South Limburg: the place for business meetings that last
Organizing a business meeting or event in the Netherlands? Forget the typical locations and discover what South Limburg has to offer. After all, this part of the Netherlands quickly feels like a foreign country thanks to its gentle hills, historic castles and a Burgundian atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else in our country. At goMICE, we know how to organize group business trips or events and at the same time use it strategically to connect people. And that means thinking beyond just a beautiful location.
An event that lasts - from concept to communication
A client asked us to find an exclusive location for an anniversary weekend with a gala dinner. The assignment? No standard conference venue, but a place that people would remember. Our choice fell on an 18th-century castle in Vaals: stylish, monumental and including all the facilities for an event that goes beyond just a few good talks. At goMICE, we always look beyond just the location. How do you ensure that an event impresses and delivers results? For this we like to use our STRETCH method: a strategic communication plan that ensures that the effect of your event before, during and after will be felt.
An inspection that goes beyond 'does it look nice?'
Our venue inspections are not standard tours. We look beyond the aesthetics. Are the acoustics in the rooms up to par? Are the rooms properly insulated? How is the routing for larger groups? At this castle, the wine bar immediately caught our eye: an impressive room with a huge glass wall filled with top wines. Ideal for pre-dinner networking drinks. We immediately added that element to the program.
And that pre-dinner tasting? Absolutely no superfluous luxury. What your guests experience on a culinary level will linger in their memories of the event.
More than an event: an experience
A good location is one thing, but the real magic is in the experience. That's why we always explore the possibilities for activities in the surrounding area. And South Limburg has plenty of attractive possibilities, such as:
- Cave biking in Valkenburg: an underground bike ride through the marl caves. Unique, adventurous and guaranteed to be a conversation starter.
- Baking traditional “Limburgse vlaaien”: what is a trip to Limburg without an authentic flan workshop? Perfect as teambuilding or creative break during an intensive meeting.
- Scooter ride through the Hill Country: a relaxing way to discover the region and take your mind off a day of strategic sessions.
From inspiration to action
goMICE is not just about organizing an event, but about the strategic use of LIVE moments. How do you make sure your event really delivers for your organization? We think about:
- How to engage and activate participants in advance.
- How to make the targets of your event specific and measurable.
- How to make the most of the experience with a strategic communication plan.
For this client, that meant a tailor-made plan in which storytelling, smart communication and strategic touchpoints came together. The result? An anniversary weekend that was not only a success on the day itself, but also had an effect on employee engagement in the months that followed.
Do you also want to organize a business event that really adds value?
We at goMICE believe that an event should go beyond a beautiful location and a good dinner. We want your meeting or incentive to be used strategically.
Wondering how your organization can approach this? Schedule a complimentary sparring session and find out how we can take your event to the next level!
