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Business Meeting Incentives
- Tapping into the SMERF MarketThe first step in tapping into the SMERF market would – of course – be understanding exactly what the SMERF market is. This particular travel, meeting and event market consists of social, military, education, religious and fraternal organizations, hence the SMERF acronym. This growing market of potential clients is the bread and butter of some [...] […]
- Incorporating Luxury Spa Treatments into Corporate MeetingsWhether your corporate event lasts for two days or two weeks, there are bound to be certain points where participants begin to get edgy, stress begins to take its toll, or energy and attention begin to wane. Even in the most interesting meetings this can happen, which can lead to lower productivity and decreased satisfaction [...] […]
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Incentive Cruises for Unforgetable Experiences
By its very nature, incentive trips ought to have an air of luxury and definitely ought to be tantalizing in order for it to function as an incentive. An incentive trip simply cannot be a ordinary excursion that the possible attendees could easily throw together themselves. Incentive travel packages must be unforgetable, meaningful, flawlessly planned and knowledgeably executed. That being understood,... »
The Blackstone – Presidential Opulence in Chicago
With its Beaux-Arts architectural style, the Blackstone, in Chicago, Illinois, provides a stark contrast to the more industrial style of architecture that the city is known for. Having played host to the city’s socialites, politicos and mob bosses, the Blackstone has a reputation for providing elegance and grace in a blue-collar city. Perhaps one of the most intriguing aspects of the... »
Glam and Glitter – The Roosevelt Waldorf Astoria, New Orleans
Katrina may have huffed and puffed and blown the house down, but it only took five years and $145 million in renovations for the Roosevelt Waldorf Astoria in New Orleans to make her grand comeback. Twenty-foot ceilings traverse the expanse of an entire city block and the gilded hallways provide a home for the hotel’s original grand piano and 19th... »
Spotlight – Atlanta: Southern Comfort at the W Atlanta Midtown
The W Midtown, in Atlanta, Georgia, provides a perfect venue for meetings and events. It embodies ambiance and has beautiful décor that is both well designed and welcoming. For meetings, the W Midtown provides a versatile venue that is easily modified to meet any of your event or meeting needs. If your meeting requires amazing food and beverages, the W Midtown... »
Spotlight – Belgium
Brussels is home to the European Union and NATO and with a super-fast train that speeds between Amsterdam and Paris, Belgium makes the perfect meeting spot for all of your meeting and event needs. Did you know, though, that Belgium is also an amazing spot for incentive travel? Brussels lays claim to some of the world’s most stunning baroque architecture. The... »
San Diego’s Not-So-Hidden Gem
Downtown San Diego is home to a state-of-the-art convention center, a number of upscale hotels and meeting spaces, and a plethora of world-class dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities. Among the neighborhoods that make up downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter is perhaps the most desirable and is the hippest area in town, with the city’s finest in dining and nightlife.... »
Tacoma, Washington: An up-and-coming meeting destination
Just over 35 miles south of the well-known Pacific Northwest city of Seattle, there is a smaller, lesser-known town that is showing huge promise in the world of meeting planning. Tacoma, Washington has had its rough times and has a historic reputation of being home to hardworking, blue color folks and having a bit of a gritty side – complete... »
Cruising with Disney
Disney Cruise Line is increasing its fleet by adding two new ocean liners that will more than double the line's passenger capacity. Recently Disney announced details for the first of the two ships, the Disney Dream, a new 122,000-ton ship, which is under construction and scheduled to set sail in January 2011. The Disney Dream will have 1,250 staterooms and... »
Book an Incentive Cruise
Value is what everyone is looking for today. Now more than ever before, customers are asking, "What am I getting for my money?" A lot of them even analyze how many hours they had to work for the money compared to the value of goods they consider purchasing. So as soon as your customer questions you why their company should... »
What Makes a Good Meeting Destination?
What type of destination is good for meetings in a recession? Affordable places that are well-equipped with facilities and unique amenities, and accessible by car are among the best these days. Most groups are looking for destinations that offer good value, instead of booking high-profile cities or resorts. Here are three rising stars, offering value along with new facilities: Columbia, South Carolina... »