THG North American CEO Jon Stromberg: Grand Prix Experience Proves a Winner

Posted by admin on Jul 30th, 2010 | no comments

More than 40 companies took part in THG’s hospitality offerings during last month’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, with several calling the event a positive and unforgettable experience, says THG Worldwide CEO Jon Stromberg.

“The feedback from our clients at the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix affirms that our business is about more than hospitality—it’s about providing an exciting environment where memorable experiences help our clients achieve business development goals,” Stromberg says.

THG guests enjoy activites at the Restaurant Hélène de Champlain in Montreal

“This year’s event was another sell-out for us,” Stromberg says. “We’ve already had a strong number of clients renew for the 2011 Grand Prix and ask for hospitality options during other North American events.”

This year’s Canadian Grand Prix, which marked the return of the event to the Formula 1 circuit, saw McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton capture the checkered flag in a contest that saw multiple lead changes due to frequent pit stops to address tire wear issues.

Surrounding the race THG clients were able to enjoy full hospitality facilities at the Restaurant Hélène de Champlain (see photo at right). For pre-race warm-up activities, THG hosted celebrity and former Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve, who shared an insider’s view of the race and Formula 1 events. After his presentation, Villeneuve met THG clients and signed autographs.

THG’s Montreal team coordinated client hospitality for the event, earning high marks from clients for their attention to detail and the accommodations provided to guests, Stromberg adds.

For more information about THG Worldwide’s hospitality programs to enhance your global business relationships, visit the company’s website.

About THG: THG (http://www.thgsports.com) is a leading provider of corporate hospitality programs during the world’s premier sporting events, including the World Soccer Championships, Masters, Singapore Grand Prix, and the Final Four. As a marcus evans company, all aspects of THG’s services promise a level of client focus and attention second to none.

THG Sports CEO Jon Stromberg: Employee Rewards Effort Sends Top Sellers to Vegas

Posted by admin on Jul 12th, 2010 | no comments

THG Sports’ top 20 sales producers in North America spent a recent weekend celebrating their success and enjoying the attractions in Las Vegas as part of the company’s employee incentive program to reward top-tier performance, says CEO Jon Stromberg.

“We brought our top sales executives from Chicago, Los Angeles, Montreal, San Diego and Toronto to Las Vegas to recognize their contribution to THG’s sales success this spring,” Stromberg says. “The trip is part of our broader corporate goals to encourage and reward employees who share our vision for success.”

The THG Sports team enjoyed an expenses-paid, long weekend (June 25-27, 2010) at the Bellagio Hotel that included group activities, including a team dinner at the hotel’s Yellowtail restaurant (see photo). A year ago, THG Sports hosted a similar outing with top sellers in Miami.

“We’re delighted with the positive feedback and continued performance we see through providing these team incentives,” Stromberg notes. “It’s a nice way for us to give back to employees who go the extra mile to help us achieve our goals.”

THG CEO Jon Stromberg: THG Marks 20th Anniversary at U.S. Open

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This year’s U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, Calif., marked a milestone for THG: The event was the 20th year for the company to provide hospitality during this prestigious event and resulted in positive reviews from the nearly 80 companies who took part, says THG CEO Jon Stromberg.

“The U.S. Open is a signature event in golf and a key event in our portfolio,” Stromberg says. “A majority of our clients have already renewed their space for the 2011 U.S. Open in Bethesda, MD, and the 2012 US Open in San Francisco, CA.”

This year’s event featured a nerve-testing win by Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell, who held his game together while other top players struggled. His win ended a 40-year drought in the winner’s circle for players from Britain.

In addition to taking in tournament play, THG clients enjoyed hospitality offerings that included opportunities to meet golf pro celebrities Mark Nye and Frank Nobilo and take their turns on golf simulator machines, which THG offers as a value-add at signature golf events. Several clients took home daily prizes (see image at right) that included full sets of golf clubs and a bag awarded to participants who hit the best shots, including the longest drive.

For some THG clients, the simulators proved almost as popular as watching the pros on the links at Pebble Beach: “We may just hang here this afternoon and play Pebble Beach by simulator with our clients,” one guest noted.

For more on THG’s golf event hospitality during key events throughout the word, visit our company website.