Hospitality Awards 2021

Page 46 www.lux-review.com LUX 2021 Hospitality Awards TOCA Events (TOCA) provides creative destination solutions and experiential event production to meet each client’s unique objectives. With offices in North and South America as well as Europe, TOCA services an ever-increasing international clientele. The company has extensive experience with Fortune 500 corporations and emerging boutique start-ups, as well as global sports events and high-volume concerts and live performances. Sean Gibbons is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TOCA Events. He tells us more about the firm. “TOCA Events curates experiences,” Sean enthuses. “TOCA touches the projects, dreams and emotions of our clients. Our passion is to create and produce events and we provide the highest level of service, design and production for a growing global client base.” Having established a singular model within the global destination management industry, TOCA follows systemised operational procedures for pre-production and production phases, and generates all original creative content internally that is based on the specific needs for each particular project. By adhering to a socially committed mission that embraces an environmental and cross-cultural perspective, TOCA easily distinguishes itself from others. The TOCA senior management team is comprised of individuals who began their careers in the visual and performing arts, and this creative element is evident in every aspect of its client programmes. “Our staff consist of award- winning designers and architects as well as transportation specialists and culinary professionals.” Aug21097 TOCA Events Best Full-Service International Events Company 2021 First impressions are everything and TOCA Events strives to impart a positive impact on new clients with its dedication to prompt responses, ease of communication and thorough, user-friendly proposals that outline the full scope of our client’s needs. “From thematic environments and immersive receptions to exquisite tablescapes, custom fabrication and unique performances, TOCA Events provides conceptual solutions that engage, celebrate and inspire,” Sean elaborates. The last 18 months have been tough, with the Covid pandemic having brought the hospitality sector to its knees. As with most companies within the event industry, TOCA experienced an increase in its virtual and hybrid solutions throughout the pandemic and Sean and the team even developed a unique offering comprising of customised virtual incentives that were well received and proved to be a positive return on investment for clients. Recently, Sean has seen an increase in requests from clients for live events once again and is working to follow specific on-site Covid-19 rapid testing protocols for staff to ensure a safe working environment and a healthy Covid-free venue for clients. Now for TOCA, Sean and the team, having recently been awarded the title of Best Full- Service International Events Company in the 2021 Hospitality Awards, the future looks bright and the firm is well positioned for further growth and development. “We do our utmost to understand the corporate mission and brand expectations for each of our clients, and believe that transparency, professionalism and creativity continue to set TOCA Events apart within the industry.” Contact: Sean Gibbons Company: TOCA Events Web Address: www.tocaevents.com For more than ten years, TOCA Events has promoted an extensive and eclectic list of live performance projects and is recognised nationally as an experienced company with high standards. We speak to Founder, Sean Gibbons, about how the firm successfully weathered the Covid storm.