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Business Meeting Incentives
- Cruise Meetings Are In StyleThe entire business world has been turned upside down and it is consequently time to look at a lot of old ideas and question them. One misconception that many people have is that cruises are only for personal pleasure. Au contraire mon frère, cruise meetings are certainly in style these days. Consider the following reasons: Employees [...] […]
- Using Travel Incentive Meetings as a ConcessionNot everyone in the office can get the big promotion and the corner office, but that does not mean that there are no other rewards to dole out to encourage performance and loyalty. In fact, some of those rewards can be tax deductible while simultaneously offering an immediate and direct benefit to the company, such [...] […]
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Choose Your Cruise Destination Carefully
While it is true that a corporate cruise meeting or event can be a great idea, there is more to consider than that. The destination(s) and port(s) of call are all important considerations. Here are some tips to choosing the right cruise destination for your next cruise meeting or event: Alaska and other colder destinations – These are generally great for... »
Not Ready For a Cruise? Are You Sure?
One of the most common questions meeting planners and event planners get at some point is: should we book a cruise ship for our next event? A cruise meeting is sort of corporate equivalent of a rite of passage in a way, but it can be surprisingly affordable. Here’s how to tell if a cruise meeting or cruise event might... »
The Return of Incentive Travel
During the economic downturn, incentive travel experienced a bit of a hiatus. As companies and organizations feared appearing “frivolous,” many shunned the idea of cruise events or other types of corporate travel and meeting planning. At the present time, companies are once again venturing into the group incentive travel realm. Meeting planning is rebounding and quickly becoming a topic of... »
Are Cruise Meetings Cost Effective?
Cruise meetings sound like great ideas, but they also sound financially irresponsible at times. The question that many business managers and other powers-that-be will invariably come up with is: are cruise meetings cost effective? The answer to that question will depend on two major factors: alternatives and the goal. The goal of most meetings is usually to make progress, but each... »
Cruise Ship Meeting Spaces
Cruise ships offer an assortment of venues from which organizations may conduct their meetings. Each of these locations offers organizations the use of complimentary audio visual equipment such as projectors, speaker's podium, wireless microphones, and professional lighting. Organizations that choose meetings at sea can select those locations on the ship that will best accommodate meeting attendees. Cruise ship meeting locations... »
Cruise Meetings are Back in Vogue
Cruise lines are geared up for the summer months and eager to host corporate meetings. They have made their cruises more attractive offering shorter trips, lowered group prices, and increased incentives. Due to the increase in demand from the corporate sector as well as leisure travelers, cruise lines are adding more ships with state of the art meeting spaces and... »
Cruise Line Concierge
Impressive work deserves an impressive reward and a concierge service fits the bill nicely. The extra luxury and service speaks volumes, reflecting the company’s appreciation for teamwork and going the extra mile. Concierge service translates into value; valued employees, valued customers, and valued prospective customers. A cruise is a wonderful setting for a working vacation. Cruise ships are getting larger and... »
Destination: Ecuador
Global warming and concern about the planet is headline news almost every day. It can be difficult to remember the world beyond the concrete jungle. One way to pause and reflect on the planet’s natural beauty is to schedule your next business meeting in Ecuador. Although Ecuador is a favorite for backpacking students on a shoestring budget, there are accommodations that... »
Bienvenidos: Welcome to Santa Fe
Old world charm, world-class accommodations, and beautiful weather are just a few of the reasons to book a spring convention in Santa Fe. The new convention center, centrally located in downtown Santa Fe, has more than 40,000 square feet of meeting space and the latest in audio/visual technology. The underground parking garage accommodates 512 vehicles; but why drive when there... »
UFO’s: Don’t Forget To Pack The Camera
Billy the Kid was there, Will Rogers called it the prettiest little town west of the Pecos; why not host your next business meeting in Roswell, New Mexico? In 1996, this interesting little community built a fine business convention center and civic center building over on North Main Street. Well, yes! This is the UFO capitol of the world after... »