It’s great to see so much innovation happening in our industry and we know that the value of business potential between each and every one of you is exponential so, in this EDIt, we are sharing a community round up of industry highlights and news announcements from ATP DMC, ARGENTINA, Fairmont St. Andrews, Scotland, PGA Catalunya, Spain and the Jumeirah Group, Dubai. If you have news to share with us, please contact our press team.

Glamping on the Salt Flats of Northwest Argentina

Argentina Travel Partners are now offering glamping experiences and incentive offerings, on the Salt Flats of Northwest Argentina.  Eight kilometres into the heart of JuJuy’s Salinas Grandes Salt Flats, Pristine Salinas Grandes combines the local Aguas Blancas native community’s ancestral culture with the values of sustainability. Designed and constructed with the intention of leaving the fantastic scenery of the Flats unaltered, it is built entirely on raised wooden platforms to avoid ground erosion.

The experience can be personalised for a maximum of 10 guests per stay and all services are all inclusive making it the perfect option for incentive group travel. The package includes transfers from the meeting point at the gateway to the Salinas Grandes; lodging in four geodesic domes plus meals, beverages; various activities such as stargazing, a visit to Ojos del Salar, learning to mine salt, photography experiences and constellation interpretations.

For those looking for something truly unique and indulgent, there are also premium and excusive domes, that  have king-size beds, lounge areas, pellet-burning heaters, mini bars, full bathrooms and hot tubs on the wooden outer decks.

For more information visit http://www.atpdmc.com/

Fairmont St. Andrews supports new beach walkway

Fairmont St. Andrews, the Scottish coastal hotel resort in Fife, is supporting local charity The Hamish Foundation to help fundraise for a beach walkway and viewing platform at West Sands for those with limited mobility. The iconic venue, which overlooks the Bay of St Andrews, is adding an additional £1 discretionary charge to each guest bill, with the proceeds going directly to the Hamish Foundation. 

The new walkway, due for completion in time for visitors to golf’s historic 150th Open Tournament in July 2022, will allow those with mobility issues, to access the world-famous beach safely and with greater ease. Working alongside the Hamish Foundation to create the walkway is St Andrews Links Trust (SALT), Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) and the Fife Environment Trust.

Fairmont St Andrews is a 520-acre luxury hotel and estate located in the home of golf. With two championship golf courses, as well as an extensive spa and wellness offering, family activities and dining options for all tastes, it has become one of Scotland’s most quintessential premium hotel resorts.

For more information, visit https://www.fairmont.com/st-andrews-scotland/

Activity-filled summer at Spain’s PGA Catalunya

Active adventures set in nature are the recipe for a healthy and happy summer incentive, at Hotel Camiral at PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness. Set in over 1,300 acres of landscaped lawns and Mediterranean forest, Catalonia’s healthiest retreat is ideal for those looking to escape from their busy working lives and reconnect with nature.

Groups can indulge in a huge range of activities from cycling, walking and trekking to wine tastings, golf, gastronomic tours and padel tennis. Beyond the resort, there is also the opportunity to take groups out hiking the ancient coastal path Cami de Ronda where they can enjoy sea cliffs, secret beaches, and pretty sea-side towns. Hotel Camiral can also arrange private guiding, picnics, and transfers. Catalonia is on many a cyclist’s bucket list with everyone welcome to safely cycle sections of the Vies Verdes, enjoying over 100km of scenic Greenway.

For more information on PGA Catalunya, visit  https://www.pgacatalunya.com/

Jumeirah Group’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project latest release

Those keen to get involved in CSR activity as part of their wider business and personal development may be interested in Jumeirah Group’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project. The organisation has released 14 endangered Green, Hawksbill and Loggerhead sea turtles from its Jumeirah Al Naseem beach. Under the watchful eye of the Group’s Marine Specialists, including Director of Aquarium at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Barbara Lang-Lenton Arrizabalaga and Project Ambassador Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan bin Khalid Al Qasimi, the reptiles were freed having been rescued, nurtured and rehabilitated over an extensive period of medical care and recovery.

Jumeirah Group has been successfully tending to sick or injured sea turtles since the inception of its dedicated programme, in collaboration with Dubai’s Wildlife Protection Office, the Dubai Falcon Hospital and the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory.

To learn more, please visit jumeirah.com/DubaiTurtleProject