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Group Trip Fun: Make Your Next Outing Unforgettable!

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Federico De Ponte

Experte für Medizintechnikvertrieb bei GoMedTec

16.02.2025

17

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Federico De Ponte

Experte für Medizintechnikvertrieb bei GoMedTec

A fun group outing strengthens bonds and creates unforgettable moments. But how do you plan the perfect outing that excites everyone? From choosing the right activities to organizing the budget – we have the answers. Learn more about our tailor-made offers that will make your group outing a complete success!

The topic, briefly and concisely

Fun group outings are a valuable investment in employee motivation and the work environment, leading to higher productivity and employee retention.

The right planning, including employees' wishes and consideration of tax advantages, is crucial for the success of a group outing.

By choosing varied activities that take into account inclusion and sustainability, you create unforgettable experiences that can strengthen employee retention in the long term and reduce sick days by up to 25%.

Planning a fun group outing? Discover creative ideas, from team-building games to unforgettable adventures, that will bring your group together and lift everyone's spirits!

Strengthening Team Spirit: Why Fun Group Outings Are Essential

Strengthening Team Spirit: Why Fun Group Outings Are Essential

Planning a group excursion that not only is memorable but also strengthens team spirit? A fun group outing is more than just a welcome break from the daily grind. It is an investment in employee motivation and the workplace atmosphere. At GoTuro, we understand the importance of creating experiences that connect and inspire. That's why we offer tailored solutions for your next company outing.

Why are fun group outings important?

Teambuilding and Employee Motivation

A successful group outing enhances communication and collaboration within the team. Shared experiences outside the office lead to new connections and a stronger sense of belonging. This results in an increase in employee motivation and satisfaction, which in turn positively impacts productivity. Studies show that companies with a strong team spirit have lower employee turnover. Thus, a company outing can strengthen the long-term commitment of employees to the company. At GoTuro, we place great emphasis on ensuring our outings are not only enjoyable but also make a sustainable contribution to team development.

Stress Relief and Relaxation

Everyday work life is often characterized by stress and hustle. A group excursion offers a welcome change and allows employees to relax and recharge. Engaging in fun activities and experiencing positive moments together promotes well-being. This contributes not only to the employees' health but also to a more relaxed and productive work environment. A company outing is therefore an investment in your employees' health and well-being. We at GoTuro ensure that our outings offer a balanced mix of activity and relaxation.

What makes a group excursion fun?

The Right Activity

A fun group outing is characterized by choosing the right activities. It's important to consider the interests of the participants and select activities that promote interaction and enjoyment. The activities should also be tailored to the season and the participants' physical abilities. A paddling tour, like the one offered by Teamgeist, can, for instance, be a fun and team-building experience. At GoTuro, we help you find the perfect activity for your group excursion that is both entertaining and suited to the needs of your team.

The Right Planning

Careful planning is crucial for the success of a fun group outing. Before starting the planning process, you should set clear goals. What do you wish to achieve with the outing? Do you want to strengthen team spirit, boost employee motivation, or simply have a good time together? It's also wise to involve employees in the planning to ensure that the selected activities match their interests. Through internal marketing efforts, you can increase the anticipation for the outing and boost participants' enthusiasm. We at GoTuro support you in the entire planning and organisation of your group excursion, so you can relax and enjoy the time with your team.

Unforgettable Experiences: Creative Ideas for Your Group Trip

Looking for ideas for a fun group outing that will be memorable? There are countless ways to create a company outing that's both entertaining and team-building. From creative workshops to outdoor adventures, there is something for every taste. At GoTuro, we've compiled some inspiring suggestions to make your next group outing an unforgettable experience.

Creative and Interactive Workshops

Improvisation Theatre

An improvisation theatre workshop is an excellent way to enhance your employees' spontaneity and team spirit. Through improvising scenes together, participants learn to react quickly, think creatively, and communicate with each other. This can have a positive impact on collaboration in everyday work. Stickerstars recommends such workshops to improve communication skills. At GoTuro, we offer professional improvisation theatre workshops tailored to the needs of your team.

Cooking Classes

A cooking class is a fun and interactive activity where your employees can prepare and enjoy meals together. This promotes a sense of belonging and provides a relaxed atmosphere to better get to know each other. Whether it's Italian pasta, Asian specialties, or local cuisine – the variety of cooking classes is vast. Auf die Berge recommends visiting local markets and participating in cooking classes for memorable experiences. At GoTuro, we are happy to organize a cooking class for your group outing, tailored to your team's preferences.

Craft and Art Workshops

In a craft or art workshop, your employees can unleash their creativity and create lasting mementos together. Whether it's painting, pottery, jewelry design, or other creative techniques – the possibilities are many. Such workshops offer a welcome change from the work routine and promote relaxation and concentration. At GoTuro, we offer a wide range of craft and art workshops tailored to your team's interests.

Outdoor Adventures

Geocaching

Geocaching is an exciting treasure hunt where your employees use GPS devices to search for hidden treasures. This activity promotes teamwork and a sense of direction and allows you to explore the surroundings in a playful way. Geocaching is an ideal activity for nature lovers and adventurers. At GoTuro, we are happy to organize a geocaching tour for your group outing, tailored to your team's needs.

Rafting or Climbing

For those with a taste for adventure, rafting or climbing are great options. These activities are a challenge and provide an adrenaline rush. At the same time, they build trust in one another and promote team spirit. In rafting, participants must steer a boat together and overcome obstacles. In climbing, mutual assurance and support are required. At GoTuro, we offer professionally guided rafting and climbing tours adapted to your team's abilities.

City Rallies

A city rally is an interactive way to discover a city. Participants must solve puzzles and complete tasks as a team to move from one location to the next. This fosters communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. A city rally is a fun and informative activity suitable for locals and tourists alike. Flitz-Events offers a variety of city games. At GoTuro, we are happy to develop a custom city rally for your group outing, tailored to your team's interests.

Gamification and Team-Building Games

Laser Tag

Laser tag is an exciting competition where two teams compete against each other and try to mark the opposing players with laser beams. This activity fosters strategy and teamwork and is full of fun and action. Laser tag is an ideal activity for teams that enjoy competition. Stickerstars recommends gamification activities like laser tag. At GoTuro, we are happy to organize a laser tag event for your group outing.

Escape Rooms

In an escape room, participants must work together to solve puzzles and find clues to escape from the room within a given time. This activity strengthens cohesion and problem-solving abilities and promotes communication and collaboration. Escape rooms are an exciting and challenging activity suitable for teams of all ages. At GoTuro, we offer a selection of different escape rooms tailored to your team's interests.

Custom Treasure Hunt with Stickerstars Album

Incorporate a personalised Stickerstars album into your treasure hunt. This encourages conversation and interaction during the activity and adds a personal touch. The Stickerstars album can be designed with photos of employees and serve as a souvenir of the group outing. Stickerstars recommends integrating such an album to increase engagement and fun. At GoTuro, we work with Stickerstars to create a custom concept for your treasure hunt.

Successful Planning: Ensuring Your Group Outing Runs Smoothly

Good planning and organisation are the be-all and end-all for a successful group excursion. Without careful preparation, problems and misunderstandings can quickly arise. At GoTuro, we have compiled some important aspects that you should consider when planning your next company outing.

Defining Goals and Budget Planning

Set Clear Goals

Before you start planning your group excursion, you should think about what you want to achieve with the trip. Do you want to strengthen team spirit, boost employee motivation, enhance communication, or simply enjoy some quality time together? The goals should be clearly defined and prioritised before you start selecting activities. Stickerstars emphasises the importance of strategic goal setting. At GoTuro, we assist you in defining the right goals for your group excursion.

Create a Realistic Budget

A realistic budget is crucial for planning your group excursion. Consider all cost factors, such as activities, catering, transport, and accommodation. Be aware of the tax allowance of €110 per employee per year (including VAT) applicable to company events. Teamgeist highlights this tax advantage. At GoTuro, we support you in creating a realistic budget and help you keep an eye on the costs.

Employee Involvement and Internal Communication

Involving Employees in Planning

Involving employees in planning is a major factor in the success of your group excursion. Ask your employees about their interests and wishes. Form planning groups to handle different aspects of the organisation. This encourages employees' motivation and engagement. Stickerstars recommends collective planning. At GoTuro, we support you in organising employee involvement.

Internal Marketing Measures

Through internal marketing measures, you can increase anticipation for the group excursion and boost participants' motivation. Create an agenda detailing the itinerary of the excursion. Communicate the objectives and schedule of the outing transparently. Use internal communication channels, such as email, intranet, or notice boards, to keep employees informed. Stickerstars recommends internal marketing measures to manage expectations. At GoTuro, we assist you in shaping your internal communication.

Logistical Aspects

Transport

The organisation of transport is an important logistical aspect of planning your group excursion. Offer various transport options, such as bus, train, or carpooling. Consider the accessibility of the destination and plan sufficient time for both the inbound and outbound journeys. At GoTuro, we help you with transport organisation and ensure all participants arrive safely and comfortably at the destination.

Catering

Choosing suitable catering options is another crucial aspect of planning your group excursion. Offer different catering options, such as restaurant, catering, or picnic. Consider participants' allergies and intolerances. At GoTuro, we assist you in selecting the catering and ensure all participants are well catered for.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Ensure all employees can participate in the group excursion. Consider physical limitations and provide accessible activities. Teamgeist stresses the necessity of inclusive events. At GoTuro, we support you in planning an inclusive group excursion suitable for all participants.

Ensuring Legal Certainty: Important Aspects for Your Company Outing

When planning a company outing, there are also some legal and financial aspects to consider. It is important to gather information about the applicable laws and regulations in advance to avoid potential issues. We at GoTuro have compiled some key points you should consider when planning your next group outing.

Participation Obligation and Working Hours

Clear Participation Guidelines

Clarify in advance whether participation in the group outing is voluntary or mandatory. If participation is mandatory, you must compensate for working hours outside the regular working hours. If participation is voluntary, you need to ensure that employees who do not attend work in the office during working hours. Stickerstars points out the nuances of attendance obligations. We at GoTuro are happy to advise you on the legal aspects of participation.

Employment Law Considerations

Observe the applicable laws and regulations in the field of employment law. Ensure that all participants are insured during the group outing. Learn about liability issues in case of accidents or damage. We at GoTuro support you in complying with employment law regulations.

Utilising Tax Benefits

Tax Allowance for Company Events

Utilise the tax allowance for company events, which amounts to up to €110 per employee per year (incl. VAT). This allowance is valid for a maximum of two events per year. Teamgeist highlights this tax advantage. We at GoTuro help you optimise the use of tax benefits.

Cost Documentation

Carefully document all costs incurred in connection with the group outing. Keep all receipts to present them to the tax office if required. We at GoTuro support you with the documentation of costs.

Professional Support: How You Can Benefit from Team Building Agencies

The planning and organisation of a group trip can be time-consuming and complex. If you want to make the job easier, you can hire a team-building agency. At GoTuro, we work with a wide network of professional agencies that can assist you with the planning and execution of your group trip.

Advantages of Working with Professionals

Experience and Expertise

Team-building agencies have many years of experience and expertise in the field of group events. They know the best activities and locations and can help you in selecting the right options. Teamgeist has nearly 30 years of experience. At GoTuro, we match you with the right agency for your needs.

Customised Concepts

Team-building agencies develop customised concepts tailored to the needs of your team. They take into account the goals, interests, and skills of the participants and create a bespoke programme. At GoTuro, we work with agencies that develop creative and innovative ideas.

Time Savings and Relief

By working with a team-building agency, you save time and find relief. The agency takes on the entire organisation and coordination of the group trip, allowing you to focus on your own tasks. At GoTuro, we ensure you can relax and enjoy the experience.

Choosing the Right Agency

References and Reviews

Check the references and reviews of the team-building agency before you hire them. Ask for feedback from other companies that have already worked with the agency. At GoTuro, we only connect you with agencies that have positive references.

Transparent Offers

Look for transparent offers with clear pricing and service descriptions. Avoid agencies with hidden costs. At GoTuro, we value transparent offers.

Flexibility and Adaptability

The team-building agency should be flexible and adaptable. They should be able to accommodate individual wishes and requirements and adjust the programme to unforeseen events. At GoTuro, we work with agencies that are flexible and customer-focused.

Living Sustainability: Eco-friendly and Social Group Outings

More and more companies are placing value on sustainability and corporate social responsibility. You can also incorporate these aspects when planning a group trip. At GoTuro, we have compiled some ideas on how you can make your group trip more environmentally and socially friendly.

Environmentally Friendly Trips

Selecting Sustainable Activities

Choose sustainable activities that protect the environment. Offer hiking and cycling tours in nature. Visit local suppliers and products. At GoTuro, we support you in selecting sustainable activities.

Reducing the Carbon Footprint

Reduce the carbon footprint of your group trip. Use public transport or form carpools. Avoid unnecessary waste and ensure eco-friendly disposal. We at GoTuro are happy to advise you on ways to reduce carbon emissions.

Social Commitment

Volunteer Activities

Integrate volunteer activities into your group trip. Support local projects and initiatives. This promotes team spirit and creates a social impact. Stickerstars recommends integrating corporate social responsibility. We at GoTuro help you find suitable volunteer activities.

Fundraising Campaigns

Organise fundraising campaigns as part of your group trip. Collect donations for charitable organisations. This strengthens the feeling of community and supports important social projects. We at GoTuro support you in the organisation of fundraising campaigns.

Securing Long-Term Benefits: Why Investing in Group Excursions Pays Off

A fun group outing is more than just a welcome break from the daily grind. It is an investment in company culture, employee motivation, and the long-term success of your business. At GoTuro, we believe that investing in group outings is worthwhile.

The Investment is Worthwhile

Positive Impact on Company Culture

A successful group outing has positive effects on company culture. It boosts team spirit and employee motivation. It improves communication and collaboration. This leads to a more pleasant working environment and greater employee satisfaction. Team spirit emphasizes the positive impact on the workplace. At GoTuro, we help you create a positive company culture.

Long-term Benefits for the Business

A strong team spirit and motivated employees lead to long-term benefits for the business. Employee turnover decreases, productivity increases, and efficiency improves. A group outing is therefore an investment in the future of your business. At GoTuro, we support you in achieving long-term benefits.

Planning is Key to Success

Careful Preparation and Organisation

Careful preparation and organisation are key to the success of a group outing. Consider the needs and interests of employees. Seek professional support from team building agencies. At GoTuro, we are here to assist you.

Creating Unforgettable Experiences

Create unforgettable experiences that have a lasting impact. Positive memories strengthen the connection to the company and enhance employee motivation. At GoTuro, we help you create unforgettable experiences.

Strengthening employee retention: How to create unforgettable group outings

Planning a fun group outing is an excellent way to strengthen employee retention and enhance the work environment. A well-organised outing not only provides a welcome break from the daily work routine but also promotes team spirit and communication. At GoTuro, we support you in creating a group outing that will delight your employees and ensure long-term loyalty to your company.

The Importance of Group Outings for Employee Retention

Increasing Employee Satisfaction

A group outing shows your employees that you value their work and care about their well-being. This leads to higher employee satisfaction and a stronger affiliation with the company. Satisfied employees are more motivated, productive, and loyal. At GoTuro, we help you enhance employee satisfaction through unforgettable experiences.

Promoting Team Spirit

A group outing provides an opportunity to strengthen team spirit and improve collaboration within the team. Through shared activities and experiences, employees get to know each other better and build trust amongst themselves. Strong team spirit leads to better communication, increased efficiency, and a more pleasant work environment. At GoTuro, we support you in promoting team spirit through targeted activities.

Improving Communication

A group outing offers a relaxed atmosphere where employees can exchange ideas freely and get to know each other better. This can improve communication within the team and reduce misunderstandings. Open and honest communication is the foundation of successful collaboration. At GoTuro, we assist you in improving team communication through targeted measures.

Tips for Designing Unforgettable Group Outings

Considering Employee Preferences

When planning a group outing, you should consider the preferences and interests of your employees. Ask your employees about their ideas and involve them in the planning process. This increases acceptance and anticipation for the outing. At GoTuro, we support you in identifying and incorporating your employees' preferences into the planning.

Diverse Activities

Ensure diverse activities that offer something for every taste. Combine relaxing and active elements to meet the diverse needs of your employees. Offer both cultural, sporting, and culinary experiences. At GoTuro, we help you put together a diverse programme.

Professional Organisation

A professional organisation is crucial to the success of a group outing. Hire an experienced teambuilding agency that manages every detail. This saves you time and nerves and guarantees a smooth process. We at GoTuro collaborate with a network of professional agencies that assist you in planning and executing your group outing.

Conclusion: Invest in Your Employees

A fun group outing is a valuable investment in your employees and your company. It strengthens employee retention, improves the work environment, and promotes team spirit. Take the opportunity to do something good for your employees and create unforgettable experiences. We at GoTuro support you in making your group outing a complete success.

Plan now and benefit: Your unforgettable group trip with GoTuro


FAQ

Why are fun group outings important for my company?

Fun group outings strengthen team spirit, improve communication, and increase employee motivation. This leads to higher productivity and lower employee turnover.

What types of activities are suitable for a fun group outing?

Suitable activities are diverse, ranging from creative workshops (e.g., improvisation theatre, cooking classes) and outdoor adventures (e.g., geocaching, rafting) to gamification elements (e.g., laser tag, escape rooms). It is important to consider the interests of the employees.

How do I plan a group outing that truly excites employees?

Involve your employees in the planning, define clear objectives, create a realistic budget, and ensure good internal communication. Professional organization by a team building agency can also be helpful.

What tax benefits can my company utilise for group outings?

There is a tax allowance of up to €110 per employee per year (including VAT) for company events. This allowance applies to a maximum of two events per year.

How can I ensure that all employees can participate in the group outing?

Pay attention to inclusion and accessibility. Consider physical limitations and offer accessible activities. Clarify in advance whether participation is voluntary or mandatory.

What role does sustainability play in planning a group outing?

Choose sustainable activities that protect the environment. Use public transport or arrange car-sharing. Integrate volunteer activities to create a social added value.

How can a personalised Stickerstars album be integrated into a group outing?

Integrate a personalised Stickerstars album into a treasure hunt or other activities. This encourages discussion and interaction during the activity and provides a personal touch.

What are the legal aspects to consider when planning a company outing?

Clarify the obligation to participate and the compensation for working time outside of regular hours. Ensure that all participants are insured during the group outing and inform yourself about liability issues.

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