What was the purpose of this event?

The goal was to boost motivation. By expressing our gratitude to the awardees, we wanted this to be an opportunity for them to reaffirm that they were happy to be working with us. Additionally, this year marks our 45th anniversary, and we wanted to create the feeling of recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and moving forward via growth, which is why we decided to hold the event in Hawaii for the first time in five years.

Why did you entrust this event to GP?

GP has been organizing events for us for some time, and they are already familiar with the types of people in our company, as well as the type of presentations we prefer. Moreover, they always add fresh elements that weren’t present in the previous events, which we really appreciate.

What was the key point you focused on while planning this event?

Since it’s been five years since our last event in Hawaii, and this year marks our 45th anniversary after overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted everyone to fully enjoy what Hawaii has to offer. Incentive trips usually have tight schedules, limiting the chances to experience the local atmosphere. So GP created a plan where participants could feel the essence of Hawaii even while at the venue, with things like sound, lighting, and a finale that embodied the spirit of Hawaii.

What was memorable about working with GP?

This time, the schedule was planned with adequate leeway, so everything went smoothly. Also, GP held several meetings with us and discussed everything thoroughly, which gave us peace of mind, knowing that they were working to create something amazing.

How did the participants react?

The participants unanimously said that it was a great experience. It seems the fact that we held the 45th anniversary in Hawaii was actually a huge motivator for many of them, and many participants also happened to find new goals for the future.

How do you want to develop this event in the future?

Even if the event isn’t extravagant, I believe it’s important to incorporate new ideas and give participants a sense of subtle stylishness. This time, due to exchange rate fluctuations, the budget was somewhat reduced, but even with a simple stage, a little creativity in the production made everyone think, “Wow, you can make something this wonderful even when restrained by simplicity.” I hope that when participants walk into future venues, they can immediately realize, “This is different from last time, there’s a lot of new touches.”