Incentive Destinations from Gatwick
Incentive destinations from Gatwick
Good value on short haul, plus a few sunshine favourites. Ten routes from LGW that keep transfers short and the schedule clean.
1. Barcelona - Hotel Arts
Sea views, big event floors and a food scene built for groups. Ideal for spring and autumn incentives.
- Group size: 60–250
- Best for: Sunshine rewards with meeting time
- Vibe: Coastal, modern, social
Ask about Hotel Arts, Barcelona
2. Nice - Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
Promenade address and easy access to Cannes, Antibes and the hills. Polished and photogenic.
- Group size: 30–150
- Best for: Riviera feel without faff
- Vibe: Classic, bright, premium
Ask about Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
3. Lisbon - EPIC SANA Lisboa
Good value for five-star, rooftop vibes and meeting floors that scale. Add coast runs to Cascais if you want beach time.
- Group size: 60–300
- Best for: Meetings plus sunshine
- Vibe: Sunny, efficient, modern
4. Porto - The Yeatman
Terraced views over the Douro with cellars and tasting rooms close by. Strong for food and wine-led rewards.
- Group size: 20–120
- Best for: Gastronomy incentives
- Vibe: Elegant, wine-country in the city
5. Marrakech - Royal Mansour Marrakech
Private riads, intricate craft and gardens for receptions. Add souk experiences and desert dinners for scale.
- Group size: 20–120
- Best for: High-lux incentives
- Vibe: Opulent, intimate, crafted
Ask about Royal Mansour Marrakech
6. Dubrovnik - Hotel Excelsior
Old Town views with terraces over the water. Boat days and island hops keep energy up.
- Group size: 30–140
- Best for: Coastal incentives
- Vibe: Historic city, sea air, sleek
Ask about Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik
7. Split - Le Méridien Lav, Split
Resort layout with marina, beach decks and conference space. Easy to scale activities on the water.
- Group size: 60–220
- Best for: Active incentives
- Vibe: Coastal resort, modern
Ask about Le Méridien Lav, Split
8. Reykjavik - The Reykjavik EDITION
Nordic cool, geothermal pools and northern lights. A reliable winter option that still feels premium.
- Group size: 20–100
- Best for: Winter wow
- Vibe: Sleek, compact, scenic
Ask about The Reykjavik EDITION
9. Valletta - The Phoenicia Malta
City-edge gardens, harbour views and island-wide activity options. Transfers are short and easy.
- Group size: 40–160
- Best for: Sun with simple logistics
- Vibe: Mediterranean classic, compact
10. Funchal, Madeira - Savoy Palace
Atlantic island setting with rooftop venues and easy access to levada walks and boat trips. Great shoulder-season value.
- Group size: 40–180
- Best for: Nature-leaning incentives
- Vibe: Ocean, gardens, relaxed luxe
Ask about Savoy Palace, Madeira
Want sunshine without red-eye flights? LGW has range. We’ll balance flight times, transfers and dinner spots around your dates.
Incentive Destinations from Edinburgh
Incentive destinations from Edinburgh
Plenty of European options direct from EDI, plus a few seasonal routes. These ten pair short journeys with hotels that land real impact.
1. Amsterdam - Conservatorium Hotel
Design-forward base in a city that works well for walking agendas and canal time. Ideal for two-night incentives.
- Group size: 30–120
- Best for: Creative incentives
- Vibe: Stylish, easy, compact
Ask about Conservatorium Hotel, Amsterdam
2. Paris - Hôtel Lutetia
Left Bank classic that keeps logistics simple and elevates every dinner. Good for leadership groups.
- Group size: 30–100
- Best for: Senior incentives
- Vibe: Elegant, cultural, central
Ask about Hôtel Lutetia, Paris
3. Copenhagen - Villa Copenhagen
Nordic design, modern meeting kit and walkable districts. Works for teams who like clean lines and good food.
- Group size: 30–150
- Best for: Design-minded groups
- Vibe: Cool, efficient, sustainable lean
4. Reykjavik - The Reykjavik EDITION
Compact capital with big nature. Northern lights, lagoons and city dining within easy reach.
- Group size: 20–100
- Best for: Winter rewards
- Vibe: Sleek hotel, wild backdrops
Ask about The Reykjavik EDITION
5. Zurich - Baur au Lac
Park-side grande dame by the lake. Crisp service, classic dining and day trips into the Alps if you want them.
- Group size: 20–120
- Best for: Executive rewards
- Vibe: Classic, refined, efficient city
6. Gstaad - Gstaad Palace
An Alpine classic that sets the bar for incentive luxury. Gstaad Palace delivers polished Swiss hospitality, panoramic mountain views and a private function wing ideal for gala dinners or leadership retreats. Helicopter transfers and bespoke excursions make it a standout reward destination.
- Group size: 20–150
- Best for: Executive incentives and private buyouts
- Vibe: Alpine, exclusive, five-star heritage
7. Barcelona - Hotel Arts
Sun, sea and serious meeting floors. Easy to bolt on tapas routes and rooftop bars for the social slots.
- Group size: 60–250
- Best for: Incentives with fun baked in
- Vibe: Waterfront, modern, social
Ask about Hotel Arts, Barcelona
8. Prague - Four Seasons Hotel Prague
Views to Charles Bridge, calm interiors and walkable old town. Winter markets or river cruises slot in nicely.
- Group size: 30–120
- Best for: All-season incentives
- Vibe: Elegant, riverside, historic city
Ask about Four Seasons Hotel Prague
9. Oslo - THE THIEF
Waterfront art hotel with Nordic design and good meeting suites. Fjord activities nearby keep things fresh.
- Group size: 20–90
- Best for: Design-minded leadership groups
- Vibe: Contemporary, curated, scenic
10. Munich - Hotel Bayerischer Hof
Historic luxury with multiple dining rooms and a rooftop bar. Alpine day trips possible if you want them.
- Group size: 40–180
- Best for: Classic European rewards
- Vibe: Grand, efficient, central Europe
Ask about Hotel Bayerischer Hof, Munich
Tell us if you want winter markets, summer rooftops or strict meeting blocks. We’ll plan around flight times and daylight.
Welsh wildcards
Welsh wildcards
Wales has range. Coast, castles, slate caverns, stadiums and a few surprises that land a big punch for corporate groups. These ten picks bring something different without making logistics painful.
1. Portmeirion Village, Gwynedd
Italianate village on a private peninsula with colourful facades and sea views. Multiple spaces indoors and out. Great for brand moments and incentive photos that don’t look like anywhere else in the UK.
- Group size: small to mid-size multi-space
- Best for: Incentives with a cinematic feel
- Vibe: Surreal, coastal, exclusive
Ask about Portmeirion Village, Gwynedd
2. Hensol Castle, Vale Resort, near Cardiff
Restored castle with lakeside grounds and modern AV tucked behind the stonework. Easy to scale from strategy days to gala dinners.
- Group size: meeting suites to full banqueting
- Best for: Leadership offsites and awards
- Vibe: Historic shell, modern core
3. The Coal Exchange Hotel, Cardiff Bay
Iconic trading hall turned hotel with a dramatic main room and smaller spaces around it. Strong story for product launches and dinners.
- Group size: mid to large dinners
- Best for: Awards and launches
- Vibe: Industrial heritage, theatrical
Ask about The Coal Exchange Hotel, Cardiff Bay
4. St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff
Open-air museum with historic buildings and modern galleries. Evening receptions feel special, daytime breakouts have plenty of character.
- Group size: receptions to theatre formats
- Best for: Heritage-led events with purpose
- Vibe: Authentic, storytelling, green
Ask about St Fagans National Museum of History
5. Zip World Llechwedd Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog
Underground slate caverns with lighting and adventure courses. Add meeting space above ground then head below for the headline moment.
- Group size: activity rotations
- Best for: High-energy incentives and team challenges
- Vibe: Adventurous, other-worldly, memorable
Ask about Zip World Llechwedd Caverns
6. Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Boxes, lounges and pitch-side access for photos. Works for conferences with a sports twist or sponsor-heavy hospitality.
- Group size: boxes to arena-scale receptions
- Best for: Sales kickoffs, partner hospitality
- Vibe: Big-league, central, high-energy
Ask about Principality Stadium
7. The Royal Mint Experience, Llantrisant
Meeting suites attached to the UK’s coin-making HQ. Behind-the-scenes tours and themed activities turn a regular meeting into a talking point.
- Group size: small to mid-size meetings
- Best for: Client education and incentives
- Vibe: Unexpected, curated, secure
Ask about The Royal Mint Experience
8. Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Seafront theatre and conference centre with space to scale and plenty of hotels close by. Good for national meetings away from the usual hubs.
- Group size: theatre + exhibition
- Best for: Conferences with main stage
- Vibe: Coastal, practical, scalable
Ask about Venue Cymru, Llandudno
9. Swansea Arena, Copr Bay
Modern arena that flips between performance and corporate formats. Big stage, strong tech and new neighbourhood energy outside.
- Group size: arena-scale plenary and shows
- Best for: Awards with performance
- Vibe: Contemporary, headline, bright lights
10. National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
Industrial heritage meets clean, modern galleries. Evening receptions work well here with easy branding and local suppliers.
- Group size: receptions and theatre
- Best for: Networking with a story
- Vibe: Waterfront, cultural, flexible
Ask about National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
Want coast, castle and city in one programme? We’ll stitch Cardiff, the Vale and North Wales into a tidy plan with honest coach and rail timings.