Miek Egberts, CITP CMM DMCP CMP, founder and owner of InspireME Monte-Carlo, a Monaco-based boutique consultancy agency offering unique and alternative concepts in full-service event management, DMC services and conscientious Luxury Travel with a sustainable and holistic approach, has been added to one of the most prestigious “Halls of Fame” of travel & tourism: the list of the 222 Conde Nast Travel Specialists for 2020.
It is rare that a MICE (Meetings Incentives Conferences and Events) professional, used to working with companies and boutique top-incentive planners, makes it on such prestigious list, normally devoted to specialists in leisure travel,” says Stefano Ferri,InspireME Monte-Carlo press officer. “Which means a great deal as to the awareness and the importance that the MICE industry affects tourism and has gained notoriety within the whole of the industry.
“Egberts lives and works in her glamorous destination, and she carefully selects guides, specialists, craftsmen and other experts as well as conducts regular training on various topics from conscious travel to emergency preparedness,” writes Conde Nast. “For the Luxury Travel market, InspireME provides unique innovative and inspiring experiences for individuals, couples, families and groups. A selection of some of the experiences her guests have enjoyed: a backstage visit of the Opera of Monte Carlo, a private meeting with a Formula One celebrity, learning to make custom perfume with a nose in unique private garden, and a Michelin starred picnic on a luxury yacht.”
Egberts is a mindful, purpose-driven female entrepreneur who is passionate about the MICE and hospitality industries. Her company’s primary focus is on marketing, management, sustainability and social advocacy programs for luxury travel and events. In addition, she fosters InspireME’s engagements in pro-bono work for NGOs and international foundations.
In May 2018, Egberts was awarded the Jane E. Schuldt SITE (Society of Incentive Travel Excellence) Master Motivator Award 2018. She chaired the Italian chapter of SITE twice, in 2010 and 2019. Additionally, she has been serving as director on the International Board of SITE since this past January.
Egberts has lived since her childhood in the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, South of France, French Riviera and the Principality of Monaco, living and experiencing different intercultural environments with other traditions, customs, habits and values. She combines the typical international and innovative spirit of the Dutch, with the strength and open-mindedness of a citizen of the world. She is well known for her stylish and creative ideas, deep local destination knowledge and her special sense for all the wishes and needs of her clients.
Says Egberts, “It is an honor for the team of InspireME Monte-Carlo, not just for myself, to be featured in Conde Nast Travel for Travel Specialists 2020 and to be acknowledged as leaders in providing travel experiences that inspire, challenge and transform by, providing that “Pull off the impossible and spare you the logistics’ service,” adding that “all of the 222 organizations listed are the best of best! Thus, InspireMe Monte Carlo is humbled by the award.”
InspireME Monte Carlo is an exclusive, reliable boutique consultancy agency offering an alternative concept of full-service event management and DMC services, both for B2B, FIT and leisure, with high end exceptional experiences in the Principality of Monaco, Provence, South of France and Corsica. At InspireME they assist you in planning unique, sophisticated events with a personal, bespoke, transparent and flexible approach. Owned by Miek Egberts, one of Europe’s leading experiential event planners, who has more than 25 years of experience in the Hospitality and MICE Industry, and more than 1,000 unique incentive travel programs, deluxe leisure travel, weddings, product launches, conferences. For more info, visit http://inspireme-mc.com
