Mountain Cable Car Private cocktail reception on an exclusive terrace on Table Mountain overlooking the city Luxury accommodation in one of the finest hotels on earth Get your adrenaline pumping as you get up close and personal with Great White Sharks in the ultimate activity of shark cage diving Visit the picturesque Stellenbosch vineyards for a personal wine tasting experience and cellar tour 4x4 jeep private game reserve experience to see some of South Africa’s natural wildlife Sail along the Atlantic coast in an exclusive catamaran Visit Nelson Mandela’s cell on Robben Island Ride Harley Davidsons to Cape Point Enjoy a sunset cocktail party on a Catamaran watching the lights of Cape Town and the Cape Bays Receive VIP treatment in one of Cape Town’s top nightclubs
LET THE PICTURES DO THE TALKING...
Stunning hotel setting
Catamaran on the Atlantic Coast
Views from Table Mountain
Harley Davidsons tour around Table Mountain
Lions on the prairie during a game drive
Cape Point
LILLEHAMMER
LILLEHAMMER, NORWAY KEY FACTS: Accommodation: Duration: Climate: Travel Duration from UK:
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The Clarion Hotel 3 nights 0- -10 °C 2 hours – direct
Husky Mushing through the Lillehammer forest to arrive at the hotel in time for check in – alternative airport transfer! Snow Shoeing and Cross Country Skiing to a mountain lodge for lunch Snow-Mobiling Safari on an off-road wilderness track Quad biking on a purpose built obstacle assault course The Ultimate Thrill - The Olympic Bobsleigh track. Exhilarating high speed ride down the Olympic track with a professional driver Tobogganing in the Olympic Freestyle Park. Be taken up to the top of the run in a specially modified drag lift for toboggans. The race will start as you speed off down the slalom course ending up in the snow park Private opening of the Telemarket lift at night time to all for an exclusive dinner set up in a log cabin at the top of the famous ski jump
LET THE PICTURES DO THE TALKING...
Exclusive Log Cabin
Olympic Bobsleigh track
Taking the corner at speed!
Snow Mobiling in the wilderness
Quad Biking across the slopes
Cross Country Skiing
MASAI MARA
MASAI MARA, KENYA KEY FACTS: Accommodation: Duration: Climate: Travel Duration from UK:
Governors Camp 4 nights 22-32 °C 10 hours – via Nairobi
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Transfer by private plane to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s finest wildlife reserve Arrive at the private air strip of Governors Camp Traditional welcome performance by local tribe on the airstrip with refreshments and cooling towels Game drive from the air strip to the camp Daily game drives where the wildlife is abundant and the gentle rolling grasslands ensure that animals are never out of sight Surprise Bush cocktail party with hot and cold canapés Visit to a local Mara village to meet the local tribe and school. Experience a moving performance by the children of the village Sunrise hot-air balloon flight with a breathtaking birds eye view of the grasslands of Masai Mara A surprise champagne breakfast in the midst of the wilderness on landing from the hot air balloon flight Exclusive 5* accommodation in traditionally designed and luxurious tents, set in the heart of one of Africa’s savannahs on the shores of the Mara Riveer
LET THE PICTURES DO THE TALKING...
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Governors Camp
The Mara River
Wallowing hippos
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Elephants on the move
Champagne Breakfast
Masai Local Tribe making fire
Client: Global Telecommunications
Event: Customer Performance Conference Date: 2010 Audience: 200 VIP over 3 days: - Global directors - Senior Management - Key staff - Arrivals from 21 different hubs Profile: To create an unusual and spectacular conference location for 100 VIP delegates, with 5* accommodation and a full program of activities to promote networking and cross cultural teambuilding.
Client: Multinational Retailer Event: Annual Management Kick Off Date: 2011 Audience: 250 managers and 25 directors over 3 days Profile: To find a 5* hotel that could be taken over exclusively which has capacity to hold a seminar for 100 people, 5 separate meeting rooms for break-outs and a full range of activities. Details included welcome and departure gifts, room drops and a gala dinner
Client: Worldwide Car Manufacturer Event: Group Dealer Conference Date: December 2010 Audience: Dealer Principals, Group Heads, Fiat Group Staff Profile: 1 day conference & exhibition: Business conference comprising a main plenary for 750, individual brand conferences for 70 – 450 pax with full range display and an interactive experiential area
Client: Property Management Company Event: UK Sales Conference Date: 2010 Audience: 90 delegates over 3 days: - Global directors - Senior Management - Key staff Profile: To create an unusual and spectacular conference location for 90 delegates, with 5* accommodation and a full program of activities to promote networking and cross cultural teambuilding.
EVENT WEBSITE… Why not use the web to motivate, create excitement and register your delegates…
ESSENTIAL EXTRAS – HIGH IMPACT LOW COST (just an idea!) Pre Event Teaser Postcards‌
Why not get your team in the mood for the event, ensure that they hit their targets and win their spot on the trip. We can design, personalise, produce and send postcards to each of your potential delegates ensuring you not only get the best from your team, but you get them excited about the event before it even starts!
ESSENTIAL EXTRAS – HIGH IMPACT LOW COST (another idea!) Back To Reality Post Event Pack
Mountains of e-mails, no food in the fridge, you can’t get back into your favourite TV series because you have missed episodes… The first day back after an amazing trip away is often a pretty depressing one! To counteract that, our “Back to Reality” service should hopefully help. Delivered to your doorstep in a nice shiny envelope, it is our antidote to that nasty first day back feeling. Our kit includes a DVD movie that is relevant to the Incentive Event destination and a copy of The Week magazine to reintroduce you to the real world. So sit back, flop in front of a film and catch up with world events at your own pace. It’s not another trip away, but as reality checks go we think it beats the boring stuff – so relax, that can wait until tomorrow… We see our ‘Back to Reality Pack’ as the perfect end to the trip and a great final branding opportunity. Black Tomato offers this service at a ‘cost’ price of: £20pp
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding this proposal – please see our contact details below.
Telephone: 0207 426 9930 Email: elliott@blacktomatoevents.com Address: 1st Floor 40-42 Scrutton Street London EC2A 4PP Website: www.blacktomatoevents.com