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- Seasite.com Launches Version 2.0Business Planners Can Now Search Cruise Choices and Submit One Request to Five Cruise Lines Simultaneously Seasite.com, the first online portal for cruise meetings and events, launched version 2.0 that provides business and event planners direct access to major cruise lines. With the new electronic Request For Proposal (eRFP) feature, planners can send cus […]
- Not Enough Hours in the Day?What Meeting Planner hasn’t wished for just a couple more hours in the day to get more work done? With all the details and planning involved in orchestrating a successful corporate event, its no wonder sleep falls to the bottom of the totem pole in so many cases. The thinking is always, “I’ll get some rest after […]
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Cruise line Expansion in Chinese Market Good News for Meeting Planners
China is becoming a popular destination for MICE events due to its rich cultural heritage, beautiful natural landscapes and most of all - its high economic growth. Everyone wants to do business in China right now. Naturally, that translates into lots of meetings, trade shows, conferences and other events. According to The China Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition, the MICE industry has grown... »
Is There Any Incentive Better Than a Cruise?
Is there any business incentive better than a cruise? There might be a few, but cruise travels as incentives have a lot going for them in general. For example: A incentive cruise is time-effective as well as cost-effective – Because Everyone loves a cruise – Just about everyone the planet loves a cruise, and why shouldn’t they!? A cruise is designed to... »
What to Avoid During Meetings at Sea and Cruise Events
Cruise events can be a lot of fun, but there are some things to avoid in order for cruise meetings to go off without a hitch. Here’s a list of definitive don’ts to keep in mind on the next company cruise meeting: Do not be late for a pickup – Most shuttle services might wait 30 minutes to an hour if... »
Meetings at Sea And High Tech Equipment
It would not be an understatement to say that high tech equipment and water do not go well together, but most cruise liners are an exception to this in at least few different ways. Most cruise liners have complete meeting rooms and conference chambers with advanced multimedia capabilities as well as the following high tech amenities: Internet access – In days... »
Planning a Meeting at Sea is Simpler Than it Sounds!
Planning a meeting at sea might sound incredibly involved at first, but don’t sweat it! There is plenty of help to be found and a surprising amount of details can already be taken care of for you. Here’s what you need to know: Most cruise lines have concierge services as well as activity planners. A concierge service can help you book... »
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... »