'The Word' by Ovation - Autumn 09 |
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Dear friend,  Welcome to the Autumn edition of "The Word" by Ovation. This season marks another milestone in the Ovation story - the launch of our Strategic Partner Program in destinations where Ovation does not currently have wholly owned offices. Exclusive Partnerships have been confirmed in Greece, Hungary, Malta, Morocco, Poland and Turkey with several more in the pipeline. More on this in the next issue of 'The Word'. In this issue, we introduce two more Ovation destinations - Argentina and Belgium. Hugo Slimbrouck of Ovation Belgium goes under the spotlight to share his personal secrets and top tips for your perfect program in Belgium. Ovation Bear updates us on his latest global adventures, in particular, his gate crashing of the Site Young Leader's Academy in Iceland! And finally, we are offering you the chance to win a two night stay in the delightful 5 * Hotel Amigo in Brussels! Happy reading! Pat and Padraic
 Bienvenidos a Argentina!
''The land of silver", Argentina truly is a destination treasure. From the culturally eclectic attractions of Buenos Aires to the enchanting wineries of Mendoza and gaucho boy excursions on the ranches of Las Pampas. With ice adventures in El Calafate and wilderness trekking in Patagonia, this diverse destination offers something for the most discerning meeting or incentive guest. Read on for a sample incentive program specially created by Lucio Vaquera of Ovation Argentina
|  Meet Hugo Slimbrouck, 'Our Muscles from Brussels'
Hugo's Belgian sense of the absurd knows no limits - ask him in a serious moment to tell you about Luigi and Virginia's honeymoon trip to the US and he'll do so immediately in your choice of three languages, with great attention to detail. He brings the same attention to detail to his meeting and event planning and the same sense of fun to all his relationships. With Hugo things are always precise, professional and serious, but not for too long!!! He embodies "joie de vivre" and, alongside deep intellectual ability and profound practical wisdom, radiates childlike joy.Learn more about Hugo here
|  Belgium - a Country of Contrasts
Perfectly poised between France and Holland, the kingdom of Belgium encompasses all the very best that Europe has to offer for meetings and incentives. From the medieval charm of Bruges and Ghent to the castle-studded countryside of the forested Ardennes, visitors are spoiled for choice. Contrasting Flemish and French cultures combine with excellent international air access, cosmopolitan hotels and warm, hospitable people to create a wonderfully inviting destination. Hugo Slimbrouck looks forward to welcoming you to his native land,here he shares his choice of must do and see activities in Belgium
|  The Life and Times of Ovation Bear Chilling in the Blue Lagoon, late night fun runs, karaoke and sleepless nights! Ovation Bear has been up to his old tricks, this time gatecrashing the Site Young Leaders Academy in Reykjavik! Click here to read all about his latest antics! |  Competition Time - We want you to tell us what you think! Are you enjoying our newsletter, are we boring you to tears or are we at least getting it half right? This Autumn, we want you to tell us what you really think of 'The Word' by Ovation. In return for your thoughts we will enter you into a draw for a fantastic two night break for two people staying in the uber stylish 5 * Amigo hotel in Brussels. Simply click here and take our super quick survey . Your feedback is important to us! Congratulations to Suzy Hart of Freshfields, UK, the lucky winner of our Summer competition, who will enjoy a two night break in the fabulous 5 * Majestic Hotel and Spa in Barcelona |  The DMC Network supports ADME Accreditation Through our exclusive alliance with The DMC Network ( www.dmcnetwork.com), customers of Ovation are assured of consistent, seamless destination delivery across the United States and Canada. This summer The DMC Network is once again raising the company member standards by supporting the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) Accreditation program. The Accredited Destination Management Company® (ADMC) assists the meeting planning community by identifying qualifying criteria indicative of the highest quality destination management service providers ( www.adme.org ). By the end of 2009, the DMC Network aims to reach 50% accreditation with a goal of achieving 100% in 2010. As an industry leader, the DMC Network is committed to ensuring the highest level of performance and client satisfaction. |
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