Company outing ideas: What are the trends for activities this coming summer?

Summer is over again and that means that most company outings will not take place until next year. For some, this is the right time to look ahead to the company outing that is planned for next summer. In this blog we look ahead to what 2025 will bring us and what kind of activities are on the rise. 

What went well and what didn't go well at the last company outing? 

An important question to ask yourself after organizing a company outing is: “What went well and what didn't go well on the last company outing?” Reflection is good to ensure that the next company outing is even better. Ask colleagues to share their opinions and experiences. 

Also emphasize the things that did not go well, because those are the things that many people remember. Was the communication clear enough in advance? Were the activities well received? Did the chosen locations and facilities meet expectations? All kinds of questions that you can ask in advance.

Company outings in 2025: The best trends for next summer

With new activities being introduced each year to the range of company outings, there is always something exciting and innovative to discover. Companies are becoming increasingly creative in planning outings that are not only fun, but also contribute to team spirit and cooperation. Reason enough to also invest time in finding a special activity that matches the interests of your team. 

To provide you with some inspiration, we share the most important trends for the coming year with you. 

1 – Combine multiple activities for a company outing

An activity such as a company outing is no longer sufficient to involve and surprise all employees. More and more often, companies choose to combine multiple activities, which creates a 'day out' instead of an afternoon out. 

An afternoon program, combined with lunch or dinner, is popular these days. But you can also consider choosing an evening program, so that you can end the outing with a final, exciting activity such as a pub quiz.

2 – Tech and virtual reality are only increasing

We already see a lot of activities that are VR-related today. Think of VR escape rooms, VR puzzle tours and interactive games that use augmented reality. The quality of these activities is getting better and better, making it an increasingly popular option for company outings.

The expectation is that we will only see more of these activities, especially because of the increasing range of games and activities. 

3 – Expedition activities focused on team building

Expedition Robinson is an activity that has been on the rise for years. We expect this to only increase in the coming year, with new spin-offs on this cool activity. Think for example of Expeditie Columbus or the hexathlon, which are slightly different from the traditional version, but are also specifically aimed at team building in the form of a game.

The importance of a company outing is becoming increasingly clear and this is particularly evident in company outings that focus on cooperation, communication, emphasising each other's strengths and stimulating creativity.

4 – Sustainable and green activities

With the growing focus on sustainability and environmental friendliness, more and more companies are opting for green and sustainable company outings. Activities that are not only fun, but also contribute to the environment. Sustainable activities include organizing team outings in nature, beach clean-up activities and city walks with cultural stops. 

But also outings where we do not or hardly affect the environment are popular. Think of power kiting, building bamboo towers, the kite making workshop or a bike tour through The Hague. 

Want to know more about the best activities for a company outing? 

The company outing is becoming increasingly important. Falling back on the same activity every year may be easy and less time-consuming, but you will not make everyone happy. The golden tip: Choose a unique activity where the chance is small that there are people who have done it before. 

Do you want to surprise with the company outing next year? Then consider having this unique day put together with Flitz-Events. Whether you choose adventurous team building activities, creative workshops or relaxing outings, we will think along with you to give the unique twist to your company outing. Then also feel free to contact us contact contact us if you have any questions.