Pink Elephant Journeys successfully executes a four-day incentive trip to Sri Lanka for a top Indian venture capital firm within a short timeframe
Event brief
India-headquartered venture capital company Aavishkaar Group engaged luxury tour operator Pink Elephant Journeys to organise a 4D3N incentive trip for their top executives to Sri Lanka.
Event highlights
For many of the delegates, this was their first visit to Sri Lanka. The group, departed from either Mumbai and Delhi for Colombo on Vistara Airlines.
Upon arrival at their accommodation at Jetwing Lighthouse hotel, the group was welcomed by Pink Elephant Journeys’ managing director Vineet Raina, who specially flew in from Mumbai to greet the group. The first day was a leisurely affair, highlighted by a captivating cultural dance performance presented by a local group. The evening concluded with a sumptuous dinner at the hotel.
Aside from 1.5 days of business meetings at the hotel, the rest of the itinerary was packed with activities such as a tour of both Galle city and Galle Fort; water-based activities in Mirissa; teambuilding games, and a sunset yacht party.
On the final day, while some of the group was driven to Colombo to fly back to India, others stayed behind to explore Sri Lanka, and extended their trips to Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, and Kandy.
Challenges
Vineet recounted several challenges in planning the tour, such as procuring enough rooms at Jetwing Lighthouse hotel, and organising a team building activity inside the Galle Fort which required the participation of several locals.
It was also a challenge to put everyone on the same flight, as travel was during a high-demand period. But Pink Elephant Journeys persevered, and managed to secure all required airline seats within a tight timeframe directly from Vistara airlines.
“By maintaining regular contact with the incentive group and local partners, we were able to effectively communicate the day’s schedule to all involved, resulting in a successful corporate offsite,” he stated.
Event Aavishkaar Group Offsite & Incentive trip 2023
Organiser Pink Elephant Journeys
Venue Galle, Sri Lanka
Dates 12-15 December 12-15, 2023
Attendees 62
