Planning the 2018 company outing: secure the best dates now!
When is the best time to plan the company outing? It's smart to plan your company outing right now, because almost all dates from spring / summer 2018 are still available. While Germany and Europe are almost exclusively following the trend of the annual Christmas party, some other companies are already thinking about next year and thus about the company outing or the larger excursion with the company.
Those who book the company outing early will be rewarded
Companies secure the best dates for the company outing if they book early. The most popular dates such as May and June are booked quickly. Although agencies and destinations have plenty of capacity, larger companies, offices, departments or other groups should book their company outing early, as buses or other transfer options may have to be booked.
Popular ideas for the outdoor company outing
Like every year, the main purpose of a company outing for most companies is to motivate employees and provide them with some diversion. Therefore, ideas for the company outing that are far away from city centers or places that are familiar to employees are particularly suitable. A trip to the vineyards, for example, is just the thing. Or those who like it more action-packed can go on quads and e-bikes and sooner than they think get into a real off-road adventure that puts everything they've ever known in the shade. Particularly popular with customers are also trips to the farm, which trigger a real love of the countryside in the participants and are above all active. In summer, a beach party at the lake is the perfect way for employees to relax. This way, everyday life can be quickly forgotten and at the same time even teambuilding moments arise.
Popular ideas for the indoor company outing
Because Germany and our neighbouring countries are often blessed with the biggest weather capers, ideas for indoor company outings are also becoming increasingly popular. The trick is to redefine well-known activities such as climbing or laser games. Here, real championships can be fought out among the participants and simply "doing something together" is then history. It is much more about the aspect of togetherness paired with subtle team event activities. A joint sculpture workshop or a culinary barbecue evening are also particularly popular activities. If you are planning a company outing early on, for example for January or February, you are well served by renting a real hut and having a fondue evening. Hiking through nature together beforehand and then enjoying it together by the fireplace are true motivators for teams.
Early bird offers and other advantages
It pays to be quick: we have provided some of our best company outing ideas with an early bird discount that is only valid until the end of 2017. So if you are planning your company outing for 2018, you should be quick and secure the early bird discount. Moreover, as already mentioned, every company secures the best places and dates for their company outing. Whether in Germany or in other European countries: the best ideas are booked early.
