Planning an international retreat for a large gathering can be intimidating. And for good reason. International retreats take us to unknown places, with different cultures, foods, and ways of doing things. Plus, they tend to be more logistically complicated. But international retreats also give way to some of the most exciting and remarkable trips you can give to your employees.

Planning an international retreat for a large gathering can be intimidating. And for good reason. International retreats take us to unknown places, with different cultures, foods, and ways of doing things. Plus, they tend to be more logistically complicated. But international retreats also give way to some of the most exciting and remarkable trips you can give to your employees.

This week we are doing a deep dive into what it means to plan an international retreat. While it can seem intimidating to take guests overseas, we have seen it be the most rewarding and inexpensive way to say, “Let’s get together and collaborate!”

Icebreakers will set the stage and tone for the rest of the event.. Those moments where colleagues are guided to conversation topics that help them open up about who they are and how they feel.

This week we wanted to take a deep dive into how to think about the types of icebreakers that would actually fit with the environment and culture of the people you are inviting to your event.

Sharing specific location and hotel recommendations for your last-minute summer or fall events. The BoomPop expert event planners shared their advice on how to conduct a last-minute hotel search.