Success Key: 5 Curious Tips for a Greener Event in Portugal
14 November 2018
As companies and organisations are becoming more concerned with the environment, hosting sustainable events is becoming a trend in the MICE industry. Discover why Portugal is a great destination for ecological events and some tips to make your event greener.
Why Should Companies Host More Ecological Events?
People in general are becoming more aware of the importance of preserving natural resources. By reflecting on these matters and applying them into practical measures, companies have the opportunity of taking responsibility and bringing positive impacts to the planet. This is important for the employees, as they feel part of a company that worries about their social responsibility and for the public reputation of the organisation. By hosting an ecological Incentive Travel Event, companies can reinforce their values and social responsibility, but also find creative ways to help the environment and involving the whole team in doing so. Some people tend to think that an ecological event is more expensive than others, but this is not necessarily true. In fact, when thinking about the organisation of a sustainable event it is even possible to balance costs and end up with a better value than for other type of events. Incentives Portugal is a Portuguese company that offers unique programmes, as they have specialized in hosting sustainable incentive events and meetings. Therefore, there are some important tips to take into consideration when organising this type of event:
The Vision
To organise a sustainable event, it is very important to have a specific vision about how this could apply to your incentive travel or meeting. Is your organisation concerned with the environment? Why? How could you transmit these ideas in an event? For you to have a successful eco-friendly event, the vision is the first (and more important step). This is what guarantees that your event is coherent, and that sustainability is at the core of your event and has been materialized in every detail: from the hotel, the suppliers, the transportation, amongst others.
The Venues and Location
One of the most important details of any event is the location. The way your team or guests feel in the space and the sustainability of the place are key for an ecological event. In terms of location, Portugal is an excellent destination for a greener event, as the country has been more and more concerned about sustainability. Apart from being a country with many natural reserves and with amazing pristine areas of natural beauty, it also has ecological venues with green certification. If you are organising a meeting or congress, the Congress Centre of Estoril has the gold certificate of the Earth Check. If you are planning a Corporate Event, there are some ecological hotels and lodges that are leading the eco-friendly way, as the Inspira Santa Marta Hotel – an hotel in the heart of Lisbon that offers ecological lighting, thermal heating, recycling, water flow reducers, amongst other measures that aim to make a difference without sacrificing comfort.
The Materials
The Meals
The Team Building Activities
Water Hiking
Horse ride
Horse riding is an excellent way of enjoying the outdoors and getting to discover some of the beautiful landscapes of Portugal, in a very sustainable and fun way.
Trekking Team Challenge
From mountains to cliffs, Portugal has the perfect landscape to do some trekking and see natural beauty that will amaze you. This can be the opportunity to reconnect with nature and make your event more meaningful. TIf you feel inspired to host a sustainable event and you would like to make it in Portugal, contact our expert team. With the most creative ideas and a green philosophy, we will help you to organize an eco-friendly event that suits the needs of your organisation!