The Alcron Hotel Prague has returned to its independent roots and remains a place full of elegance, quality and humility. New possibilities arise that bring an increased focus to cordial, sincere service, luxury and quality gastronomy. The Alcron Hotel offers a variety of conference and banqueting facilities, ideally suited to events and business meetings in …
Kiva is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. Since 2008, GC team members have helped fund loans to entrepreneurs in need. www.kiva.org
Attitude of gratitude. As we turn our attention this month to Thanksgiving (at least for N. Americans); it’s time to take a pause and be thankful for this year’s blessings and yes even its challenges. I find that when I take the time to truly be grateful for what I do have, the challenges and …
Overlooking the picturesque Canyamel valley, Park Hyatt Mallorca is a luxury resort that reflects the style of a traditional Majorcan hilltop village with references to local art and cultural heritage. The resort features 142 luxurious guest rooms and 16 exquisitely designed suites, seamlessly blending sophistication and elegance with timeless regional accents. The spacious rooms and …
Our charity of choice during our visit to Rotterdam is Stichting B for You. They provide a mentorship program that helps children maximize their talents by matching them to a mentor to stimulate them to finish school and continue to be an engaged member of society. Stichting B for You helps children discover what they …
Recently the headquarters team visited Andre House and work together with other volunteers to prepare and serve their gracious guest a hot meal. Andre House is a ministry to the homeless population of the Phoenix area.
I can’t believe we’re in the 4th quarter of the year already. While there are promises of cooler temperatures in Phoenix (not quite here yet), there are already rumblings about the “holidays” right around the corner! In a few weeks’ time many of our GC team members will meet in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, prior to …
For those seeking bespoke business amenities, Mandarin Orchard Singapore offers guests exclusive access to a host of preferential privileges—from detailed attention and personalised service by Meritus Ambassadors, to elegantly prepared all-day refreshments by a dedicated culinary team. Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a tennis court, and a medical clinic. Hotel …
The people still wore traditional clothing, the homes were simple, and the marketplace was full of stalls that sold everything from homemade brooms to handcrafted jewelry. There was not a building over two stories high, with the exception, of course, of Potala Palace. We were there to oversee the screening of children for congenital heart …
Wonderful Copenhagen is the official Convention Bureau of the Greater Copenhagen area. Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark with a population of 1.2 million, but there are almost 2 million people in the Greater Copenhagen region. The city hosts several large conventions, conferences, meetings and corporate events every year, attracting delegates and …
I have been volunteering at Andre House for the last 20+ years as a “Thursday Night – Bean Burrito Night” server (3 to 4 times per year) – typically on “Line 2 – beans”! I have always been amazed at the dedication of the staff and volunteers and their goal to extend “hospitality” to their …
We invited our global team to Scottsdale, AZ with a series of meetings and events with over 40 of our team members and partners from around the world. It was a great time of connecting and sharing, culminating with volunteering together at Feed My Starving Children, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to providing nutritious meals to …
Business Events Australia delivers marketing communications, industry partnerships and a trade distribution program to raise international awareness and consideration of Australia as a business events destination. Australia is a country that inspires the imagination and evokes images of beautiful beaches, outback landscapes, welcoming people and a laid-back outdoor lifestyle. That’s just the beginning of what …
SPECIAL INTEREST Where is your favorite place to travel? Personally the world is my favorite destination. Love to experience and stimulate all my senses when traveling with the different smells, tastes, sight, sound, and touch. Each destination has its own magic, so it is very difficult for me to choose a favorite place other than …
I was delighted to meet up with several of our GC Team Members in Boston this month for our summer “BAM” (Business Advancement Meeting). While we have several larger team meetings during the year, these meetings are smaller and more intimate in nature. We get an opportunity to share our knowledge, experiences, and encourage each …