Regular readers of our blog already know how to organize a corporate trip. Today we will talk about which directions to choose to make the trip both interesting and not too expensive.
Georgia
How long to fly from Moscow: a little less than 3 hours
Do you need a visa: issued at the border
Corporate holidays and Georgia are an excellent combination: this hospitable country is ideal for MICE tourism. There is a comfortable climate, a friendly atmosphere and excellent cuisine. What else is needed to relax and unite the team.
Georgia has both sea and mountains, so a trip can be organized at any time of the year. The number of attractions and excursion programs is also large. In addition, holidays here are relatively inexpensive.
It is especially worth noting the variety of tours to wineries with tastings, which are perfect for corporate trips with business partners.
Türkiye
How long to fly from Moscow: 2.5-3 hours
Do I need a visa: no
An important advantage of Turkey is its almost year-round tourist season. In summer, corporate trips will include a beach holiday, and in winter, an excursion program can be organized. Prices for corporate trips to Turkey are among the lowest on the market.
A separate advantage of corporate holidays in Turkey is the visa-free regime with Russia.
Many large Turkish hotels are excellent for business purposes: they have equipped conference rooms and everything necessary for holding meetings of any level. In general, in Turkey you can find a hotel for any budget.
The most popular holiday destinations in Turkey include Antalya, Alanya, Marmaris, Fethiye and Kemer. In the low season – autumn or winter – you can organize corporate trips to Istanbul, where there are many options for excursions.
Bulgaria
How long to fly from Moscow: 3 hours
Do I need a visa: yes, Schengen or Bulgarian visa
Corporate holidays in Bulgaria are considered one of the most affordable: with fairly high service, prices for accommodation, food and entertainment are quite reasonable.
At the same time, it is a good holiday here all year round. In summer and autumn, corporate trips can be supplemented with beach holidays and excursion programs, and from October to April – wellness programs at thermal resorts, of which there are many in the country. Hotels suitable for corporate travel are mainly located in Varna, Burgas, Nessebar and Sozopol.
A separate plus is the size of the country: from almost any resort place it is easy to get to historical or cultural attractions, the travel time will take a maximum of an hour. For business trips with important partners or large clients, you can organize tasting tours or excursions to famous wineries.
Greece
How long to fly from Moscow: 3-4 hours
Do you need a visa: yes, Schengen
Greece is consistently one of the three most popular countries for corporate holidays. Accommodation prices here are relatively low, but the country is distinguished by its hospitality and excellent cuisine. It is best to fly here in the summer season, from approximately May to October: at this time a business trip can be combined with a beach holiday.
Greece offers some of the best conditions for MICE tourism in Europe: there are many hotels with conference rooms and everything necessary for events, developed infrastructure, a good entertainment program and, most importantly, the optimal combination of price and quality in hotels and restaurants.
When planning a business trip to Greece, pay attention to the following destinations: Athens, Rhodes, Crete and Corfu. In the capital you will be offered an excellent excursion program, and on the islands in the summer season it will go well with an excellent beach holiday.
Cyprus
How long to fly from Moscow: 3.5-4 hours
Do I need a visa: yes, pro-visa (electronic, issued via the Internet)
Cyprus today is considered one of the centers of business tourism. The tourism industry here is well developed, and business clients on the island have more than 60 of the best hotels at their disposal. In addition, there are many event companies here that are ready to organize any type of corporate recreation.
The advantages of Cyprus, in addition to developed tourism, include an excellent climate: there are about 300 sunny days a year and a very mild winter, when instead of a beach holiday you can organize a high-quality excursion program.
The island is relatively small, so you can get to major cities in an hour from almost any hotel. Be sure to include a visit to the capital of Cyprus, Paphos, in your excursion program.
Germany
How long to fly from Moscow: about 3 hours
Do you need a visa: yes, Schengen
One of the top countries for business tourism, Germany attracts many business travelers every year: it hosts more than 60% of the world’s industry exhibitions and is home to three of the world’s four largest exhibition centers. The most significant German business events take place in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin and Munich.
Corporate trips to Germany are regularly organized: in the fall for Oktoberfest, in summer and winter for excursion programs. The main tourist center is in Berlin, but attractive programs can also be organized in Cologne, Munich and Frankfurt am Main.
A distinctive feature of Germany is the so-called industrial tourism, within which excursions to various production facilities are organized: for example, you can visit the BMW plant in Leipzig or the August Förster piano factory in Löbau.
Russia
There are many advantages of corporate holidays in Russia: low ticket prices (especially if you choose, for example, training at one of the recreation centers near Moscow or a weekend trip to St. Petersburg), and a huge variety of leisure activities, and the absence of a language barrier. Also, employees will not have to change currency to pay on the spot. And, most importantly, you don’t need to apply for visas for everyone.
Corporate holidays in Russia are very diverse. You can take advantage of the offer of one of the agencies and organize a tour to Lake Baikal or Karelia, or you can purchase train tickets yourself, select and book a hotel and organize excursions.
The top cities for corporate travel, of course, include the largest business centers: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Nizhny Novgorod. If we talk about more relaxed types of corporate recreation, consider trips to the Russian North or, conversely, to the southern regions around Sochi. A popular option is a cruise on the Volga or a trip along the Golden Ring. With serious budgets, you can consider trips to Altai, Baikal or the Far East – such trips will be remembered by employees for a long time.
And, of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to lists or ratings: you can organize a successful business trip to almost any country. You can choose your destination and book tickets and hotels easily through OneTwoTrip for Business.
