Go Global takes its Israel-based team abroad every year, so this company retreat in Athens had to feel new from the first minute. They needed a short flight, a culturally rich city and three days where the food, the branding and the fun all told one story. So we built it around Athens itself.
| Client | Go Global, a global travel-tech company serving travel agents |
|---|---|
| Team | The Israel-based team (of 70 employees at headquarters) |
| Destination | Athens |
| Length | Three days, in spring |
| Hotel | A 5-star hotel in central Athens |
| Goals | Strong branding, team building, a serious food experience, real free time |
| What our team did | Full production: branded transfers, gifts, welcome event, activities, dining and on-site hosting |
The Brief
Itzik Nahum, HR Business Partner at Go Global, came to us through a personal recommendation. He knew exactly what he wanted: a premium 5-star hotel in the center of Athens, activities within walking distance and plenty of quality free time. Three things mattered most:
- Branding: custom gifts and a branded experience from start to finish.
- Team building: activities that get teams talking, including our “Run for a Million” race.
- Food: a team that loves to eat well, and a chef on our side to make sure every meal counted.
“Since our time is always limited, a short flight was essential, but we also wanted a destination that’s genuinely interesting. Athens has it all: history, culture, nightlife, incredible food and gorgeous spring weather.”
Itzik Nahum, Go Global, on why Athens
Friday night on the hotel’s rooftop restaurant. Festive tables, a long dinner, and the Acropolis lit up right behind the team.
Day by Day
Arrival: a Greek market welcome
First, branded buses, with our team on board, were waiting at the airport. Every employee received a branded bag, and at the hotel a Greek market-style welcome was ready: colorful food stalls, branded booths, merchandise and a live DJ, with the meal overseen by our chef.
We build every corporate trip around one story, so guests feel the place they’ve landed in. Here the story was Greece, so the welcome looked and tasted like a Greek market.
The first night: a private room and a live Greek band
Then came dinner at a traditional Greek restaurant, in a private room with a live Greek band that had everyone dancing in no time. The food and the service were spot on.
A first night with live music breaks the ice faster than any speech. As Yonathan always says, “When I see a client dancing on the table, I know I have achieved my goal.”
The Run for a Million
Next, teams raced through the streets of Athens in our Run for a Million competition, then sat down to dinner at a rooftop restaurant. Meanwhile, culinary tours focused on the best of the local kitchen.
A city race does two jobs at once: the team explores Athens and bonds without it feeling like an exercise.
Friday night on the rooftop
Finally, the highlight, in Itzik’s words: festive décor, exquisite food and a breathtaking view of the illuminated Acropolis. “We couldn’t have asked for anything more.”
The Result
After the trip, Go Global sent its team an anonymous survey. As a result, every question, without exception, scored 4.5 or 5 out of 5.
“Having worked with quite a few production companies in the past, Sirtaki Events is definitely a level above them all.”
Itzik Nahum, HR Business Partner, Go Global
Planning a Company Retreat in Athens?
Athens gives a team from Israel or Europe everything Go Global was after:
- A short flight: more time together, less time traveling.
- A city you can walk: central hotels, the Acropolis, the Plaka and the best tables in town, all close by.
- Food as an experience: Greek markets, culinary tours and rooftop dinners with a view.
- Spring and fall weather: comfortable for city races, outdoor dinners and free time.
In short, our team handles the whole trip: branded transfers and gifts, welcome events, team activities, dining, and producers on site from landing to the last night. See our corporate event production.
The Retreat in Pictures
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Your Questions, Answered
How many days should a company retreat in Athens be?
Go Global chose three days, enough for a welcome event, a team activity, two standout dinners and real free time.
What team activities work well in Athens?
For example, a competitive city race like our Run for a Million, culinary tours, a Greek market-style welcome and rooftop dinners facing the Acropolis.
When is the best season for a company retreat in Athens?
Go Global came in spring for the weather. In general, spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons for outdoor activities in the city.
