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Dining with the Gods in Greece

Dining With The Gods In Greece

Overview

Dining with the Gods in Greece:

Thessaloniki Cuisine & Culture Experience:

 

A next‑level incentive for seasoned travellers: food, culture and surprise‑packed luxury in Thessaloniki.

 

HISIDE delivered a curated ten‑day incentive for a leading South African corporate, rewarding top performers and partners with a fresh, luxurious and culturally rich program in Thessaloniki — Europe’s rising cuisine capital. The trip combined exclusive dining, immersive local experiences and bespoke keepsakes tailored for an experienced traveller cohort.

“HISIDE found us a destination that surprised even our most travelled winners. Flawless logistics, incredible food and thoughtful touches — an incentive that felt truly special.”

SteersOperations Manager

Overview

Dining with the Gods in Greece — Thessaloniki Cuisine & Culture Experience:

A next‑level incentive for seasoned travellers: food, culture and surprise‑packed luxury in Thessaloniki.

HISIDE delivered a curated ten‑day incentive for a leading South African corporate, rewarding top performers and partners with a fresh, luxurious and culturally rich program in Thessaloniki — Europe’s rising cuisine capital. The trip combined exclusive dining, immersive local experiences and bespoke keepsakes tailored for an experienced traveller cohort.

“HISIDE found us a destination that surprised even our most travelled winners. Flawless logistics, incredible food and thoughtful touches — an incentive that felt truly special.”

SteersOperations Manager

How did HISIDE make it happen?

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Challenges

CHALLENGES:

 

  • Guests were seasoned incentive travellers and demanded a destination and program that felt new and exceptional.
  • High expectations for luxury, personalised touches and seamless logistics across varied activities.
  • Need to balance foodie experiences with active options and downtime for partners.

Solution

SOLUTIONS:

  • Chosen destination: Thessaloniki — culinary hotspot with rich history.
  • Luxury stay: Electra Palace Hotel full‑stay for premium service and central access.
  • Curated dining: exclusive family‑style bookings at Mamalouka, SHARK Bar and Miami with tailored menus.
  • Bespoke experiences: foodie city tour, wine‑farm visits, Mount Olympus hike, Pozar thermal baths, Edessa waterfalls, Chalkidiki beach bar day, scooter discovery and hop‑on hop‑off highlights.
  • Personalisation: custom lock‑n‑key mementos and partner‑friendly inclusions.

Summary

SUMMARY:

 

The Result — 98% participant satisfaction, strong organic social engagement and renewed client confidence (RFP for next annual incentive). HISIDE’s deep destination knowledge and tailored luxury curation delivered a fresh, high‑impact experience even for well‑travelled guests.

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Event Details

Event Client:

Steers

Event Name:

Incentive Reward Program 2024

Event Date:

May 2025

Event Type:

Corporate Incentive Program

Meet the Hisiders that made it happen

Jamie

Experience Architect

How I Make It Happen: Passionately Producing

Emma

Event Storyteller-in-Chief

How I Make It Happen: Your Dream Event, Our Flawless Execution

Candice

Moment Maker-in-Chief

How I Make It Happen: Creating magic, one event at a time!

Gertie

Ambassador of Good Vibes

How I Make It Happen: I Don’t Do Ordinary, I Do Extraordinary!

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