Company Trip - An Amazing Energy Boosting Journey

Company trips have become a popular trend in recent years. Regarded as an annual activity in corporate culture, company trips offer not only an opportunity to relax and explore new destinations but also bring numerous benefits to both the company and its employees.
By Thiên An Media on 21/06/2023
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An overview of company trip

What is a company trip?

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What is a Company Trip?

A company trip is an activity designed for all members of a company to create a relaxed, comfortable, and memorable environment. This journey is often organized to foster bonding among team members, and leadership, enhance team spirit, encourage collaboration, and foster creativity. In addition to participating in travel activities, companies can also incorporate programs such as outings, team building, seminars, or gala dinners to provide the best experience for all members.

Purpose of a company trip

Enhancing work morale: A company trip provides employees with an opportunity to unwind and relax after days of stressful work. When employees feel comfortable and happy, they are motivated to perform better and contribute positively to the company.

Building camaraderie: Through the trip, employees can meet and communicate with colleagues from different departments and units. This helps build better professional relationships, improve teamwork skills, and bridge the gap between team members.

Fostering creativity and innovation: When employees are placed in a different environment, they can generate new ideas and develop their creative abilities.

Creating positive branding for the company: Organizing outdoor activities and charitable work during the trip can help the company build a positive image and demonstrate its social responsibility.

Benefits of a company trip

- Building better relationships between leadership and employees.

- Providing a morale booster, reducing stress, and creating a relaxing and comfortable environment.

- Encouraging employee creativity and teamwork.

- Creating opportunities for sharing experiences and knowledge among company members.

- Helping employees gain a better understanding of the company's goals and values.

- Providing opportunities to explore and experience new destinations.

- Boosting employee confidence and pride in their company.

- Facilitating communication and networking.

- Enhancing awareness of employee health and well-being.

- Improving the company's image and competitiveness in the job market.

- Creating memorable experiences and memories for all members of the company.

Common types of company trips

Here are some popular forms of company trips:

Tourist trips: Companies can organize tours to famous domestic or international destinations. This allows employees to explore new cultures, knowledge, and landscapes while enjoying local cuisine and participating in local entertainment activities.

Combining travel with team building and gala dinners: Combining team building activities, gala dinners, or similar events during the company trip is a common approach to foster employee bonding.

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Combining travel with team building

Travel combined with event organization, and conferences: Company Trips can also be organized in conjunction with company events or conferences. Members will participate in seminars, workshops, and idea exchanges, and build professional relationships while enjoying the travel space.

Outing and camping trip: This form focuses on exploring and experiencing natural spaces. The company can organize outings and camping trips in mountainous areas, beaches, lakes, or peaceful countryside regions. This allows employees to participate in activities such as hiking, camping, and boating.

Each type of company trip has its advantages and benefits. The choice of the appropriate form will depend on the characteristics of each company, as well as the objectives and desires of the trip.

The detailed process for organizing a company trip

Organizing an effective company trip requires thorough preparation and adherence to a specific process, including the following steps:

Surveying the travel needs

To understand the needs and desires of the members of the company regarding the trip, you can conduct a survey using Google Forms or polls within a private group. The company can ask questions about travel preferences, suitable timing, and desired activities.

Furthermore, if the company allows employees to bring their families and young children on the trip, early planning, and registration are crucial. This ensures the company can arrange and prepare everything properly, from accommodation to services suitable for younger members.

Determining the timing and destination for the trip

  • Destination selection

Businesses should vary the destination for the trip annually to avoid boredom among participants. Additionally, the company can survey the preferences of employees to choose the most suitable destination.

Here are some options to consider:

Beach and remote islands: With blue sea, white sand, and golden sun, this destination is suitable for outdoor activities and water sports.

Mountains and forests: Ideal for nature enthusiasts, employees can engage in mountain climbing, and forest walks, and enjoy the tranquil streams.

Ecotourism areas: Ecotourism locations possess natural and healthy environments, allowing employees to relax and rejuvenate. Activities such as fishing, hiking, and simple sightseeing are attractive in ecotourism areas.

MICE travel: Companies organizing MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) trips can rent conference halls, meeting rooms, restaurants, and hotels to facilitate professional activities. This not only provides an experiential environment but also creates opportunities for learning and networking in the business and technology sectors for employees.

  • Organizing the timing

Announcing the company trip early helps everyone arrange their work and time to participate comfortably. Additionally, determining the timing allows the company to choose the most suitable tourist season for the selected destination. For example, if going to Dalat, the company can organize the trip between November and June to provide the best experience.

Budget planning

When developing the program for the company trip, you need to create an estimated budget checklist to calculate the expenses. Below are some items that can be included:

Destination: Including rental costs for the venue and necessary items such as tables, chairs, stages, and sound and lighting systems.

Food and beverages: Costs for meals and drinks throughout the trip.

Entertainment and performances: Expenses for recreational activities, team-building, as well as artistic performances such as singing, dancing, and theatrical shows.

Design and printing: Costs for designing and printing materials such as company trip banners, backdrops, participation tickets, and itinerary schedules.

Photography and videography: Hiring photography and videography services during the trip.

Personnel: Costs for setup, staging, singers, promotional girls, tour guides, and uniforms.

Games and gifts: Prizes for games and gifts during the trip.

In addition to the direct expenses related to the trip, businesses need to consider other costs such as event management fees, VAT taxes, and contingency expenses associated with program changes.

Choosing a theme for the company trip

Choosing a suitable theme and idea will help maximize the effectiveness of the company trip. Here are some factors to consider when selecting a theme:

- It should emphasize teamwork and unity.

- It should align with the culture and core values of the company.

- The theme and ideas should be relevant to the purpose of the trip.

- It should be unique and exciting to attract attention and create excitement for participants.

  • Some themes for a company trip could be:

 "Time Portal"

- "Enchanted Forest"

- "Journey through Time"

- "Mysterious Island"

- "Valley of Happiness"

- "Magical Land"

- "City of Fun"

- "Speed Racing"

  • Some slogans for a company trip could be:

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Slogan "Innovate to Prosper"

- "Explore Together, Create Priceless Memories"

- "One Trip, Countless Joys, Endless Memories"

- "Shared Journey, Sustainable Connections"

- "Discover Life, Make Moments Together"

- "Connecting Team Spirit, Complete Joy"

Creating the program agenda and arranging services

  • Creating the program agenda

After having the plan and budget for the program, the next step is to create a detailed program agenda. This agenda should include a specific schedule of activities, detailed descriptions of each participating activity such as team-building, gala, and gameshow, as well as designate the time, responsible persons, and personnel to carry out the tasks.

An example:

Agenda for a company trip

Duration: From [date] to [date] (3 days, 2 nights)

Location: XYZ

Time

Activities

Day 1

8:00 AM

All employees gather at the company office.

8:30 AM

Depart from the company office to the destination (seaside resort).

10:00 AM

Check-in and free time for employees to explore and enjoy resort facilities.

12:00 PM

Lunch for all employees at the resort restaurant.

1:30 PM

Organize a team-building activity on the beach.

4:30 PM

Free time for employees to experience the swimming pool or resort entertainment activities.

7:00 PM

Gala dinner (employees will prepare performance items for the program).

10:00 PM

Return to hotel rooms for rest.

Day 2

7:00 AM

Gather to move to the sightseeing location.

8:00 AM

Go sightseeing at local tourist attractions, including visiting scenic spots and experiencing local culture.

12:00 PM

Lunch at a local restaurant.

1:30 PM

Continue the sightseeing and experiential program.

4:00 PM

Return to the resort, free time to enjoy resort services and entertainment activities.

7:00 PM

Organize a beach BBQ party with exciting prize-winning mini-games.

10:00 PM

Return to hotel rooms for rest.

Day 3

7:00 AM

Check out from the resort and prepare to return to the company office.

7:30 AM

Depart from the resort to the company office.

10:00 AM

Arrive at the company office, concluding the company trip program.

  • Book services

To book services for your company trip, it's recommended to conduct research and check the quality of service providers by reviewing previous customer ratings and feedback. Once you have gathered the necessary information, you can proceed with booking the required services such as flight tickets, transportation, accommodation, and dining arrangements.

Evaluate the results

After the trip, collect feedback from the employees who participated to evaluate the results of the company trip. Use this information to improve the organizing process and plan for future trips.

Some attractive tourist destinations for a company trip

Here are some attractive tourist destinations for a company trip:

  • Camping at Dalat Camp in Da Lat

Address: 284V+F7, Lat, Lac Duong, Lam Dong, Vietnam

- Employees can enjoy morning and evening walks in the surrounding area, breathe fresh air, and experience the tranquil atmosphere, listening to the sound of streams during the dry season and observing the animals on the property.
- Dalat Camp has an organic vegetable garden where guests can harvest fresh spices and vegetables (seasonally) for their meals.
- Trekking tours are available in the garden area, about 3 km from Dalat Camp, where you can find a wooden house, organic jackfruit, and persimmon trees.
- Other amenities include a two-story bookcase, indoor games, and a spacious outdoor area for organizing outdoor games and BBQs.

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Camping at Dalat Camp

  • H'mong Village Resort in Ha Giang

Address: Trang Kim, Dong Ha Commune, Quan Ba District, Ha Giang Province, Vietnam

H'mong Village is a beautiful resort with a capacity of up to 150 people, suitable for companies of various sizes. The restaurant serves a variety of specialty dishes from Ha Giang and small BBQ parties in the garden.

H'mong Village features an infinity pool, massage services, and herbal baths in the style of the H'mong people. Additionally, you can visit the traditional linen weaving village in Lung Tam or participate in trekking tours to explore the plateau.

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H'mong Village Resort

  • Stunning Nha Trang Beach

Nha Trang is considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world. When organizing a company trip to Nha Trang, employees have the opportunity to explore destinations such as Vinpearl Land and unique Cham architecture. They can indulge in the fresh air, enjoy beautiful beaches, and participate in exciting entertainment activities.

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Stunning Nha Trang Beach

  • Exploring the Mekong Delta - Western Vietnam

Organizing a company trip to the Mekong Delta - Western Vietnam will provide a unique and memorable experience for your business. The landscape of the Mekong Delta is stunning, with its maze-like canals, brackish forests, and vibrant floating markets, offering the most unique floating market experiences in Vietnam.
During the trip, employees can visit and explore fruit orchards, go kayaking through the mangrove forests, and savor the unique delicacies of the region. The peaceful, simple, and romantic lifestyle in the Mekong Delta will surely satisfy your business needs.

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Create lasting memories at VinWonders Nha Trang

Organizing a company trip plays multiple important roles, not only providing mental benefits but also motivating employees. If you are considering organizing a company trip, you can contact Thiên An Media, a professional company specializing in organizing company trips. They have a young, dynamic, and creative team committed to delivering exceptional and memorable event experiences for their customers.