Sean Panton, director of corporate teambuilding at
the property, said: "We have had almost 30 different programmes already this year. Our clients have included blue-chip firms such as Goldman Sachs.
"In the first six months of 2006, teambuilding
revenue has already hit our whole-year target.
"We run a number of specialist programmes
that have proven popular.
With Rhythm Nation, a corporate group will be
introduced to a piece of Thai music played on traditional instruments.
"After splitting into groups for an hour, they
then reconvene and, with a little practice, they can
play the tune together almost perfectly."
Another programme is based on the hugely successful Survivor television series. This programme can either be held entirely on-site or can involve a motorboat race around nearby islands following a trail of clues.
The corporate teambuilding unit has also
developed a specialised product, Awakenings,
aimed at executives.
This programme integrates a number of meditation
and wellness techniques to teach highly stressed business people how to focus, relax and look after their physical and psychological health.
Panton is involved in discussions with a number
of other Marriott group properties in the region to
determine the possibilities of extending the JW Marriott Phuket's expertise to other destinations.
JW Marriott Phuket reports rise in teambuilding trend
PHUKET JW Marriott Phuket Resport and Spa's in-house teambuilding unit has reported a substantial rise in business and is leading a regional push of team activities at Marriott properties.
