GNBCC and KLM Joint Networking Cocktail

Last Friday, the Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC), in partnership with our premium member KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, hosted its first Networking Cocktail of the year at the GNBCC Gardens. This joint event turned out to be one of our most engaging and experience-rich cocktails yet, with members describing it as both refreshing and memorable.

The program began at 6 PM, with guests from our network arriving, enjoying welcome drinks, and connecting with one another. After a warm welcome and brief networking, GNBCC General Manager, Hilde Famaey, addressed the gathering and thanked KLM for partnering with us to organize this special event.

She then invited Isabelle Indeweij Gerlings, KLM’s Country Manager for Ghana, to speak. Isabelle expressed KLM’s delight in collaborating with GNBCC and explained their goal for the evening—to bring the KLM travel experience to the ground. She introduced the unique program line-up for the night, which included a raffle, quiz session, and a full inflight dining experience.

As she spoke, a KLM-branded catering truck arrived at the entrance, and attendants quickly began serving trays of food to guests. The meals, which were served in three courses (starter, main, and dessert), were the same menu options KLM offers on board their flights, giving guests a unique and tangible insight into KLM’s customer experience.

Following the meal, Isabelle led a 3D presentation showcasing the different seating options and travel classes available on KLM flights, including a highlight of a newly introduced seat, which drew much interest from the audience.

The evening continued with a quiz session, where guests answered questions related to KLM’s history and operations. Isabelle was joined by Angela Quarcoo, KLM’s Head of Corporate, to present winners with exciting KLM-branded goodie bags.

The highlight of the night was the raffle draw. Hilde joined Isabelle and Angela on stage to announce the winners. Three lucky guests received an upgrade from Explorer to Silver, while two more received an upgrade all the way to Gold. The energy in the garden was upbeat, with winners expressing clear excitement and appreciation.

The event wrapped up with more networking, light conversations, and photo opportunities. It was truly a well-organized and impactful evening, and we are grateful to KLM for making it possible.

We also extend our thanks to all our members who attended and contributed to the success of the event. We look forward to seeing you again at the next one.