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São Miguel Redefined Azores, Portugal
When planning corporate events, convenience is often king. But one bold client came to us with a different vision: “Take us somewhere meaningful, somewhere off the beaten path.” Our answer? “São Miguel, the green heart of the Azores, a volcanic island brimming with natural beauty and authentic culture”.
We curated a four-day incentive and strategy retreat for 60 participants, blending business sessions with unforgettable local experiences. The mission: to create moments of awe, genuine connection, and a deep sense of place.
Highlights of the program included whale watching along the island’s breathtaking coastline, offering participants a rare, emotional connection with the natural world. In the evenings, the group gathered for a private dinner set within centuries-old Fort Terrace Restaurant, where historic stone walls hosted refined regional cuisine and ambient music.
Hosting an event on a remote island brought its own set of challenges, from limited flight connections and scattered accommodations to rapidly changing weather patterns. But each obstacle was met with a proactive strategy:
• Flight logistics were resolved through staggered arrivals, with personalized airport pickups and a warm welcome at the hotel for early arrivals, complete with refreshments and local hosts offering orientation.
• Accommodations, spread across four boutique hotels, were carefully selected within walking distance of each other. We created a WhatsApp group to coordinate daily transfers and ensure the group felt unified, despite being in different locations.
• Weather unpredictability, a known trait of the Azores, was met with layered planning. For each outdoor activity, we developed a tailored Plan B, not just a fallback, but a meaningful alternative. When rain disrupted the whale watching schedule, we seamlessly pivoted to a private cultural immersion at a local ceramic studio, where participants took part in a hands-on tile-painting workshop and enjoyed a surprise tasting of local liqueurs.
In the end, the event was more than a success, it was a story. A celebration of place, people, and purpose. São Miguel reminded us that the most remote destinations often create the most powerful experiences.
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Abreu Events is a brand within the Abreu Travel Group that carefully embraces corporate events, meetings and incentives, as well as, launching new products or brands.
Through our legacy, Abreu Events – Meetings & Incentives, acquired a dominant position in the marketplace due to its unique approach that provides creative and innovative solutions at a competitive rates, exceptional professional expertise and ensuring excellent services.
Abreu Events – Meetings & Incentives assures a pleasant time whilst delivering your objectives with a personalized and efficient services in Portugal and Spain.
Through our legacy, Abreu Events – Meetings & Incentives, acquired a dominant position in the marketplace due to its unique approach that provides creative and innovative solutions at a competitive rates, exceptional professional expertise and ensuring excellent services.
Abreu Events – Meetings & Incentives assures a pleasant time whilst delivering your objectives with a personalized and efficient services in Portugal and Spain.
