Posts Tagged ‘DMC’

Spain’s City of Light – Region for MICE!!

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

Meet, Talk, Experience and Socialise in the region of Spain’s City of Light.

Why not join GTAssociates and attend the Meet and Talk Costa Blanca Forum and see why Southern Spain is so good for MICE.

While Spain is a renowned MICE magnet post the ‘92 Olympics Barcelona has claimed pole position despite Spain’s many other attractive cities/regions.

Courtesy of COSTA BLANCA PATRONATO, TURISMO DE CALPE and sponsor hotel AR DIAMANTE BEACH you will be fully Hosted and meet regional/national MICE suppliers.

Experience why Spain’s less well known regions can bring a breath of fresh air to your events. More sunshine, breath taking scenery and lower costs in excellent venues. In Costa Blanca you have a raft of activities combining sea, sandy beaches, hillsides and mountains.

The Costa Blanca Meet and Talk Forum is run by Meet and Talk Forums and they have put together an exciting programme combining one to one supplier meetings, venue visits and social activity.

The Costa Blanca Forum is 19th to 21st February and you may stay on for a weekend FAM with sponsors TURISMO DE TORREVIEJA and LA FINCA GOLF RESORT AND SPA in beautiful Torrevieja.

Contact Alan - alan@gtassociatesdmcs.com  - for full details and registration or visit: www.meetandtalkforum.es/forums-2015

Rescuing Hedgehogs………………..

Friday, December 12th, 2014

Welcome Stephanie!!

During her formative years Stephanie was a dedicated and diligent junior member of the RSPCA and spent her spare time doing good deeds for animals in need i.e. rescuing hedgehogs, making bird boxes and bug hotels. Even at a young age Stephanie was into hospitality.

As an experienced and effective developer and manager of hospitality business opportunities with more than 15 years of experience, Stephanie has worked with some of the leading names in hospitality, business travel and MICE. It was during these years that she fuelled her passion for delivering top class customer service and developing positive, long-term, relationships.

We are delighted to have Stephanie on board and are certain that GTAssociates, our DMCs and clients will benefit from Stephanie’s experience and enthusiasm.

When she’s not providing sales and administration support to GTAssociates, you’ll find Stephanie exploring the great outdoors with her husband and 2 young daughters – Thea and Taryn: savouring fine wines and enjoying tea, toast and kids TV in bed with all the family on a Saturday morning.

Stephanie believes that Sir Winston Churchill summed up her caring and nurturing nature as well as her approach to business when he said “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”

Welcome Stephanie we have enjoyed the last three days!!

DMC UK Visit – December 2014

Friday, November 21st, 2014

Onur – g2o Turkey, Dino – The Welcome Group (Italy and Switzerland) and Karoline – Worldimension USA will be in the UK week commencing 1 December 2014

If you would like an update on what’s new and exciting in these destination give me a call or drop me an email we would love to come and meet you – 07539 276054 or gill@gtassociatesdmcs.com

GTAssociates adds two DMCs to their Portfolio

Thursday, October 23rd, 2014

New DMCs, New destinations and New Year fast approaching. We are pleased to welcome Buzz DMC Portugal and Worldimensions USA whom we will be representing from 01 November.

 We know Portugal well but the USA is a whole New World and we look forward to exploring it in person and through proposals. A bonus with Worldimensions is that they have been joined by an “old friend” many of our UK clients know well – Karoline Schmidt.

Karoline will be in the UK week commencing 1 December and she would love to catch up with New and Old Clients/Friends.

 

 

 

Meet us & our DMCs at EIBTM Barcelona

Thursday, October 23rd, 2014

Will EIBTM run you off your feet next Wednesday 19th? Will you have run out of BUZZ? Let us help you relax and unwind!! Pop along to Stand E50 (Visit Portugal) from 1740 – 1815 and enjoy an end of day glass of wine.
Meet the team at Buzz Portugal DMC, chat with some of our other DMCs and get BUZZING again.

Our DMC will be on the following Stands:

Across Morocco            Stand K26

Worldimension USA      Stand K26

G2o Turkey                   Stand E30

Event Makers Greece   Stand B30

Welcome Italy               Stand A50

Event Makers Cyprus   Stand B40

Buzz Portugal               Stand E50

If you would like to meet with Between Congresos y Eventos Spain and Russian Fairytale, they will also be at the show, so please contact Gill or Alan to make an appointment.Gill@gtassociatesdmcs.com or Alan@gtassociatesdmcs.com

We have reserved an interested venue for our Hosted Buyer Dinner on Wednesday 19th November. If you not committed to a Hosted Buyer Group and would like to join us please do get in touch!

Do you know about White Turf?

Monday, October 6th, 2014

Excitement and refinement are the key elements that contribute to an unforgettable experience, and so…If your highest achievers have scaled new heights!

If you have a very high end budget to reward them! Then celebrate their success during one of the world’s most exclusive high adrenaline events.

White Turf is set amidst Europe’s highest peaks close to glamorous St Moritz on a snow covered frozen lake!!

Imagine the skill, excitement and pure adrenaline of:

  • Horse racing on snow and ice
  • Snow Polo
  • Skijoring – skies towed round the lake circuit by racehorses!!
  • Rubbing shoulders with A-Listers, the guests of large corporates and the wealthy

Add in exclusive luxury hotels, world famous Swiss hotel hospitality service and exquisite cuisine. And after sharing the competitors’ adrenaline rush your winners can create their own with:

Heliskiing, snowmobiles, dog sledging, glacier hiking, taxi bob run on the Olympic slope, snow golf and more with breaks in Igloo bars and terraces.

The exclusive event takes place in St Moritz each February!

Macmillan Fund Raising – Silent Auction. Please Help us Raise Money!!

Saturday, September 13th, 2014

GTAssociates are supporting MACMILLANS *World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” on Friday 26th September 2014. In addition to our Macmillan Coffee Morning (email me if you would like to pop in for drinks/goodies – all welcome but subject to a donation. Worcestershire Area) our industry colleagues & friends have kindly donated many fantastic items to be raffled or sold by Silent Auction.

Please help us raise even more funds for this worthy cause by bidding in our Silent Auction. (email bids accepted).

If you would like to purchase raffle tickets, cost £2.00 per strip (5 tickets), please pay via JustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/gill-talbot/, and we will put your tickets in the draw.

Silent Auction 2014

Bid for one or bid for a number of ITEMS either way the highest bid emailed to us by 1700 on Friday 3rd October 2014 will win the bid. Winners will be advised by email on Monday 6 October 2014.

Hint…….use £’s & pence as if people bid the same amount it will go to a bidding war!! Remember all proceeds go to Macmillan & can be donated via our JustGiving Page - https://www.justgiving.com/gill-talbot/

Send your email bids to gill@gtassociatesdmcs.com

Lot 1

A Three Night Stay including Breakfast for 2 people in a Superior Sea View Room at The 5* Almyra Hotel in Cyprus.  Value £500.00. Mimimum Bid £50.00

Valid from 1 October 2014 – 31 July 2015, some date exclusions and subject to availability.

Donated by The Almyra Hotel, Cyprus – www.almyra.com

Lot 2

£150 voucher for a meal for 2 persons at any Gaucho Restaurant. Minimum Bid £20.00

Donated by Air-Europa - www.air-europa.com

Lot 3

A Three Night Stay including Breakfast for 2 people in a Deluxe Room at The 5* Kempinski Hotel Bahia – Marbella Estepona.  Value £350.00.

Minimum Bid £50.00.

Valid from 1 October 2014 to 31 March 2015. Reservations must be make 15 days prior to arrival and subject to availability.

Donated by: Kempinski Hotel Bahia, Marbella Esteponawww.kempinski.com/en/marbella/hotel-bahia/

Lot 4

6 Bottle of Cypriot Wine (3 Red/3 White). Minimum Bid £10.00

Donated by The Cyprus Tourism Organisation - www.visitcyprus.com

Lot 5

Buffet Lunch or Dinner for 2 including a £20.00 Drinks Voucher at The Place Restaurant Melia White House London.  Value £60.00 – £70.00. Minimum Bid £15.00

Donated By Melia White House Hotel  www.meliahotels.com

Lot 6

Enjoy an Afternoon Tea for 2 people at The 5* Milestone Hotel in the Heart of Kensington. The Hotel is a member of The Tea Guild and has received a special ‘Award of Excellence’ from the UK Tea Council. Value £73.00. Minimum Bid £10.00

Donated by Red Carnation Hotels - www.redcarnationhotels.com

Lot 7

6 Bottles of Gellewza Sparking Maltese Wine. Minimum Bid £10.00

Donated by The Malta Tourism Authority - www.visitmalta.com

Lot 8

Traditional Afternoon Cream Tea with freshly baked scones, fruity strawberry jam, oodles of clotted cream and a wooded gift box containing best quality authentic Turkish Delight, Apple Strudel freshly baked by their continental baker and creamy hot chocolate from Barcelona.  Value £45.00. Minimum Bid £10.00

Donated by Delimann - www.delimann.co.uk

Lot 9

Choose from a One Night Golf or Spa Break for two people including Dinner & Breakfast at The Best Western Plus Windmill Village, Allesley. Value £180.00. Mimimum Bid £30.00

Donated by The Windmill Village Hotel – www.windmillvillagehotel.co.uk

Lot 10

2 Tickets to any Nickolls & Perks Wine Tasting Event.  Minimum Bid £10.00

Donated by Nickolls and Perks www.nickollsandperks.co.uk

Lot 11

A Three Night Stay including Breakfast for 2 people in a Double Room at the 4* Valentin Sancti Petri Hotel & Spa, Cadiz – Andalusia.  Value £250.00. Minimum Bid £30.00.

Donated by Valentin Sancti Petri http://valentinsanctipetri.com/

Valid from 27 March 2015 – 14 June 2015 & 15 September 2015 – 2 November 2015. Reservation needs to be made at least 15 days prior to arrival and subject to availability.

Lot 12

An Overnight Stay including Dinner, Bed and Breakfast for 2 people in a Double at The 4* Billesley Manor Hotel, Near Stratford upon Avon.  Value £200.00

Must be taken prior to 30 December 2014 & is Subject to Availability

Donated by: The Billesley Manor Hotel part of The Hotel Collection http://www.thehotelcollection.co.uk/hotels/billesley-manor-hotel-stratford-upon-avon/

Minimum Bid £30.00 Your Bid …………………………

Raffle Tickets Prizes can be purchased in advance (payment via our JustGiving Page) or during our “open office” Coffee Day!!’ (Contact me if you would like to join our “Coffee Party” – gill@gtassociatedmcs.com or call 01527 401625 or 07539 276054).

Terms and Conditions apply – full details on request.

For certain items we/the donor will supply a voucher and details of any time restrictions.

The Auction Items can be bid for either by email or by attending our Coffee Morning on 26th September 2014.

GTAssociates offers all auction items/raffle prizes in good faith without any warranty and/or undertaking as to the items monetary or experiential value.

We are supporting MACMILLANS “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning”

Thursday, August 21st, 2014

Can drinking coffee help support cancer sufferers!

Yes it can if you join MACMILLAN’S “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” so join our coffee party and help us raise funds while you raise your cup.

So put Friday 26 September 2014 in your diary and drop in.  Gill and Alan have an “OPEN HOUSE” Coffee Day from 10.30 am until the last coffee drop is drunk and last penny raised. (email me for our address details if you would like to drop in –gill@gtassociatesdmcs.com)

There will be more than coffee or tea if preferred.  Take part in our Silent Auction raffle, bring a cake, try one of ours, or try a taste of our destination(s).

We have some fabulous Silent Auction Prizes and details will be posted on our website, so keep an eye out for the Auction going live on Wednesday 17 September 2014. Final bids must be received by Friday 26 September at 1700.

Bid generously by emailing Gill Talbot – gill@gtassociatesdmcs.com

Come along, bring a friend, colleague or client.

Above all let’s make a difference by raising some cash!!

(Terms and Conditions apply - UK Residents only)

September 5 to September 7 2014 – Fam Trip to Madrid

Wednesday, July 16th, 2014

Refurbished, restyled and looking great. Melia Castilla is “home” for 2 nights this September to Melia UK’s latest Madrid Fam.

Neill Hendry from Melia UK will be taking guests from the UK and other EU countries to Madrid to showcase the many great Melia options in Madrid and Madrid itself. Fam dates 5/7th September

Our DMC Between Congresos y Eventos are arranging the ground programme.

The Castilla is now an attractive blend of contemporary and modern classic with 7,000 sq metres of fabulous meeting/exhibition spaces including the auditorium.