For the 22nd consecutive year, BENDURA BANK hosted a weekend-long event for customers, intermediaries, partners, and colleagues, featuring three days of celebrations and snow polo, one of the oldest team sports in the world. The goal of the collaboration with the Snow Polo World Cup, which has been in place for over two decades, is to provide a unique and authentic polo experience to our guests.
The event started on Thursday with a welcome reception, where guests were invited to meet the players of the tournament at the official BENDURA BANK hotel, the Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort in Kitzbühel. After meeting the players, the evening continued with a private celebration only for BENDURA BANK guests, featuring traditional Austrian cuisine and an opportunity to socialize and dance in a relaxed setting. The highlight of the evening were the words of our CEO Philipp Forster, who welcomed all our guests and introduced the BENDURA BANK Polo team, encouraging them to win and to have a great tournament.
After meeting the players, the evening continued with a private celebration only for BENDURA BANK guests, featuring traditional Austrian cuisine and an opportunity to socialize and dance in a relaxed setting. The highlight of the evening were the words of our CEO Philipp Forster, who welcomed all our guests and introduced the BENDURA BANK Polo team, encouraging them to win and to have a great tournament.
During the first day of the tournament on Friday, we enjoyed four games packed with action. Our guests were invited to the VIP tent, where they could select from a wide range of drinks and meals, and have an exclusive place to watch the games. This casual atmosphere provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationship and to build bonds between the bank and our most important partners and clients.
To finish the day in a good note, all BENDURA BANK guests were invited to a traditional dinner at the famous Rosi’s Sonnbergstube, where the legendary Rosi Schipflinger captivated everyone with her personality, energy, and songs. The famous party band Wildbach also joined the stage and made everyone stand up from their chairs and dance and sing together. The highlight of the evening was witnessing Kaiserschmarrn being prepared in front of us. Some of our guests even had the unique opportunity to assist in the cooking process!
The weekend continued with Polo games on Saturday, with the games becoming increasingly exciting as the finals were getting closer. And, as a special treat only for BENDURA BANK guests, Tito Gaudenzi, player of the BENDURA BANK Polo team and organizer of this Polo tournament, offered a private tour through the stables, where the protagonists—the horses, of the Polo tournament live and are taken care of. During the tour, guests learned more about the sport, the players, and the horses, making watching the Polo games even more enjoyable.
Following a day of activity on the snow field, guests were offered the opportunity to unwind at the spa, the pool, or in the hotel lounge, where an open bar was available. This was followed by the Polo Player’s Gala Night, where guests had the chance to meet the Polo players and party with them. The evening’s entertainment was provided by the renowned Cookies and Cream, and the party continued well into the night. The day’s activities concluded with a nightcap event at the Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort, where guests were treated to delicious late-night snacks, beverages, and music.
On the final day, guests enjoyed additional games and the highly anticipated final between World Polo League and Intocast, which Intocast won, claiming the BENDURA BANK Snow Polo World Cup title for the third consecutive time. We would like to extend our congratulations to the Intocast team, with special recognition to Martin Donovan, the Most Valuable Player, and Copado, the tournament’s Best Playing Pony. Our CEO, Philipp Forster, was honored to hand the trophy to the winning team.
After a weekend full of action and fun, we said goodbye to our valued customers, partners, and intermediaries, and returned to the office full of new ideas and renewed energy.
The Polo weekend was a success, with excellent feedback from everyone who attended. We thank all the people who were involved in making this a weekend to remember and we are already looking forward to our next Polo weekend, scheduled for 2026.
Source: www.bendura.li