Hospitality
The added value of an external venue In spite of the struggling economy, players in the corporate market still opt for a meeting at an external venue. One of the reasons is that such a location can make a significant contribution to the success of these types of meetings.
A meeting or other type of business gathering can take place within the offices of an organization, but an external location can add a great deal to the effectiveness and the end result of that meeting. By having a meeting take place in a different environment, for instance the proverbial cabin in the woods, the resort on the heath or even at the seaside,
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you are literally away from the distracting surroundings of the office. What is more, at an external location, provisions like food and beverage, facilities such as beamers, sound equipment and any other necessities are arranged for you. That means that on the big day itself, you do not have to worry about the peripheral issues; you can focus completely on the content of your meeting – and its participants.
Location There is an enormous variety in the types of venues available that provide rooms for business gatherings. Nowadays, every hotel has spaces that can be used for such meetings, but there are also venues that cater specifically for meetings lasting one or more days. In order to make a well-founded
