Mallorca is one of the most highly valued destinations for incentive travel and corporate events. Great weather, international connections, quality infrastructure, and a natural environment that invites you to disconnect. However, the success of a corporate incentive on the island does not depend only on the destination, but—above all—on good advance planning.

Every year, many companies make the same mistake: they start organizing their incentive too late. Planning months in advance not only avoids unforeseen issues, but also makes it possible to design more coherent, exclusive experiences aligned with the team’s objectives.

When to start planning a corporate incentive in Mallorca

In general terms, a corporate incentive should begin to be planned between three and six months in advance, especially if it takes place in spring or summer. This time frame allows you to:

• Secure the availability of specialized suppliers.
• Choose dates that fit both the company’s operations and the season in Mallorca.
• Design the experience calmly, without standard solutions or last-minute rush.

The more personalized the incentive, the more important this preparation time becomes.

Define the objective before the activity

One of the most common mistakes is to start with “what are we going to do?” instead of asking why the incentive is being organized.

It is not the same to plan a trip to:

• Strengthen team cohesion.
• Recognize results or retain talent.
• Impress clients or strategic partners.

Having a clear objective from the beginning determines the format, pace, type of experience, and the most suitable setting.

The value of environments that encourage real disconnection

More and more companies are looking to move away from closed rooms, rigid agendas, and generic activities. Natural environments—especially the sea—offer something that is difficult to replicate in other contexts:

• They break down hierarchies and routines.
• They encourage more authentic conversations.
• They create shared memories with greater emotional impact.

A well-designed incentive is not just a one-off activity, but an experience that is remembered and associated with the brand.

Why personalization makes the difference

Planning in advance allows for tailor-made incentives adapted to the group size, the participants’ profile, and the company’s culture.

This results in:

• More balanced pacing.
• Greater attention to detail.
• Experiences that do not feel “copied” or repeated.

In corporate incentives, the perception of exclusivity and care is key.

The importance of working with specialized providers

Mallorca offers a wide range of activities, but not all of them are designed for the corporate environment. Working with providers accustomed to dealing with companies brings:

• Safety and professional planning.
• The ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
• Experience with groups, timing, and corporate expectations.

This support is especially relevant when the goal is to offer something different, with no margin for error.

Common mistakes when organizing corporate incentives in Mallorca

Some of the most frequent mistakes that are repeated year after year are:

• Choosing dates without considering the season and demand.
• Prioritizing price over the overall experience.
• Improvising activities without a common thread.
• Failing to consider alternatives or contingency plans.

All of these are significantly reduced when the incentive is planned with time and clear criteria.

Planning ahead is investing in the experience

A well-organized corporate incentive is not a one-off expense, but an investment in people, culture, and brand. Starting the planning months in advance makes it possible to take full advantage of Mallorca’s potential and design memorable corporate experiences aligned with each company’s values and objectives.

If the goal is to surprise, connect, and leave a lasting impression, the first step is not choosing the activity, but starting to think about it in good time.

At Falcao Uno, we have spent years designing corporate experiences at sea for companies looking for something more than a one-off activity. Our approach is always based on planning, personalization, and care for the environment, understanding each incentive as an opportunity to connect people, values, and territory.

We support companies and agencies in creating tailor-made incentives in Mallorca, conceived in advance, with clear criteria and attention to detail, so that each experience has meaning beyond the event itself.