YEAR IN REVIEW
2024: A Year of New Milestones 2024: A Year of New Milestones
Sean’s Foreword
As we prepare to turn the page on 2024, reflecting back it was a year of Growth and Milestones at Moniker
We grew to our largest team yet 21 passionate individuals (over three times what we entered COVID with!), and reaching new records in terms of programs and revenue It isn’t just about numbers though; it’s also about the people who’ve helped us achieve new highs, both in shaping the culture we have today, and reimagining what our company’s future has in store for all of us
It was a year of milestones for the travel world too Greenland opened its first international airport (in Nuuk), putting a onceremote destination firmly on the map, while the minimalist trend of ‘flying naked’ ditching luggage, not your clothes took off in ways no one expected And who could forget the sheer volume? Travel demand hit record-breaking highs, with airports processing more passengers than ever Even the Thanksgiving rush shattered previous TSA screening records, proving that wanderlust is back and bigger than ever, and the pandemic is firmly behind us
At Moniker, these highs only fuel our own ambitions further We’re constantly inspired to innovate and create travel experiences that don’t just follow trends, but rather set them And to look forward to the new horizons we’ll discover together in the year ahead
To our clients, team members, and partners: grazie mille for believing in us and for contributing to a year we won’t forget Here's to the adventures that await in 2025 filled with more milestones, evolution, and meaningful journeys Ciao!
Monikon \\ Cartagena
Location: Cartagena, Colombia Hotel Ananda Days: 6 Pax: 17
For our bi-annual retreat, Monikon, the entire Moniker team took off to the colourful and lively city of Cartagena, Colombia for a week of team togetherness. As our team has
consistently grown, our retreats continue to be vital to our company’s culture The team spent the week in a private villa in the heart of Cartagena’s Old Town We spent our mornings participating in some valuable company-wide meetings and
“As a growing team, our retreats continue to be vital to our company’s culture.”
co-working sessions, but this year we also added a successful and inspiring Hackathon to the mix! In the afternoons, we enjoyed a team icebreaker game while on a catamaran, some time relaxing at a beautiful beach club and one of the most hilarious team-building
activities we’ve ever done: salsa class! A highlight was our second annual Moniker Awards where we honoured some of our most dedicated colleagues and celebrated the past year as a team. What an amazing week!
Real Brokerage // Los Cabos
For a week of fun, relaxation and bonding, Real brought their team to the stunning Los Cabos, Mexico. The group’s vision was to highlight the natural beauty and rich culture of the destination while creating an environment where their team could bond, make memories together and relax Team
Location: Los Cabos, Mexico Marquis Los Cabos
Days: 4
Pax: 117
building activities included beach olympics and zip-lining, while the cultural experiences ranged from a city tour to salsa
class To enhance the retreat, each evening had a distinct theme A tropical-chic night on the beach with fire dancers and a white-night boat cruise were amazing, but the final night: Aquatic Dreams complete with mermaids, LED performers and a competitive costume contest was the real showstopper!
Sourcegraph // Rome
Location: Rome, Italy
Hotel Villa Pamphili Roma Days: 5
Pax: 138
Sourcegraph brought their team to the eternal cityRome, Italy for a balanced week of all-hands meetings, departmental sessions (with gelato coffee breaks!) and destination activities including a games night and a Super Smash Brothers Tournament The team also got to immerse themselves in Rome’s unbelievable culinary scene at unique dinner venues each night making for an incredible and delicious couple of days!
Hotel
Highlight:
Hotel Villa Pamphili Roma is an oasis of luxury nestled on the outskirts of Rome's largest public park This architectural gem blends timeless elegance with creative modernity to create a unique experience and truly exude La Dolce Vita!
Stealth Monitoring // St. Lucia
Stealth Monitoring chose to celebrate their team on a truly spectacular Caribbean island, St Lucia! The team wanted to focus on unique destination experiences to truly celebrate their top performers during their week long retreat The team got to participate in an exciting choose your own adventure day Each guest had their choice between some peaceful activities such as golfing and bamboo rafting, and some more
“The Moniker team was absolutely amazing. Impressed with how they were on top of every detail and made everyone feel comfortable.”
adrenaline-inducing experiences like zip-lining and ATV-ing around the island! A highlight for the whole group was the catamaran cruise along the coastline to Soufriere, where they got to try the famous volcanic mineral rich mud baths! The week culminated in a white night dinner on the beach, and a lively dance party Our team even got to help with a proposal under the stars, a Moniker first! Oh, and of course she said yes!
Location: St. Lucia
Zoetry Marigo Bay St Lucia
Days: 5
Pax: 51
Correlation // Maldives
We had an exciting challenge putting together Correlation’s retreat to the Maldives. Not only were we working with a destination we hadn’t used before, but we were also planning a retreat for their employees, and their families! We took the challenge in stride and created an exciting retreat
Location: Maldives
Anantara Dhigu
Days: 6
Pax: 180
filled with activities designed to celebrate and embrace the destination The highlight activity was definitely the island scaven-
ger hunt It was the perfect healthy competition to inspire team-bonding and hilarious memories The team ended the week with campfire circles, laughter and sparklers on the beach as well as a lively after party and dancing The entire group left feeling inspired and excited for the year ahead
BlueCat // Niagara Falls
Location: Niagara Falls, Canada Hilton Fallsview
Days: 4
Pax: 430
For their annual retreat, we took BlueCat’s entire group of 430 people to the always iconic Niagara Falls! The Moniker team got to work ensuring that this
retreat was as productive and engaging as possible! We facilitated keynote speakers, customer panels, breakout meetings, a spotlight series and of course, some exciting teambuilding activities at the Niagara Fun Zone Highlights included a
welcome reception overlooking the falls, which were even lit up in BlueCat colours and an exciting awards dinner with a lively karaoke after party that had everyone up and dancing!
Help Scout // Quebec
Location: Saint-Sauveur, Canada
Manoir Saint-Sauveur
Days: 5
Pax: 105
We love honouring our Canadian roots with amazing local destinations! We took the entire Help Scout group to Saint-Sauveur in the heart of Quebec. The week included a keynote presentation, a “Pitch Party” brainstorm, team breakouts, and an ennea-
gram activity After work activities included bubblesoccer, a culinary challenge, wine tasting, an “openair” movie night and even an Indigenous story teller to ensure we honour the invaluable heritage and culture of the area we visited!
Pharmaceutical Company // Marbella
Location: Marbella, Spain
Kempinski Hotel Bahia Days: 7 Pax: 65
Our team took a biopharmaceutical company to sunny Marbella, Spain in the lovely Andalusia region! Their week was filled with numerous valuable sessions including a brand refresh, executive meetings, program updates, squad meetups, a people and culture
meeting and a speaker session They also sprinkled some destinationbased activities in!
A group tapas tour in Marbella was definitely a highlight! The team reconvened each evening for a dinner at the various beautiful venues in the area!
For the quintessential Italian experience, Brivia Group took their top brokers to the rolling hills and lush vineyards of beautiful Tuscany Overflowing with iconic historic landmarks and award-winning cuisine, this gorgeous destination really has it all! The team began their adventure staying at the lovely
Brivia // Tuscany
Toscana Resort Castellfalfi An early night after a welcome reception and dinner was a necessity because of their exciting morning the following day! Hot air ballooning over the rolling Tuscan hills was truly a once in a lifetime experience, but the fun didn’t stop there! Highlights included luxury car
Location: Tuscany, Italy
St. Regis Florence & Toscana Resort Castelfalfi
Days: 5
Pax: 10
rentals, dinner at the delicious Fattoria Poggio Alloro, a stay at the gorgeous St Regis Florence, a night at the opera, a bike tour around Florence, and a Michelin star dinner Enoteca Pinchiorri We loved creating these unique and memorable experiences for the Brivia top brokers and we know they had a truly amazing trip!
Webflow // Quebec City
Our largest retreat to date, we brought a whopping 570 people to beautiful Quebec City! We were so excited to help Webflow bring back their annual, company-wide retreats with a futuristic-themed, 5-day retreat at the majestic Quebec City Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. The Moniker team
Location: Quebec City, Canada Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Days: 5 Pax: 570
“Moniker was one of the best things about this trip! I felt like they were a part of the Webflow family and were really looking out for us.”
seamlessly facilitated massive company wide meetings, including live-streaming to all attendees not on site, and breakout sessions of up to 20 different internal teams Don’t worry, we also put together a
range of team-bonding activities such as a city scavenger hunt, morning yoga, a Kicks for Kidz charity activity, a city walking tour, a virtual amazing race, and even an after-party called “Club Webflow” We weaved the futuristic theme throughout both meetings and activities but especially during the final dinner! LED light performers, a robot, a magic show, a light show and an epic dance party was the perfect way to finish off this very memorable retreat!
Financial Tech Company // Mexico
Location: PDC, Mexico Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Days: 5 Pax: 65
This financial tech company wanted to bring their entire team together to celebrate a big milestone and to sync up as a team with a few work sessions
Meetings included an all-hands kick-off, department breakouts and independent working time They also enjoyed some team
“Moniker is hands down THE best corporate retreat company I have ever worked with in my 25+ years.”
bonding time with a sunny pool party which included corn hole, spike ball, water volleyball, and more Their final day was spent adventuring through Mexico with either a visit to the Tulum Ruins, a cenote and zipline tour, or a guacamole-making class!
Park Road // Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Villa Copenhagen
Days: 5
Pax: 17
This real estate company treated their top brokers to a week of bespoke experiences! A private lunch at Tivoli Gardens, a boat architecture tour ending with a bike chef and oyster tasting, dinners at Michelin Star restaurants such as Geranium and Alchemist and even a World’s Best Chocolate Tasting at Friis Holm Chocolate made this week truly !
Hotel
Highlight:
Old European charm blends with modern design to create this vibrant, unique and luxurious hotel A roof top pool, contemporary spaces, and opulent guest rooms offer the perfect place to indulge and unwind!
Insurance Tech Company // Boston
This Insurance Tech Company was looking to host a user conference and team retreat in a city centre, and we were only too happy to put together an exciting conference in Boston, USA! With so many moving parts, the Moniker team’s attention to detail and incredible work ethic came in handy!
We expertly facilitated keynote speakers and various presentations on vision, trends, customer experience and optimization Of course, we also made sure that our guests got out on the town to experience this fantastic destination! We started off strong with a lovely welcome event on a boat cruise
the team enjoyed cocktails, snacks, and a perfect view of the Boston skyline And we ended the week in style, watching a game at the iconic Fenway Park and getting to take a photo with the World Series Trophy! It was the perfect Bostonian experience to round off a fun and productive week!
Location: Boston, USA
Omni Boston Hotel at The Seaport
Days: 4
Pax: 131
Minikon // PEI
It’s that time of year again! Our August internal company retreat is nicknamed Minikon took place in Prince Edward Island. We’ve got the work and play balance down to a science! As always, we spent our days engaging in various sessions such as our State of the Union presentation, team breakouts
Location: PEI, Canada Dalvay By The Sea Days: 6 Pax: 18
and updates to onsite policies
As well, we did a High Performance Habits and Crucial Conversations workshop with Shawn Johal We also participated in our first ever Monicares Hackathon where we presented different charitable causes and voted as a team on which one Moniker would volunteer with and donate to We spent our afternoons coworking, and of course, jumping into some creative teambuilding and destination activities Highlights included an outdoor welcome event with oysters and fiddlers, a team
olympics, a trip to Charlottetown with a bowling party, a “Hot Ones” wings challenge and a surprise murder mystery dinner. We also spent an afternoon with the Fiddling Fisherman, a lobster lunch on a fishing boat with a fiddler who taught us to play the spoons! Our final night took the cake with a Farm to Table culinary experience with famous chef Michael Smith We laughed, ate and cheers-ed to our growing team and a fantastic week together
“I left feeling very motivated by how far the company has come and where it is going.”
Metropia // Ibiza
Location: Ibiza, Spain
Six Senses Ibiza
Days: 4
Pax: 25
Metropia wanted to celebrate their top brokers in style, so we whisked the group away to the vibrant island of Ibiza! Staying at the gorgeous Six Senses Ibiza, the group enjoyed indulgence and
relaxation at its finest. Delectable dinners at Lio Ibiza, Casa Maca and Blue Marlin, beachside snacks and drinks, afternoons at the spa and some lively after parties were just what the doctor ordered!
Top Brokers // Dublin
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Carton House
Days: 5
Pax: 140
This Real Estate company wanted to treat their top brokers to a truly unforgettable trip, and we made it happen! Highlights included golfing, a Guinness storehouse tour, a walking tour of Dublin, downhill
biking, a delicious food tour, a musical pub tour and more The final night ended with a bang with custom type-writer poetry , Bailey’s tasting, and even custom engraved beer glasses for the perfect souvenir!
Sourcegraph // Montreal
For their Fall retreat this year, Sourcegraph decided on the vibrant city of Montreal, Quebec. We were met with quite a few challenges for planning this retreat including a potential Air Canada strike and an actualized Montreal hospitality staff strike, if you can believe it! We took the challenge in stride and
Location: Montreal, Canada
Hyatt Place Downtown Montreal
Days: 5 Pax: 140
through diligent organization, a ton of communication with our client and the hotel, and a few long days of on-site work, we
created a fantastic retreat! Highlights included the hilariously themed “CanadianTuxedo” all denim welcome reception, the company-wide meetings, group co-working time, and the team-bowling night We also squeezed in time for these tech-experts to do some coding all together!
Stand Out For Good // Utah
Location: Utah, USA
The Lodge at Blue Sky Days: 5 Pax: 29
Stand Out For Good wanted a week of togetherness for their team in Utah We put together a program that included productive meetings, team-building activities and destination fun in a beautiful setting! Highlights included horse-back riding, a cooking class, axethrowing, cowboy cocktail hour, and an exciting adventure team-building activity The week even finished with a fun chuck-wagon trip right to dinner!
Hotel
Highlight:
The Lodge at Blue Sky is a luxury mountain retreat surrounded by pristine wilderness. This upscale lodge blends luxury design elements with rustic touches, offering a stunning, tranquil escape for any adventurer!
Auvik // Waterloo
Location: Waterloo, Canada
Hampton Inn Waterloo Days: 4
Pax: 105
For their R&D summit, we created a program that was meetingsfocused and productive, but that also included some fun team-bonding moments for the team! Meetings ranged from an all hands kick off,
product demos, and department breakouts but the highlight was the Crack the Case escape room in a suitcase! Teams had to solve the mystery before the time ran out, and it made for an electric activity!
Airalo // Cancun
Location: Cancun, Mexico
TRS Coral Hotel
Days: 5
Pax: 149
Airalo’s annual retreat was filled with valuable meetings, teambuilding activities and destination fun Highlights included a thrilling cenote adventure, a “Guacamole Frenzy”, a sunny catamaran trip, a
tequila tasting, an optional day trip to Playa del Carmen and a Rosh Hashana dinner
The entire week culminated in an electric final fiesta with neon lights, an epic dance floor, vibrant decor and live performers!
Plex // Cernay-la-Ville
We had the best time creating and executing this exciting retreat for Plex at L'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, just outside of Paris We’ve taken inspiration from this historic property and created a storyline that weaves its way throughout the week. We created an EPIC Da Vinci Code theme that got everyone
Location: Cernay-la-Ville, France
L’Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay
Days: 6
Pax: 121
“Moniker is an extension of our team and a genuine part of our family. Their ability to plan and execute is second to none.”
engaged! The group was split up into “Secret Societies” that had to solve clues, puzzles and riddles to put an end to a fictitious evil organization! The week included a few all-hands presentations, team breakout
meetings, a team hackathon, a charity bike building challenge, an outdoor games day and an unforgettable scavenger hunt that actually took place in the world famous Louvre More moments included a group dinner while cruising the Seine with Paris’s glittering skyline And the final night ended in a crazy steampunk themed soiree that the Moniker team also dressed up for This retreat was one for the books We can’t wait to work on next year’s theme!
Zipline // Playa del Carmen
For this year’s team-building retreat, Zipline whisked their team away to the sunny shores of Playa del Carmen in Mexico We had a blast working with the Zipline team to bring their creative vision to life We built a program that seamlessly blended both team-building opportunities and valuable learning sessions into one perfect week The retreat also
“The creative ideas they came up with to not only stay in our budget but also deliver our special brand of Zipline quirkiness, were just amazing!”
included an entire choose your own adventure day! Activities ranged from a catamaran sailing trip, an ATV tour through the Mexican jungle, a trip to the iconic Tulum ruins, and a fan favourite, a delicious taco tour! The week ended in a beautiful sunset dinner overlooking the water where the entire Zipline crew came together to laugh, dance and celebrate their team
Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Hilton Playa del Carmen
Days: 5
Pax: 95
Where We're Headed Already In
With more destinations in the works!
Popoyo, Nicaragua
Rancho Santana
Paris, France
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Banff, Canada
Banff Park Lodge
Los Cabos, Mexico
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
Algarve, Portugal
Pine Cliffs Resort
Bangkok, Thailand
Banyan Tree Bangkok
San Pedro, Belize Alaia Resort Belize
Koh Samui, Thailand
W Koh Samui
Marco Island, Florida
Hilton Marco Island