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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 […]
Event Planning Issues
Great Organizational Tools for Meeting Planners
Being a successful meeting planner requires organization, and not in small amounts. Staying organized is important for anyone hoping to make a successful career out of meeting planning, and that will generally mean investing in the right tools for the job. In some cases, these investments can be covered by the company or companies one is working for/with, or it... »
Augmenting All-Inclusive Options
When trying to decide whether to handle all of the planning for a meeting and/or event, many event planners fall into the trap of believing that there are only two extremes: all-inclusive and handling every little detail on their own. While it is true that there are many offerings at both extremes, it is often possible to find ways to... »
Remember to Include Free Time
When organizing a meeting for a company, it is important to include free time on the meeting agenda. While it is important the companies feel they are getting the most for their money, the welfare of participants must be kept in mind. It is crucial that meeting participants have time to relax and unwind. Free time can be scheduled between... »
Selecting a Unique Venue
Even though all hotels are not the same, hotels are not necessarily unique. Even though various cities offer various attractions and forms of entertainment, cities are still just cities. When planning group incentive travel, a meeting planner will want to look beyond hotels and cities. There are numerous venues from which meetings planners can choose when organizing group incentive travel.... »
Setting an Agenda for Cruise Meetings
Meetings at sea are not all about pleasure, leisure, and recreation. While entertainment and recreational activities should be included as part of a group incentive cruise, the inclusion of seminars and meetings is equally important. Companies and organizations hope to see both intangible and tangible profits from incentive cruises, and participants want to enjoy the “vacation” atmosphere as much as... »
Measuring Your Work Performance
It is essential for a meeting planner to measure the performance of their work. A meeting planner will want to ensure that they are meeting client's expectations, and one way to assess this is to determine if the purpose of the event was achieved. It will be vital to know not only if the event's purpose was achieve but also... »
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... »
Excellent Cruise Planners Know 3 Things…
The difference between good cruise meetings and excellent cruise meetings is usually the result of proper cruise event/meeting planning. That might sound obvious, but there are three secrets that excellent cruise planners know that separate them from the competition: 1. Work hard and play hard - It is a simple fact that while cruises are about relaxation, meetings are about business... »
Should You Charter a Ship for Your Next Event?
It's a well known fact that cruising for groups and corporate incentives offers exceptional value with savings of up 40 percent over land-based venues such as hotels and convention centers. According to a recent report in Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine, 34% of their readers had booked a cruise for an incentive event and an surprising 72% said they planned... »
How to Attain the “Wow Factor”
Meetings do not have to be dull, drab, boring, and completely forgettable, but many times attendees dread meetings because these events often lack creativity and can seem stifling. A well-planned and carefully constructed meeting, however, can leave attendees in eager anticipation of next year's event. Ensuring that a meeting is educational, productive, enjoyable, and memorable should be the goal of... »