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Entertainment Solution for Corporate Award and Incentive Trips to Cambodia

Looking for entertainment options for your Multiday Corporate Award and Incentive Trips to Cambodia? This article is right for you. SAM INSPIRE Cambodia, the top event management company with experts backed with travel and event management background will guide you with different entertainment solution from the moment guests land to the final applause leaving a lasting impression.

Planning a Captivating Entertainment Solution for your Multiday Corporate Award and Incentive Trips to Cambodia offers a unique opportunity to blend luxury, culture, and unforgettable entertainment. From the moment your guests arrive in Cambodia to the final applause of the gala night. Cambodia’s rich traditions and modern creativities can transform your event into an extraordinary experience. Here’s how to craft a seamless itinerary infused with world-class and unique performances at every stage.

1. Arrival at the Airport: A Warm Cambodian Welcome

Set the tone from the very first moment. First impression is very important, flight delay, long flight journey, the flight service is not good, all these are just a story when the Meets and Greets services on the ground of the first expected services is offered properly and impressively. Furthermore, with the well-organized meet and greet service along with a well introduction to the country of destination, this assure that 50% of your event is successful. The attendants were built with the journey of enjoyment readiness. In this sense, greeting your guests with a traditional Cambodian welcome, setup a hospitality booth at the airport welcome hall and have special fast tract immigration formality at Phnom Penh International Airport or Siem Reap Angkor International Airport is a way to implement this first impression arrangement.

The following are some entertainments and arrangement to consider:

Airport Arrangement:
- Fast tract immigration formality services: Arrival with easy and carefree on immigration, visa, and customs Jasmine Flower Garland Bracelet Presented by Cambodian girls wearing Cambodian traditional costumes: A simple yet elegant gesture of welcome, presenting guests with fragrant flower garlands.Showcasing Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage to the guests from the moment they set foot in the country by choreographing traditional Chai Yam dances, a fun and amusing performance at airport exit gate.
- Set up a proper branded welcome hospitality desk to welcome, gather and impress guests with their event grand and proud image.

Hotel Transfer:
- Informative Guides: Hire local guides to provide insights into Cambodian history and culture during the transfer.
- Fully branded coaches: This not just to differentiate your vehicle from others but the branding production effort made a huge impact to the participant and publicity.
- Local snacks and drinks: Provide local snacks and drinks in the transfer vehicles.

This curated introduction immerses guests in Cambodia’s charm before they even reach their hotel.

2. Hotel Check-In & Relaxation: Subtle Cultural Touches

Enhance the arrival experience at your chosen luxury hotel with:

Apsara Dancers: Greet your guests with the graceful movements of traditional Apsara dancers at the hotel drop off point. This instantly immerses them in Cambodian culture.
Live Traditional Music in the hotel lobby: Gentle, melodic Khmer music played by traditional instruments can create a calming and welcoming atmosphere.
Hospitality Desk Production and Welcome Kits: Include an event schedule of entertainments and activities and a corporate gift, such as a handcrafted souvenir from local artisans and traveler’s convenient pack such as backpack, event outfits.

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3. Welcome Dinner Reception: Blend Tradition and Modernity

Kick off the event with a vibrant welcome dinner. Host it at a chic hotel ballroom, hotel poolside, hotel rooftop deck or other available special venues at the chosen hotels.

The following Entertainment ideas could be consider to immerse the event in Cambodian charm:

Traditional Khmer Music and Classical Music Shows:
- A live band playing traditional Khmer music creates a sophisticated and authentic ambiance. Consider including a performance of classical Khmer songs.
- Pin Peat Orchestra: For a grander feel, a Pin Peat orchestra (traditional Cambodian ensemble) adds a powerful and culturally rich dimension.
- International Classical and Rock Live Orchestra Music performances
Cultural Performances:
- Shadow Puppet Theatre (Sbek Thom): A mesmerizing art form that tells ancient stories through intricately crafted leather puppets.
- Folk Dance Performances: Showcase the diversity of Cambodian culture with regional folk dances, each with its unique costumes and movements.
- Storytelling: A skilled storyteller can captivate the audience with tales from Cambodian folklore and history.
- Khmer village theme: showcasing the authentic and traditional Cambodian village daily life activities.
Interactive Elements:
- Apsara Costume Photo Booth: Allow guests to dress up in traditional Apsara costumes and take memorable photos.
- Craft Demonstrations: Arrange demonstrations of traditional crafts like silk weaving or pottery, allowing guests to witness and even try their hand at these skills.
- A cocktail-making class team building with local ingredients or a mini night market showcasing Cambodian street food and crafts.

4. Offsite Dinner Experience: Unforgettable Settings & Surprises

Take your team beyond the hotel for a memorable offsite dinner. Cambodia’s historic and natural landscapes provide breathtaking backdrops:

Angkor Archaeological Park Temple Dinner with Cultural Shows: Host a private dinner at one of ancient Angkor temples, illuminated by torchlight, candlelight, and decorative lighting system and sound system: (with proper permits), and combine it with a spectacular Cambodian traditional performance under the stars such as Parade of King Jayavarman VII, Bokatoa Khmer Martial Arts, Fire dances/Acrobats/Cirque Performers by PHARE: High-energy acrobatic performances can create a visually stunning spectacle.

Riverside Dinner Cruise:
- Enjoy a dinner cruise along the Mekong River or Tonle Sap Lake, featuring live music and cultural performances and lot of fireworks.
- Fishing Village Visit: If the cruise allows, include a brief stop at a local fishing village for a glimpse into Cambodian life.
Rural Village Experience:
- Host a dinner in a Cambodian village, showcasing traditional cooking and local music.
- Have local villagers demonstrate traditional dances.

5. Special Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner: The Grand Finale

Elevate your gala dinner with a mix of sophistication and spectacle with following important event stages:

1. Pre-event cocktail reception and networking in the Foyer Activities:

Instant Print Photo Booth – including 2 hours standby, 2 crews, unlimited pictures during the timeframe: 550$ per evening

360 video camera booth with booth backdrop printing production at around 2000 USD per set.
Face Painting & Heenah Painting Booth at USD 900 per team including 2 hours service, 1 lead artist and 4 following artists, Materials and paint, Banner, Painting Prints Samples

2. Main event hall and stage performances:

Opening Act Entertainments:

Sound and Lighting shows for an event opening is a high-impact, short performance designed to ignite excitement and set the stage. It blends dramatic lighting effects, immersive soundscapes, and synchronized visuals on large LED screen effects, all carefully choreographed to create a captivating and memorable experience that energizes the audience and signals the start of the event. Check out past Sound and Lighting shows production here

Interactive percussion LED screen contemporary dance troupe merging Khmer classical moves with modern choreography.

Loud drum roll by Medha Women Drummer (10 minutes): USD 450 with 6 women + show lead – check this YouTube video on Minute: 4:00

Awards Presentation Enhancers: Build excitement with drumrolls from a live Skor Yike (Cambodian drum ensemble) or a dynamic LED light show, even just generic Award Winning sound effects is good to go.

Headline Performances:

Captivating aerial performances by Phare, the Cambodian Circus, features as a key component of its shows, blending traditional circus arts with modern theatrical storytelling. These performances, executed by talented young Cambodian artists, showcase a high level of skill in aerial acrobatics, often integrated with dance, music, and other circus disciplines. The aerial elements are not just displays of physical prowess, but also serve to enhance the narrative, conveying emotion and cultural stories in a visually stunning way, contributing to Phare’s unique and impactful cultural experience. Check out past event aerial performance on YouTube here.

Western, Philippine and local full band for international hits standby for the whole evening : USD 1500 – Check their performances on YouTube here.

Grand Finale of the event: As the final accolades fade and the applause subsides, let the dance floor beckon. It’s time to trade formal handshakes for joyful twirls, and celebratory speeches for shared laughter. Let the full live band to play rock and roll, hip-hop to carry us into the night, a vibrant culmination of an evening well celebrated, and a promise of memories to be made on this very dance floor.

Conclusion of Entertainment Solution for Corporate Award and Incentive Trips to Cambodia

From airport to after-party, Cambodia offers a tapestry of entertainment options that will leave your team inspired and your corporate gala and Corporate Award and Incentive Trips to Cambodia unforgettable. Ready to plan? Let Cambodia’s magic elevate your event from ordinary to extraordinary with the event and travel experts of SAM INSPIRE Cambodia

Bonus: Customized Entertainment Options

– Team-Building Activities: Traditional Khmer pottery workshops or a *bokator* (martial arts) demonstration.

– Surprise Flash Mobs: Coordinate a dance performance by staff or local artists during transitions.

– Celebrity MCs: Engage a well-known Cambodian TV host or comedian to add local flair.

Tips for Event Success:

Work with Local event Experts like SAM INSPIRE: Collaborate with reputable event planners and entertainment agencies in Cambodia to ensure seamless execution.
Respect Cultural Sensitivities: Be mindful of Cambodian customs and traditions when selecting entertainment.
Personalize the Experience: Tailor the entertainment to the specific interests and preferences of your guests.
High Quality Audio and Visuals: Ensure that you have high quality audio and visual equipment for all performances.
Obtain Proper Permits: Ensure that all necessary permits are obtained for any performances, especially at historical sites.
Incorporate CSR elements, such as donating a portion of the budget to local arts NGOs or having a half day out to do hand-on service activities at a local school or community to make the meaningful and impactful.
Have a day or half day doing the sightseeing of the main destination attraction like Angkor temple tours. Or even incorporate this temples tours in a team building amazing race to create the most destination memorable for the participants.

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