Human resources are key to the success of your business. An increasing number of companies have come to the realisation that motivated teams have lower numbers of resignations and fewer slumps in productivity. So what can help teams stay upbeat and goal-focused? Incentive activities are a great trump to have up your sleeve. And where better to host your incentive than the Costa del Sol, a destination with expertise in all forms of MICE tourism. Keep reading to discover five ideas for incentive activities your team will love in the province of Malaga.
Incentive trips
An excellent way to escape the pressures of the office and for workmates to get to know each other on a more personal level, travel is one of the best incentive activities out there. You can plan your trip however you like, either setting out an itinerary for your team or giving them the freedom to spend their time as they choose.
The province of Malaga is a destination like no other for incentive trips. Not only does the area offer all sorts of experiences for your team to enjoy, it also boasts lovely weather all year round and spectacular scenery combining the sparkling Mediterranean and the verdant mountains.
Group activities
Nevertheless, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get the same benefits. More low-key incentives, such as group activities, are a great way to get people together. These activities can be either in-person or online.
Cooking workshops make a great group activity. Inviting your team to delve into traditional Spanish and Andalusian cuisine is the perfect way to bring teams together - particularly when people are working in different countries - introducing them to ingredients they may not be familiar with and getting them to bond over something everyone enjoys. If your group is particularly keen on gastronomy, you could always take the experience up a notch with a visit to a winery complete with tasting session.
Did somebody say adrenaline?
If your team is young and full of beans, an incentive activity that will get their adrenaline pumping will be right up their street. The Costa del Sol isn’t short on options. You could plan an afternoon of paintballing, pitting different teams or departments against each other, or get them involved in games with physical challenges and mental puzzles to overcome. Alternatively, you could take the whole team kart racing, instilling a healthy dose of competition among them.
Outdoor pursuits
Carrying on from the last point, there are all sorts of adventure sports that will satisfy even the most daredevil of your employees. But be careful here - these activities might not be for everyone. If your team enjoys a slower pace of life, options could include hiking, horse rides and other activities that will immerse you in beautiful natural landscapes.
If you do think adventure is suitable for your business incentive, in the Costa del Sol there’s no shortage of opportunities. Water sports are always fun so why not treat your employees to days out snorkelling, water skiing, surfing and even canyoning (in places like Sima del Diablo)? Alternatively, you can keep your feet on dry land with a walk along the vertiginous Caminito del Rey in Desfiladero de los Gaitanes or float up into the skies with an unforgettable hot air balloon ride.
Charity events and volunteering opportunities
Lending a helping hand to a charitable cause is an increasingly popular choice of incentive activity among businesses. Collaboration is needed between public, private and not-profit institutions to reduce and ultimately eliminate the inequality suffered by disadvantaged persons such that they can live a better life.
Nowadays, an increasing number of companies are planning volunteering trips as well as getting employees involved in charity work. Employees tend to be keen to get stuck into this type of work.
Conferences and cultural events
To bring this list to a close, we’d like to shine a light on professional and cultural events. It might just be the case that the sector your company operates in is particularly suited to conferences, conventions and trade fairs. These sorts of incentives may be just the ticket to motivating your team, perhaps even more so than the ideas listed above.
One of the European leaders in MICE tourism, the province of Malaga boasts a wide range of venues, experiences and experts that specialise in incentive travel. Have you been inspired by any of the incentive ideas in this post? If so, start organising your experience in the Costa del Sol, enlisting the help of world-class service providers who will make every step go exactly to plan. We look forward to seeing you and your team in the sun.
