Relay Direct Take Top Performers To Dubai For R&R Retreat

Watford-based sales and marketing firm takes top performers to Dubai for a well-earned business retreat.

The benefits of business travel include the ability to have in-person meetings, which foster collaboration and collaborative thinking, as well as building relationships. A recent study from Harvard Business Review revealed 66% of co-workers build strong relationships from frequent corporate travel. Cultivating a frequent global travel culture can help companies increase profitability, efficiency, innovation, customer retention, and employee satisfaction, among other things. All things that feed into a great company culture; at Relay Direct, they are proud to possess all these components, which are considerable advantages in today's competitive climate.

Relay Direct's Managing Director, Caius Antwi, states, "it is important to create a company culture for a workforce to thrive in. I believe going on regular retreats supports an individual's well-being and avoids burnout; this leads to talent retention, which is beneficial to everyone personally and professionally. It is just one way of showing my appreciation to the firm."

The four-day retreat consisted of a relaxed yet varied itinerary. The team had a free day to allow them the opportunity to explore or recharge after a day of travelling.

Day two saw the team gather for a brief business summit before heading up to the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah rooftop terrace for networking drinks. You can develop long-term relationships through the exchange of ideas, which can be crucial for your success on a personal and professional level.

On Saturday evening, a BBQ in the desert was held where dune bashing and Arabic entertainment took place. After a few days of team building, networking and excitement, the team gathered for one last breakfast before heading back to Watford, feeling inspired vans motivated to start back at the office.