WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Destination Management / Incentive Travel Program

THE PROJECT

This Midwest-based manufacturer rewards their top sales performers with an annual incentive trip entitled the Winner’s Circle. Seattle, WA was chosen as the incentive destination to host winners and spouses and SHW was tasked with creating a location-specific, customized program to highlight the city and wow Whirlpool’s top performers and their guests.

THE APPROACH

This four-day event was packed with unique experiences and activities that blended local culture, adventure, and relaxation. Guests were greeted with personalized airport service and transferred to the luxurious 5-star Lotte Hotel Seattle. The event kicked off with an elegant welcome reception in Lotte’s Presidential Suite, where attendees enjoyed live music, gourmet cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a curated gift display featuring local treasures, including colorful, handblown glass votive candles. Winners and their guests chose from a range of hosted tours that catered to their interests. Options included a scenic hot air balloon flight, whale watching, kayaking with lunch at a private floating home, sailing on Puget Sound, waterfalls hike, and a hands-on glassblowing workshop. The highlight of the program was the Awards Dinner, hosted at the exclusive studio and hot shop of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. Guests arrived in private Tesla transfers and enjoyed live glassblowing demonstrations, Washington wine tasting, music, and a beautifully plated dinner. A surprise seaplane flight whisked guests away to the San Juan Islands for a spectacular final night. Dinner was served al fresco at an oyster farm on the shores of the Salish Sea, providing an extraordinary culinary experience in a stunning setting. This program was thoughtfully designed to showcase the abundant offerings of the Pacific Northwest, creating a truly memorable experience for Whirlpool Corporation’s Winner’s Circle recipients.

THE IMPACT

SHW has continued to partner in planning additional Winner’s Circle incentive programs across various U.S. destinations, including Savannah, Georgia; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Bar Harbor, Maine; and Bend, Oregon. Each program is uniquely tailored to reflect the chosen location and specific interests of the honored group.

SHW SERVICES

Event Management, Venue Sourcing, Budget Management, Venue/Facility Management, Food & Beverage Management, Décor & Entertainment Management; Activity/Tour Management; Gifting & Swag Management, Transportation Management, Staffing & Onsite Management

 

Artwork Copyright 2021 Chihuly Studio

Photo Credits: Alabastro Photography

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”The team at SHW have been instrumental in assisting me in all aspects of my award programs from site considerations, out of the box thinking for my dinner locations, tons of activities and of course logistics and budget support. They are just marvelous. Not only professional, but fun to work with. I consider the SHW team a part of my work family for sure!

Shani P. KavanaughExecutive Events, Whirlpool North America

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