Location, Location, Location…
After reading Seth Godin’s blog post The Space Matters, it got me thinking about the importance of selecting the right locale for a meeting or event. During these serious and tough economic times, companies are searching for new ideas to help “reinvent” themselves and push past the current crisis. Companies are getting creative and so should meeting and event planners! What better way to those creative juices flowing than to take that brainstorming session out of the stuffy, boring ole boardroom and aboard an exciting cruise ship?
Aside from the obvious benefits of stepping out of the routine to think more freely, cruise lines provide state-of-the-art meeting facilities, 
complimentary use of A/V and technology equipment, accommodations and a variety of dining and entertainment options at a cost that is comparable to that of traditional meeting spaces.
Corporate strategy meetings can often be intense and at times, even heated. By providing a more relaxed environment, participants will be more open to new ideas and less defensive overall. Not to mention, with a variety of team building activities available shipboard, your team will not only become re-invigorated but also stronger as a whole. After all, who wouldn’t want to see their COO Zip Line across the top of a cruise ship while out in the middle of the ocean?
