Taking meetings out of the box

CEBU, Philippines - Corporate meetings now have an exciting venue. It not only has mentally stimulating surroundings but brain foods as well to boost mental functioning. The setting is specially designed, from the playfully creative setup to the culinary fares.

Radisson Blue Hotel Cebu aims to be the new mecca for corporate assemblies with its "Experience Meetings" - a new program that offers innovations like Brain Food and Brain Box, with free Wi-Fi.

While impeccable food is a common denominator among hotels all around the world, Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu takes it a notch higher with Brain Food, an innovative and responsible food and beverage solution to keep meeting participants productive. Each well-researched meal is prepared by executive chef Frederic Cyr fresh from-farm-to-table, together with nutrition experts from different parts of the globe.

The point of the special meal is to keep blood sugar levels constant in order to fuel the mind for a longer period of time, minimizing - if not totally eliminating - the possibility of dozing off at meetings. The food set also helps for focus and enhanced energy level. Brain Food for meetings consists of locally sourced low-fat and low-sugar produce served fresh.

Aside from culinary stimulants, visual support is also essential to productivity. The Brain Box Break-out Room does away with swivel chairs and trite tables typical in a conference room. Instead, an eclectic set of furnishings is in place - meeting participants may recline on bean bags, perch on high stools, sit back on the couch, squat on yoga mats, for an all-new experience that aims to elevate efficiency and simulate creativity.

Stress balls, iPads, games, puzzles and such other stationery supplies are also provided, to inspire active engagement based on the four different learning styles - visual, kinesthetic, tactile and auditory. Everything is meant to get the creative juices up and flowing.

Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu also offers unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi access for internet needs at the meeting venues. There's superior connectivity and online communication capability - whether it's for social networking or conducting research.

"Experience Meetings" is consistent with Radisson Blu's vision of exceeding customer expectations. It's ideal for groups of up to 30 persons. It takes meetings out of the box - fun, effective, productive.  (FREEMAN)