Anne Thornley-Brown

Anne Thornley-Brown is the President of Executive Oasis International, a Toronto based management consulting firm specializing in team building and executive retreats.

Destinations

Holland: 7 Superb Summer Event Ideas

Summer is an excellent season for meetings, conferences, and events in Holland. Music festivals, sailing events, culinary experiences, and arts events add excitement and there are truly innovative meeting spaces and unique venues to delight participants.
Destinations

Dubai Events: 11 Tips and Take-aways

Dubai, a destination of contrasts, has earned a reputation for opulent hotels and spectacular events that garner a buzz around the globe. Here are 5 take-aways from Dubai events and 7 tips for planning events in Dubai. Event planners can use them to enhance their own meetings, conferences, and corporate events.
Event Management

Virtual Team Building, Does it Work?

Fully customizable virtual simulations are transforming the team building landscape, breaking down barriers and making it possible for teams at different locations to participate in engaging and interactive experiences. But, are cool animations and eye-popping graphics are enough to produce effective team building?
Event Management

Corporate Incentive Travel: What’s wrong with this picture?

Why fly your team halfway across the world just to lie on the beach and get drunk at the bar? You can do that at home. Transform your sales incentive trips into a rich and memorable experience by providing a glimpse into the local history and culture of your corporate incentive travel destinations.