Dear friend,

Welcome to the summer edition of "The Word" by Ovation. We've had a really busy couple of months with IMEX in May and the launch of our three new Ovation offices in Hong Kong - Macau, Holland and Denmark. This brings to 17 the number of destinations in which Ovation now operates with plans to expand even further in 2009.

 

 

In this issue of the Word we introduce two more of our most popular destinations - Arabia and Spain.... Sonia Nicolau of Ovation Spain goes under the spotlight to share her personal secrets and top tips for your incentive trip to Spain.

Ovation Bear updates us on the latest from OB's global adventures in Asia and Arabia, and finally, we are offering you the chance to win a wonderful two night stay in the fabulous 5 star Majestic hotel in Barcelona!

Congratulations to Sharon Moser of CMP who was the lucky winner of our Spring competition for a two night break in one of Italy's most luxurious resorts, La Posta Vechia!

Happy reading!

Pat and Padraic

Arabian Days and Nights... With iconic hotels and bedouin desert camps, bustling bazaars and serene beaches, flawless service and year round sunshine, few destinations can compete with the allure of Arabia. From the vibrant modernity of Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the quaint charm of ancient Oman, the destination pulses with a cosmopolitan energy making it one of the most diverse destinations for incentives and meetings. With offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Ovation Arabia is ideally placed to ensure the success of your visit to Arabia. Click here for a sample incentive program in dazzling Dubai Meet Sonia Nicolau Stylish, sophisticated and Spanish to her fingertips, Sonia Nicolau is our Ovation senorita. Passionate about her native country and the meetings and incentive industry in general, Sonia’s ability to create magical events and deliver unique incentive experiences is unsurpassed. But who is the person behind the sassy veneer? Click here to learn more Cava, culture and culinary arts - Just three enticing reasons to visit Spain but that’s not all this wonderful destination has to offer. A cordial people, sunny climate, incomparable Moorish scenery, cosmopolitan cities of Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, regional variety of Andalusia and Galicia, Spain offers so many exciting options for meetings and incentives. Here Sonia Nicolau from Ovation Spain shares her 'must do's for your next trip to Spain….Olé!"   The Life and Times of Ovation Bear  Ovation bear was indeed a popular character at IMEX this year with the number of Cub Club members growing to almost 500! Ovation Bear is now on Facebook and Twitter. Add OB as a friend on Facebook by searching Ovation Bear and follow OB on twitter at  http://twitter.com/OvationBear . Click here to read the latest from OB's travels to China, Hong Kong, Macau and Arabia.                 Competition Time   This summer, we are offering you the chance to win a two night stay for two people with buffet breakfast in the fabulous Majestic Hotel and Spa in Barcelona. Enjoy the buzz of city centre living in this luxury 5* accommodation located in the very centre of Barcelona, on Paseo de Gracia, home of the best shopping, Gaudi monuments and in walking distance to the Ramblas. To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize simply click on the link and answer the following question: In which boutique hotel did OB and the two P's stay while in Beijing?      Pat Delaney scoops IMEX Academy Award Pat Delaney, Co Founder and MD of Ovation Global DMC was honoured with an IMEX Academy Award during the recent IMEX tradeshow in Frankfurt. Pat received the award for the European region based on his longstanding commitment to driving quality standards within the Meetings and Incentive Travel industry and doing so, according to IMEX Managing Director, Paul Flackett, “with more than a little Irish charm, good humour and infectious exuberance.”Well done Pat!