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Whilst at EIBTM last November, I dropped my business card in to a raffle – and actually won a prize!  Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for two at the brand new Doubletree Brooklands Hotel and Spa in Surrey.

A visit to Confex in the Spring, led to a meeting with Nathan from Mercedes-Benz World who suggested a show around while at Brooklands. With an overnight stay and a driving experience on offer bags were packed and we headed up the M4.

The hotel suite, facilities and staff were fab, the spa facilities a treat, the food (and cocktails!) were delicious and the track experience with Mercedes was superb. We checked in to our fabulous suite and headed over to Mercedes-Benz World next door where we enjoyed a great experience on the track with our co-pilot and educator Cliff – a patient man! Learning how to control an AMG tuned C Class Mercedes on a wet track was incredible and feeling the power of a 6.3 litre engine was something else (especially when I drive a Peugeot 106)! 

With modern and flexible meeting facilities at the hotel, large conference space at Mercedes-Benz combined with the variety of driving experiences available, utilising both for company team building sessions is an ideal set up and definitely something to keep in our minds for future group challenges.

Thanks to both the Doubletree Brooklands Hotel and Spa and Mercedes-Benz World for their time and hospitality! 

- Jos