About This Retreat Experience with Midstay
SoftwareONE , headquartered in Switzerland, is a global (publicly traded) software company. Their Asia-Pacific business unit was formed two years ago, right in the middle of the COVID period. Although the team had worked productively online, they never had the chance to gather all six country leaders in person.
Kevin Chang, Regional Director for Asia Pacific at SoftwareOne, shared his experience of the corporate retreat with Midstay.
He explained that while virtual collaboration tools like Teams helped with productivity, they couldn’t replace the emotional connection and trust that come from in-person interaction. That was the main reason they decided to organize a retreat, not just to be productive, but to build meaningful human connections.
Referred to Midstay by a colleague, Kevin appreciated the concept of treating the retreat as both fun and productive: an environment where the team could relax, connect, and focus on achieving their goals together.
Retreat At A Glance
🎯 Goal: Executive summit
📍 Destination: Bangkok, Thailand
📅 Duration: 4 nights / 5 days
👥 Participants: 12
Why They Loved It
✅ Team Bonding: First time all six country leads gathered in one place
✅ Stronger Trust: Built emotional connection beyond virtual collaboration
✅ Balanced Format: A mix of fun, informal moments and focused workshops
✅ Seamless Planning: Midstay managed all logistics so the team could focus fully
✅ Lasting Impact: Left the retreat aligned, connected, and motivated
