At IT&CMA 2024, The Slate introduces its Mindful Meetings campaign, focusing on wellness and holistic event planning for enhanced delegate experiences.
Today at IT&CMA & CTW 2024 combined trade show in Bangkok, The Slate launches their Mindful Meetings campaign. Two years on from the global pandemic and our approach to work and perspectives have fundamentally changed with a new focus on wellness. Organizations are increasingly prioritizing the mental and physical health of their employees. The Slate, a distinguished hotel and event venue in Phuket, Thailand, has recognised this shift and responded with a comprehensive approach to mindful meeting arrangements, setting a new standard for wellbeing meetings on the island. At IT&CMA and CTW 2024, The Slate is unveiling its Mindful Meetings campaign.
Aiming to stay on- trend in tourism and travel, The Slate has developed a comprehensive wellness strategy that can be easily aligned with your event goals, themes and attendee demographics. They have partnered with fitness instructors, nutritionists, mental health professionals and wellness specialists to design and deliver event programmes that will enhance the focus, engagement and productivity of delegates and ensure greater satisfaction from all attendees.
Recent data from the Incentive Research Fund reveals a significant transformation in event planning priorities: 86% of internal and 68% of external meeting planners now place wellbeing at the forefront of their objectives. At The Slate, this shift is not merely a trend but a core principle woven into the fabric of their event management philosophy.
The Slate is dedicated to creating an environment where physical, mental and social wellbeing are seamlessly integrated into every aspect of your event. The hotel’s approach to the physical environment redefines traditional venue design. Rather than merely providing functional spaces, The Slate offers restorative settings where natural light pours through expansive windows, and lush outdoor areas invite rejuvenation. The Jomon Pavilion, with its vaulted ceiling and panoramic daylight windows, along with the expansive 25 acres of tropical gardens, provides an invigorating backdrop that harmonizes work with relaxation.
For those seeking physical rejuvenation, The Slate has a gym, an adults-only swimming pool, and the tranquil Coqoon Spa. These amenities are not just supplementary; they are central to a holistic approach to wellbeing, offering delegates ample opportunities to unwind, recharge, or invigorate themselves as needed.
In an era where stress and burnout are increasingly prevalent, The Slate is committed to fostering mental wellness. The hotel’s venue includes serene, informal areas designed for relaxation, providing essential spaces for recharging during intense sessions. Additionally, their Chef and event coordinator collaborates with clients to create menus that are both nourishing and energizing. Expect a selection of fresh salads, revitalizing smoothies, and other health-conscious options designed to support sustained mental clarity and vitality, including sustainable ingredients from local producers and the hotel’s own herb garden.
Wellness activities are integral to event offerings at The Slate. Imagine beginning your day with a yoga session as the sun rises over Nai Yang Beach, or participating in a mindfulness workshop that imparts practical techniques for managing stress. These activities offer necessary breaks from the rigors of the event while contributing to long-term mental resilience.
Networking at The Slate transcends conventional boundaries. They are dedicated to fostering genuine human connections, whether through face-to-face interactions or digital engagement. Their event spaces are meticulously designed to facilitate meaningful dialogues and relationship-building, essential for both personal and professional growth. And their approach to technology reflects this commitment. While their guest app streamlines resort information, the hotel also offers designated digital detox zones. These spaces encourage attendees to engage more fully with the present moment and with one another, deepening their connection to the event and their peers.
To enhance your event’s well-being impact, The Slate offers several practical enhancements. Integrate wellness activities such as yoga, meditation workshops, or guided mindfulness exercises to support delegates in managing stress and maintaining focus throughout the event. Consider hiring a well-being coach to organize workshops that teach techniques for stress management and mental clarity. Finally, practice reflection by concluding each day with a mindful session, such as a sunset gathering around a firepit on Nai Yang Beach or within the Coliseum Lawn, allowing delegates to process their experiences and integrate their learnings in a serene spiritual firepit setting. We can schedule revitalizing spa sessions at Coqoon Spa with a timetable that accommodates everyone. Or book a Vitamin Booster at KRU Precision Wellness Centre within in the resort grounds.
The Slate also works with wellness partners in Thailand, such as Dr Bauthon Thienarrom, who offers oracle readings, sound baths, guided meditation or sessions on decluttering your mind, or Annie Sumpunkulapak, whose holistic approach to emotional healing results in strong bonding between delegates and a renewed focus for employees. And Michael Pomjie, a certified Executive Coach on stress management, wellness creation, balance and harmony.
“The Slate is not merely a venue; it represents a commitment to embedding wellness into the core of event planning,” says MICE Consultant David Barrett. “By prioritizing physical comfort, mental health, and meaningful connections, we ensure that every aspect of your meeting supports the holistic wellbeing of your delegates.”
As you plan your next event, consider The Slate not only for its stunning location, but also for its unwavering dedication to creating an environment where wellness is genuinely at the heart of the experience.
By booking your events at The Slate, you can demonstrate to your delegates that their health and well-being is your priority, and that you are committed to fostering a workplace culture where your employees come first. Not only does this enhance the focus and bonding of delegates, but it can significantly improve creativity and engagement from your teams and produce better outcomes from your workshop planning and strategizing. It’s the perfect way to elevate your meetings to a new standard of well-being and leave your delegates refreshed, reconnected and inspired.
Find out more about The Slate’s Mindful Meetings from David Barrett at the Thailand pavilion at IT&CMA today!
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