DISCOVER CACIQUE | The Art of Gifting
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
If you asked me to define the perfect gift, At my age, i’d probably say a new pair of socks (Mohair of course!). But, in the world of destination management, it’s never quite as simple. Here, gifting is subjective - an art form, even - unique to every situation and client. attempted by many, and mastered by few.
For our clients, who bring anywhere from dozens to hundreds of guests to our summery shores, a gift is a tangible touchpoint between the two parties - and one they trust to us, The Bahamas’s premier Destination Management Company. At Cacique International, we define a gift as yet another opportunity to curate a guest’s experience, to cast the Cacique Magic, and to elevate a trip beyond expectations and into the realm of the extraordinary. Over the years we have developed an intricate gifting philosophy, and today, allow us to introduce you to the finer aspects of this timeless art.
Only Authentic
To be truly meaningful, the gifts that a client gives to their guests must be unique, locally crafted, and authentically grounded in the culture of the destination. It’s our job to ensure this is always the case. Everything we do at Cacique is customized to fit the client and their guests - and the gifts we curate are no different.
Correctly matching local Bahamian products to our clients is no easy feat - it requires that we understand not just our customers but also the local artisans we partner with. Failure destines the product for hotel trash bins, but success creates a gift that enhances the trip itself. Not by coincidence, we at Cacique make a habit of connecting with our local creatives.
Tie It In
Gifts can be selected to harmonize with the details of the day. If the welcome drink upon arrival is a Cacique-customized island concoction, then what better way to send the guests back to their rooms than with a Bahamian-scented candle? Just imagine, reliving the memory of your personal cocktail at the strike of a match…
Gift an Experience
At Cacique, receiving a gift can be an item on the itinerary all on its own. This could mean hosting a pop-up ‘shop’ so guests can select their own gift based on preference, size, and fit. Or instead of merely gifting hand-rolled cigars from Graycliff, why not bring in one of their professional master rollers? When given correctly, a gift becomes something far more than just a physical object that takes up space in a suitcase - it becomes a cherished memory, and a part of the journey.
The Invisible Touch
“When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all.”
Travel can be a headache. There’s no way around it 100% of the time. But, the savvy Destination Management Company will use every tool in its arsenal to bypass travel pain points before they even occur - including gifts.
How, you ask? Well, by gifting a locally-plaited straw hat on the morning of a private boat excursion, you’ve sidestepped a sunburn. A fine leather passport sleeve gifted on the final evening - customized with client’s corporate logo of course - subtly reminds guests to take their travel documents out of the hotel safe before the departure morning frenzy. Little touches like these solve problems before they even arise, and will undoubtedly go unnoticed - but, that my friends, is entirely the point.
Cacique International
As you can see, gift selection is no afterthought. It is one of our many opportunities to artfully curate an exceptional travel experience. Just as the orchestra tunes their instruments, we at Cacique align all the little details until they resonate in harmony. Through this process, our notes are lifted into chords, our chords form a song, and our songs become a symphony.
To learn more about Cacique’s destination management services, designs, and experiences, contact us here.