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The shift in corporate retreats has also led to changes in format. Shorter programs, even those lasting only half a day or a full day, are becoming more popular. This is just enough time to "step outside" without disrupting operations, yet still deep enough to create positive changes in how teams work and interact.
Space: from the workplace to the experience-creating environment
Along with changes in meeting time, the way businesses choose their spaces is also shifting. While previously the meeting room was the center of all activity, now the surrounding environment plays an equally important role. It's not just for relaxation, but also to create a different atmosphere where discussions become more open and ideas can be formed more naturally.
In Ho Chi Minh City, where the work pace is fast and continuous, this need becomes even more apparent. Businesses are starting to look for locations that are close enough for convenient commuting, but also unique enough to offer a true retreat experience.
Nature, privacy, and a feeling of being "away from the city" became top priorities (Photo: An Lam Retreats Saigon River)
Options near Saigon for corporate retreats
Within easy reach of the city center, several destinations are becoming popular choices, close enough for convenience, yet secluded enough to offer a complete retreat experience. In a context where businesses increasingly prioritize flexible models, An Lâm Retreats Saigon River offers a suitable option for day trips or short-term meetings combined with relaxation.
Located just 25 minutes from the heart of Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat, the resort offers a secluded riverside setting with tropical gardens and just the right amount of tranquility, creating an ideal environment for strategic meetings, internal workshops, and team-building activities. The event spaces are designed with an open concept, offering flexible indoor and outdoor options, from private areas for small groups to larger venues like Saigon River House or Song Garden.
An Lâm Retreats Saigon River is suitable for corporate retreat programs (Photo: An Lâm Retreats Saigon River)
Here, the program operates as a seamless journey from focused meetings and riverside culinary experiences to wellness activities and connection in nature. The balance between work and experience creates a new approach to corporate retreats in the modern workplace.
Located approximately 2-2.5 hours from Ho Chi Minh City, Meliá Ho Tram offers a larger-scale beachfront retreat experience. Its diverse range of meeting rooms and event spaces makes it suitable for extended programs or large-scale corporate events. Oceanami, with its private villas combined with shared beachfront spaces, provides a flexible option for programs blending relaxation and team-building activities in a setting close to nature.
When work and experience are no longer separate.
The common thread among these choices lies not in distance, but in how they allow work and experience to coexist in harmony.
A meeting is no longer confined to a closed room; it can be followed by a conversation by the river, an outdoor group activity, or a dinner in an open space. This change in setting not only provides a sense of relaxation but also creates a different working environment where interactions become more natural and connections are formed more seamlessly.
Saigon River House offers a suitable option for a variety of events, with the ability to flexibly switch between indoor and outdoor spaces. (Photo: An Lam Retreats Saigon River)
As the workplace increasingly prioritizes flexibility and balance, corporate retreats, especially short-term ones, are no longer merely supplemental options. They represent a new approach where "temporarily leaving" doesn't mean disruption, but rather a return to a clearer and more connected state. In this context, destinations near the city that offer sufficiently different spaces and experiences are becoming the ideal solution.
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