Tenerife, the largest and most populous of Spain’s Canary Islands, offers a dreamscape for incentives, with a pristine natural landscape, a year-round average temperature of 73°F, stellar venues and accommodations and unique F&B offerings.
Tourism executives tell us that Tenerife also stands out as an exceptional incentive destination thanks to its seamless connectivity—with direct flights from major cities, including New York, Madrid and London on United Airlines and Air Europa, among others.
Once they arrive on this gorgeous volcanic island, attendees will experience everything from world-class conference facilities and luxurious accommodations to unique outdoor adventures—whether it’s exploring Spain’s highest peak, Mount Teide, encountering Europe’s largest resident whale population or unwinding on unique black-sand beaches. Plus, the destination offers a reduced local tax rate of just 7 percent, so planners can maximize their budgets without compromising on quality.
When it comes to its venues, planners can choose from an array of conference centers and unique spaces. Among those is the Santiago Calatrava-designed Adan Martin Tenerife Auditorium, situated on the Los Llanos waterfront of Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife, between the Marine Park and the edge of the port. It contains over 15 open-plan, flexible and multi-purpose spaces both inside and out. Other noteworthy venues include the Bodegas Monjue winery, with views of the surrounding vineyards and Mount Teide; Siam Park, whose beach has a capacity for up to 3,000 banquet-style; the Finca La Ganania, a grand Canarian-style country house with lush gardens; and the exquisite, 17th-century manor house Casa Lercaro Orotava, with views over the Atlantic.
The island offers an extensive hotel capacity, with over 50,000 beds in four- and five-star hotels, including Barcelo-, Hard Rock-, Iberostar- and Melia-branded properties, as well as a new Royal Hideaway property, set alongside the Costa Adeje golf course and within arm's reach of the Atlantic. When it comes to its teambuilding activities, Tenerife offers the great outdoors where groups can go mountain biking, canoeing and hiking. There are also suitable climbing spots as well as sites for archery and target shooting. —Paloma Villaverde de Rico
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