Prevue September-October 2016 - 28

Above: Pima Air Space Museum (photo credit: Visit Tucson) STOCKHOLM As a creativity engine for Scandinavia you'll find no shortage of ideas for adding pizzazz to your meeting in Stockholm. Whether working with the city's music techs, fashionistas or game animators or booking one of hundreds of cultural venues, crosscollaboration with local artists can make for some compelling, not to mention fun, meetings and events. The world's biggest social media conference for travel writers, travel brands and industry professionals just took place at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Center. Tbex kicked off by introducing the nearly 1,000 worldwide attendees to the city via rooftop and archipelago tours, samplings of the city's cuisine and trails that traced the footsteps of Alfred Nobel, for whom the Nobel prizes are named. Aside for some pretty high-octane educational and business Getting Cultural Sweden is full of "Authentic and Eccentric Experiences." In fact, check out that exact concept on our website for more ideas. 28 | prevuemeetings.com sessions, attendees dined and partied in some of the most cultural venues imaginable, such as the Vasa Museum, which houses a meticulously preserved 17th century warship, and after party event at ABBA the Museum, where attendees were invited to become dancing queens for the evening. Attendees also enjoyed post-event FAMS into the Swedish Laplands-from the enchanting Tree Hotel in Lulea to cultural excursions in lesser-known destinations like Umeå, named the "European Capital of Culture" in 2014, and Dalarna, where much of the popular imagery of Sweden derives from. Mid-December in Stockholm is all about the Nobel Prize and plenty of authentic laureate options await groups. In the 19th century Nobel Factory and event space near Lake Mälaren, groups of up to 500-seated can dine, mix and mingle in the ambiance of the brick-walled and woodbeamed Big Hall. The Nobel Museum offers attendees guided tours and lectures, along with bookable event space, and stopping by the Stadshuskällaren Restaurant for a Nobel meal served on genuine Nobel service is the perfect way to cap off the experience. Located in City Hall where the Nobel Banquet takes place, Stadshuskällaren offers all of the menus that have been served at the banquet since 1901. ST. LUCIA A new "vibe manager" is rolling into Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort in St. Lucia. From developing distinct soundscapes to implementing a strong sense of place, the vibe manager will be tasked with helping to create innovative venues and assisting with resort programming that enhances the group or event experience. The luxury boutique resort, with over 100 acres of lush tropical forest and sugar white sand at its doorstep, is already known for its inspiring, eco-friendly ambiance and amenities, which include everything from a world-class Rainforest Spa and full PADI dive facility to CSR initiatives. With thousands of cocoa trees dotting the island, the chocoholics in your group will embrace St. Lucia's centuries-old chocolate legacy. Many of the island's resorts and hotels use cocoa in spa treatments and culinary dishes. And although St. Lucia's Chocolate Heritage Month passed in August, the cocoa train keeps truckin' on. During a tour at the Fond Doux Holiday Plantation, groups can participate in the traditional "cocoa-rina" dance to polish http://www.prevuemeetings.com

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