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How To Make Your Corporate Hospitality More Than Memorable

By Dominic Donaldson
Sep 22, 2009
Corporate hospitality is an important aspect to any business, if successful can make your company new customers, profit and keep a good relationship with existing clients. Prestigious sporting events are usually a sure fire way to impress your clients, events such as Wimbledon and The Ashes. Here in this article we shall look at some of the common mistakes companies make at corporate events so you can avoid them and get the most out of your corporate hospitality.

The first mistake that is often made is that the company chooses same event each year so it becomes both predictable and boring. Keep things fresh, exciting and modern so that every year your company will be renowned for pulling all the stops. Different events show creativity and will draw clients in if it is given a good reputation. Don't be afraid to try alternative events and not just spectator sports, get your guests involved and keep it quirky. Something adventurous won't be forgotten and will show that your company makes an effort each year.

Spectator sport corporate hospitality is a great idea and to take your guests to see something as well known as Wimbledon is a fantastic opportunity. However if your company cannot afford that every year why not get your clients a bit more involved? A day of golf or equally any other sport is a productive way of getting to know everyone a bit better. This event is far more involved than others and will appeal to sport lovers in a big way. Celebratory drinks after a good day of fun is a good way to wind down and bond even further.

Take more time to see to your clients needs when booking your event, as this looks thoughtful and will encourage more people to come. Book a venue that is easy to access from train stations and air ports. Check and even suggest hotels that are in the area you wish to hold your corporate hospitality event. This shows that you have considered your guests and make them feel valued, which is really what a company wants to achieve.

Gift bags are a good idea to add to your day, it's another chance for you to impress your clients and make them feel that they have experienced a memorial day. Gift bags can be filled with a promotional item from each client, so at the end of the hospitality event each client can stay in contact with one another and not loose contact details.
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