Tuesday 9 September 2014

MIC… discover an unknown Mauritius 

with FRESH IDEAS...




UNIQUE Consortium of 10 TOP hotel partners, the best production company and a first class DMC. First of its kind on the island, MIC is exclusive to the South African MICE market.

What makes us different…

  • 10 TOP level resorts in excellent locations on the island.
  • The biggest meeting space & conference facilities.
  • Highly competitive rates.
  • Flexible All Inclusive answering to your budgets.
  • dedicated DMC with a different approach to incentives.
  • Personalized quotations.
  • Maximum of 24 hours turnaround on all requests.


Hotel Partners


Destination Management Company


Production Company


www.mic-mauritius.com

Tuesday 19 August 2014

Monday 21 July 2014

MICE TALK: Huw Tuckett (Site and COO of Uwin Iwin International) "The I in MICE"

MICE TALK: Huw Tuckett (Site and COO of Uwin Iwin International) "The I in MICE"
·         USA spent 240 billion p/a on travel incentives
·         Created 24 million jobs in the US
·         ROI @ 4.1
·         Average incentive traveller has 11 times more disposable income than any other traveller
·         DXB hosted an incentive of 15000 pax, injecting 80 million USD into the economy.

 Common frustrations and challenges:
1.       Tenders – pharmaceutical companies most guilty approaching 9 agents for 4 destination each
2.       Procurement – ridiculous rules…
3.       Budgets  - so restrictive and hard to work with

Ask more questions:

1.       Are spouses travelling?
2.       Will there be a meeting component?
3.       What are the objectives?

Types of incentives:
1.       Cash
2.       Bonuses and salary increases
3.       Vouchers – powerful (power of choice)
4.       Merchandise
5.       Travel – very powerful if managed well & meets the high expectation of the winner
6.       Time off
7.       “fear of management”
8.       Resources to do the job

·         Sales force can be divided into 3 categories
·         20% top performers (travel incentives work best) self-motivated and always achieve target.
·         70% most vital need to be incentivised & have different levels of engagement
·         10% always looking for a new job, not worth investment.

Benefits of travel incentives:
1.       Increase loyalty
2.       Networking between colleagues
3.       Delegates feel part of a “select club”
4.       Time off appreciated by delegate
5.       Sense of camaraderie
6.       Measurable ROI
7.       Halo effect (incentive winners creating hype, motivating others to try achieve reward)
8.       Delegates become ambassadors
9.       The incentive often ends up paying for itself

Travel incentive challenges for the planner

1.       ROE
2.       Incentive must provide brag value
3.       Constant fluctuating airport taxes
4.       Restrictive budgets
5.       Tenders
6.       Time out of office is an issue for management
7.       Lots of planning involved
8.       Its subjective and may not be for everybody  

Incentive Trends:
1.       New Austerity
2.       Short stays (4 nights)
3.       All inclusive so important
4.       Must provide ROI
5.       Value for money
6.       Meeting element for tax break
7.       Mostly economy class – not business anymore
8.       Regional offices get to dictate policy

Counter measures
1.       Quote with 24 hours or earlier
2.       Have real flexibility
3.       Value for money
4.       Get silly creative and capture imagination
5.       Deliver excellent
6.       Travel to emerging market destinations for less
7.       Ask questions (pure reward, or conference, spouses attending)
8.    Attention to detail

Tuesday 6 May 2014

MK new schedules as from July 2014!


Super Special at The St Regis Resort Mauritius


Introducing the brand new Outrigger Resort and Spa Mauritius

 
Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa
 
Mauritius has a new kid on the block! The brand spanking new 5* hotel with 181 sea-facing rooms, offering  a breathtaking beachfront location alongside the turquoise lagoons of the Indian Ocean.
 
Nestled in the nature reserve of Bel Ombre, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, down in the "secret South" unwind at one of their four swimming pools, relax with an indulgent treatment at the Navasana wellness spa, or simply explore the Domaine Bel Ombre Nature reserve.

For those looking for a more active break Outrigger offers an array of sports activities on both land and water, including the ever more popular kite-surfing, plus the 18-hole championship golf course, Golf Du Chateau Bel Ombre is only minutes away.

Whether you’re looking for an exceptional culinary experience or a more casual meal in tropical surrounds, Outrigger has a range of dining options to suit all tastes, from Mauritian, Asian, International and fine dining, to beach and poolside options. Exciting food concept for groups, and families, interactive eating is the order of the day!

Mauritius Incentive Connection has preferential rates for the South African MICE market for incentive groups! Contact kathy@micsouthafrica.co.za for a quote.