Summer brings the trade winds to the Canary Islands, ideal for keeping high temperatures at bay and being able to do outdoor activities such as sailing. These are the peculiarities of our islands that we wanted to summarise in 5 tips that can be useful when organising a MICE event in the Canary Islands.
- High Season
You may already know that the Canary Islands are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, but what you may not be so sure about are the dates when hotel occupancy is full. Avoiding peak occupancy will be key to being able to choose the hotel we want for our incentive trip and not the one we have no choice but to due to availability and price.
From October to early March, the coldest months in the European continent and the United Kingdom (the main source markets in the Canary Islands) also make them the most popular due to our spring-like temperatures at this time, with Christmas, Easter and especially August being the peak dates for demand throughout the year.
- Local Events
Continuing with important dates to avoid, there are others that can be very good to coincide with if we want to give our convention added value. There is a wide variety of local events that, although they also attract tourists, depending on where they happen, do not saturate or increase the cost of accommodation options, while at the same time giving us the opportunity to be part of them.
For example, why celebrate a themed Carnival night when we can organize a night at the authentic Carnival in March? Or why not carry out our corporate social responsibility (CSR) action as part of a grape harvest in September?
- Microclimates
One of the greatest assets of the Canary Islands as a destination for MICE events is their climate. Spring temperatures all year round allow us to enjoy our events outdoors, but there are some issues regarding microclimates to take into account so that we are not taken by surprise.
One of them is the trade winds which reach the Canary Islands from the north, which in islands such as Gran Canaria and Tenerife, due to their mountain formations, soften the temperatures but also make the sky tend to be cloudy in the north and clearer towards the south. Especially in the summer months when there is usually more wind in the Canary Islands with less relief.
- The Unknowns
Most corporate events in the Canary Islands are held in Gran Canaria and Tenerife, mainly due to their popularity and wide range of services and infrastructure. But the reality is that each of the 8 islands that make up the Canary archipelago have many possibilities to develop a very special trip.
From islands with unique volcanic landscapes reminiscent of the Moon, such as Lanzarote, to others such as La Palma or La Gomera, which seem to be part of different continents as they are covered with ancient forests. In short, each island holds a part of the natural and cultural essence of the Canary Islands, with which you can surprise with a trip that could hardly be made as a conventional tourist.
- Local Partner
Being able to count on a DMC in the Canary Islands, a local partner, with whom you can get advice on the points mentioned above and much more with whom to plan a tailor-made MICE event can be a great tool to get the most out of your event and offer your guests an experience that is a success.
At Ineventing we work to help you get the most out of the destination based on the objectives of your incentive trip, convention or product launch and give you all the support you need on these wonderful 8 islands that we are very happy to call our home and that we would like to share with you.
