More and more companies are embracing sustainability as one of their core values. This commitment is reflected in all areas, including corporate events and trips.
Slowit was made for these kinds of companies. This boutique agency specialising in organising corporate experiences, encourages visitors to discover the city at its most authentic from a sustainable, respectful perspective.
Experiencing Barcelona from the inside
At every conference or meeting, there are people who want to go beyond the line-up of professional events and connect with the host destination. And who better to show them around than a local team, made up of expert guides and partners with deep ties to the region?
Slowit designs bespoke experiences for company events, conferences, incentive trips and team-building activities. Options include cultural and culinary activities, city walks, workshops, visits to neighbourhoods with a unique identity and projects that support a good cause. They all share the same philosophy: it’s about offering a different way to experience the city.
Whether it’s riding the waves during a water sports activity, meandering through the streets as part of a group scavenger hunt, getting busy in the kitchen for a cooking competition or feeling the strength of castells (human towers) on your own shoulders, each experience seeks to showcase a unique Barcelona.
A team of locals who love where they live
At Slowit, sustainability is part of the routine, translating into concrete decisions that affect both how activities are organised and how the company interacts with the surrounding environment. This commitment has earned it the “Barcelona, a Sustainable Destination” accreditation.
In terms of the environment, it promotes a more responsible approach to mobility, prioritising getting around on foot or by public transport whenever possible and optimising routes to reduce the use of coaches. It also encourages participants to use resources mindfully—for example, by bringing reusable bottles that can be filled at public drinking fountains. What’s more, it’s committed to fully digital document management. That means no printing posters or other ephemeral materials, in order to reduce paper consumption and waste generation.
On the social front, the company partners with the Catalan Association of Family and Friends of Children with Cancer (AFANOC), offering free guided tours to families staying at the Casa dels Xuklis (accommodation for young people undergoing cancer treatment and their families) so that they can have some downtime and respite during their stay in the Catalan capital. It also teams up with Cinema Maldà every year, helping to preserve one of the city’s most distinctive cultural venues.
A lasting memory
Beyond the schedule and the meetings, a corporate trip can also become an opportunity to connect with the culture, people and daily life of the local area. When that happens, the result is much more than a successful activity: it’s an experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Ultimately, Slowit’s approach is all about turning each visit into an opportunity to discover the city from an open-minded, respectful perspective, creating a positive impact for both visitors and the destination. This means enriching guests’ experience while also helping preserve what makes Barcelona so unique.
More information at slowitbarcelona.com
