# Caribbean-Inspired Gifting Suites The #CarnivalOasis22 Gifting Suite Was Hosted in Toronto By Jana Pijak | Published 2022-08-26 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-well-connected References: [thewellconnected](https://www.thewellconnected.ca/wrapreport-carnivaloasis22)  The Well Connected, Craigg Slowly, and Stephen Spencer recently teamed up to host Toronto's first-ever Caribbean-inspired gifting suite during Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2022. The Well Connected's founder Jackie Clarke is a Creative Director of Virtual Events, Sponsorships + Brand Activations, specializing in helping startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs create personalized communication strategies. #CarnivalOasis22 was an immersive gifting suite event hosted inside SidLee marketing agency offices in the heart of downtown Toronto. The event brought together a over 200 influencers, media personalities, musical artists and more with CP24’s Patricia Jaggernaught, Chum 1045 and iHeart Radio’s Azalea Hart, model/singer Aneesa Badshaw and R&B group [BLK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-hemp-spirit) as just some of the notable attendees. With an emphasis on [branded activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viva-resort-25-collection), carnival-themed elements and an homage to Caribbean culture, #CarnivalOasis22 brought together attendees of all ages for a truly elevated gifting suite experience that was the first of its kind of the city of Toronto. The result was 250 attendees, 33 sponsor partners involved in the event, and an impressive social media reach of 1.5 million impressions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Caribbean-inspired Gifting Suites:** Creating immersive and culturally influenced events for gifting and brand activations - **Branded Activations:** Incorporating branding into unique activations in order to create immersive experiences - **Personalization Strategies:** Helping startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs create personalized communication strategies ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** Opportunities to create immersive, culturally influenced events for gifting and brand activations - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating branding into unique activations in order to create immersive experiences for clients - **Business Consulting:** Opportunities to help startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs create personalized communication strategies ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caribbean Influencer Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-oasis-2023.md) - [Caribbean Cultural Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-oasis-2024.md) - [Customer Gifting Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gifting-suite.md) - [Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-beautybrand.md) - [Tequila Caribbean Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobos-1707-toronto-caribbean-carnival.md) - [Promotional Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-nights-in-paradise.md) - [Luxurious Wine Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kim-crawford.md) - [Branded Holiday Gifting Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-gifting-suite.md) - [Film Festival-Centric Hospitality Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ritzcarlton-toronto1.md)