Surf Lounge Ibiza, the ideal choice for teamwork-building company gatherings

The so-called MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) is in full bloom on Ibiza, and ditto for the firms that have taken to filling their calendars with MICE functions to promote teamwork or any manner of other objectives. Ibiza's exceptional location, favourable climate and undeniable allure make it the ideal site for such cutting-edge gatherings. A case in point is Surf Lounge Ibiza, whose versatile backdrop makes it the perfect place to combine sport and gastronomy.

In any booming industry, innovation is everything. That goes a long way to explaining the current upheaval in corporate travel, and why it's happening so fast. The shakeup can be attributed to the fact that these days, meeting, conference and event planners don't choose locations based simply on whether specific technical conditions are met. That's no longer enough; something has got to be happening there. Well, something is definitely happening at this exclusive waterfront establishment in the bay of Sant Antoni de Portmany. People today are looking for something different, experiences that are unique, appealing and creative. Hence, a growing number are breaking with tradition as they hunt for sites that allow for a marriage of business and pleasure. Namely, a place to convene key meetings and conferences while not skipping a beat when it comes to the fun. That's what makes the difference between a momentous event and a dud.

Part business, part teamwork, part experience

On Ibiza, most firms in MICE (also called the events industry) are still playing catch-up as to exactly what these concepts and philosophies really mean. Moreover, they're coming up against the task of pinpointing exceedingly specific facilities which aren't easy to come by. It's one hurdle that Surf Lounge Ibiza clears with ease. On Monday, June 5, the fitness space hosted one multinational firm's MICE function with a crowd of over 400 people from nearly every corner of the globe. The firm quickly saw itself at the forefront of a undeniable trend in local tourism. Explanations abound. Surf Lounge's sports facilities—which allow for everything from surfing an artificial wave and paddle surfing the Mediterranean, to jet-skiing, flyboarding, scuba initiations and dives—are just one part of it. There's also the fact that, from a fine-dining perspective, Surf Lounge Ibiza is incredibly adaptable. Truly in a league of its own, Surf Lounge Ibiza works as a site for company events, conferences, meetings, presentations or even pre-wedding get-togethers. Which explains why so many firms, large and small, are turning to Surf Lounge Ibiza's team of professionals when it's time to plan their meetings and events. The numbers can do the talking: since 2014, Surf Lounge Ibiza's events have increased three-fold.