Incorporating wellness into incentive travel

Wellness incentive programmes for employees

The nature of incentive trips is evolving, with a growing focus on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Incorporating wellness into incentive travel programmes is a great method of improving morale and productivity, creating lasting value for your employees and your organisation. Here’s how you can incorporate wellness into your next corporate incentive trip…

1. Choose the right destination

The right destination is key to a wellness-focused incentive programme. Opt for a location that offers access to natural beauty, outdoor activities and tranquil environments. The Scottish Highlands is the ideal choice. Surrounded by rugged mountains, sparkling lochs and vast green spaces, it provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Here at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness, we can create a bespoke incentive itinerary for your group, complete with accommodation, dining, entertainment and team-building activities. It’s the perfect base for your Scottish Highlands adventure.

2. Get outdoors

It’s important to include outdoor activities in the itinerary, as spending time outdoors can benefit both physical and mental health. Fresh air and natural sunlight give everyone a boost, while outdoor activities promote fitness and reduce stress. The Scottish Highlands lends itself to many outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, fishing and golfing. Additionally, the Highlands’ clean air and calming atmosphere make it great for stress relief and relaxation.

3. Include mindfulness

Mental health and stress management should also be prioritised. So, provide opportunities for participants to unwind and practice mindfulness. Activities can include group meditation, yoga and mindfulness. These experiences may help employees gain a sense of calm, allowing them to refocus their mental energy and making it easier for them to return to their daily work with clarity and inspiration.

4. Team-building

Add some team-building activities, which promote collaboration and elevate the sense of community amongst participants. Here at the Kingsmills, we can arrange a wide range of activities, including group hikes, canoeing or kayaking, mini Highland games, whisky tasting and distillery tours, wildlife watching and photography tours, and so much more.

5. Healthy eating

Incorporating nutritious meals into the incentive travel program is a great way to enhance the experience. When you stay at the Kingsmills Hotel, our chefs can put together a tailored menu of fresh, seasonal dishes to give mind and body a boost. You could also add healthy cooking classes or food workshops into the itinerary, providing employees with knowledge that they can take away with them.

6. Leisure and fitness

For a well-rounded wellness experience, provide access to leisure and fitness facilities, such as a swimming pool, gym and spa. You’ll find all of this and more at the Kingsmills in Inverness. Our spa offers soothing treatments like massages, facials and aromatherapy, perfect for unwinding after outdoor adventures. For those looking to stay active, we have a fully equipped gym and heated swimming pool. While the jacuzzi and steam room provide a calming setting for stress relief.

7. After the trip

To extend the benefits of incentive the trip further, provide your employees with resources to help them maintain the new healthy habits they have learned. This could include offering gym memberships or wellness apps. Or bringing wellness sessions into the office on a regular basis. By continuing to prioritise wellness, you can reinforce the positive effects of the incentive trip and ensure that your employees continue to feel supported in their health and wellbeing journey.

If you’d like to find out more about our incentive trips and bespoke itinerary services in the Scottish Highlands, please contact our events team today.