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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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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... »
Powerful Invitations
Meetings and events often start with planning from the perspective of the host(s), but it is the invitation that grabs the attention of participants. For the participants, the invitation really is the start of a meeting or event, it puts that event or meeting on the horizon. How any given invitation looks plays a major role in the efficacy of... »
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... »
The Best End-Of-Meeting Prize
End-of-meeting gifts or promotional items are always appreciated by the meeting attendees. Company logo printed t-shirts, business bags, or exercise equipment are popular items to order online for giveaway projects. However, there should always be a 'grand prize' available that will be very memorable event for everybody to talk about later. The very best end-of-meeting 'grand prize' that we know... »
Marketing for Meeting Planners – Using Social Media
Regardless of the career specialty you choose as a meeting planner, one thing is certain: the Internet can be your best friend when it comes to marketing your meeting planning business. More specifically, social media can often be the tipping point from a publicized meeting to a well-publicized event. Here are some ideas to consider to make social media work... »
Keeping Close to Home
The economy has hit the meeting planning industry in a big way. Companies are cutting back on their budgets and using venues closer to home than in previous years. When planning an event, conference, or trade show, consider using a site within four hours driving distance of most of the attendees. This cuts down on travel expenses and many people... »