Greening Your Incentive Tour!

Switzerland offers natural resources, mountain ranges, scenic lakes, four seasons, historical architecture, rich culture, farm-to-table food, and modern facilities - all you need for your next incentive trip. It also provides a Swisstainable focus to keep the environmental footprint low and add educational elements for Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability.

Swisstainable is the movement of Switzerland Tourism to become an even more sustainable destination. It empowers people to gain a greater awareness and appreciation for nature and environmental protection. The Green Incentive Tour will focus on incorporating many sustainable elements in the tour itinerary so that participants can personally experience Swisstainability during the entire tour while being mindful of the environment. The Green Incentive Tour will provide instant gratification and pride to the group.

What Are Possible Swisstainable Elements?

A typical incentive tour includes domestic travel, hotel stays, meals, site visits, team-building activities, etc. The Swiss culture has traditionally ingrained sustainability in its DNA and developed the Swisstainable program over the years, so it has more to offer in making an Incentive Tour greener. Here are some possible Swisstainable options for your planning:

The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland app is free for download and usage as a tour travelling companion. Use the app to choose your route and check out all the must-see spots along the railway lines.

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1. Travelling by Train and E-vehicle

Switzerland has a dense network of well-connected train services that provide seamless travel between cities and towns. It is convenient to use the Swiss Travel Pass for travelling on public transport. For fun, the group can also switch to renting and driving eCars on the road or hiring eTukTuk to travel from place to place to experience other modes of innovative green mobility.

2. Group Activities by Bike and E-bike

The participants can ride on bikes or eBikes on well-established cycling trails as part of the team activities. Cyclists can do a competitive race or take a leisure ride at their own pace amidst a serene and stress-free environment while enjoying the stunning landscape of Switzerland.

3. Team Building Activities

We do what the Swiss do in Switzerland, and it is important to incorporate local cultural activities in the team-building events. It is fun and refreshing to learn about Swiss folklore and culture through team activities such as discovering ancient cheese making, exploring carnival traditions, competition of flag throwing, etc. The group can also opt for corporate volunteering fieldwork at nature parks to give back to the environment; or do hiking, canoeing, and rafting in the untouched nature.

4. Team Dining

Switzerland offers a wide range of cuisine with ingredients sourced locally. Many Swisstainable accredited restaurants have excellent food choices for incentive groups to have team meals and gala dinner events. There is also a unique "Taste the Waste" cooking course, where participants learn to cook creatively using leftovers and food waste to try out new recipes.

5. Swisstainable Destination

Some popular attractions are Swisstainable accredited, for example, Mt Rigi with its cogwheel train, energy efficient Jungfrau, an eco-friendly city like Geneva, and Kartause Ittingen, which provides educational and entertaining sustainable discovery tours. We will make sure to build in more values with Swisstainability in our Incentive Tour.

Why not make the incentive trip a greener option with Swisstainability? Every small change counts, and it will go far if participants learn how they are able to contribute their part to sustainability and even bring back their learnings to their countries. Try something different. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for more information!

Our dedicated DMC travel experts can advise, and craft customised tour packages with complete destination management based on your customer's interests, preferences, or needs. We endeavour to deliver a memorable tour experience that your customers will cherish and treasure.