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Business Meeting Incentives
- Cruise Meetings Are In StyleThe entire business world has been turned upside down and it is consequently time to look at a lot of old ideas and question them. One misconception that many people have is that cruises are only for personal pleasure. Au contraire mon frère, cruise meetings are certainly in style these days. Consider the following reasons: Employees [...] […]
- Using Travel Incentive Meetings as a ConcessionNot everyone in the office can get the big promotion and the corner office, but that does not mean that there are no other rewards to dole out to encourage performance and loyalty. In fact, some of those rewards can be tax deductible while simultaneously offering an immediate and direct benefit to the company, such [...] […]
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How to Motivate Employees with Incentive Travel
Have you ever considered why or if employee incentive travel is more preferable than a cash bonus? Is there more to incentive travel than purely compensating employee(s) for a job well done? Discerning the things that motivate your employees is a crucial feature of conducting business. It is crucial to learn just what motivates each person as an individual. If the... »
Don’t Forget To Pack Your Stress Toys
Stress toys can become crowd pleasers when your next business meeting starts to swing off-track. Since many meeting attendees go into their gatherings with worries related to being away from home, there is an extra level of stress to worry about inside of every business traveler. The stress relieving toys can be branded with a company name or logo so... »
Volcano Eruptions: Think About Booking Your Cruise Ship Meeting Today
Meeting planners everywhere were taught a new important lesson this week: Volcano eruptions are not conducive to air travel. Within the hoards of people who are stranded at various global airports today, there are unhappy meeting attendees who were traveling to or from their carefully calculated and planned special meeting events. Further, there are unhappy meeting planners who are frantically searching... »
Destination: Ecuador
Global warming and concern about the planet is headline news almost every day. It can be difficult to remember the world beyond the concrete jungle. One way to pause and reflect on the planet’s natural beauty is to schedule your next business meeting in Ecuador. Although Ecuador is a favorite for backpacking students on a shoestring budget, there are accommodations that... »
Can a Change of Diet Prevent Jet Lag?
Scheduling a business meeting in an exotic location is a great way to reward and inspire employees. One of the disadvantages that may be overlooked is jet lag. The fatigue and disorientation that comes with crossing several time zones can make group participants dull witted and negatively impact on overall agenda. One study found that National Guardsmen who followed the... »
UFO’s: Don’t Forget To Pack The Camera
Billy the Kid was there, Will Rogers called it the prettiest little town west of the Pecos; why not host your next business meeting in Roswell, New Mexico? In 1996, this interesting little community built a fine business convention center and civic center building over on North Main Street. Well, yes! This is the UFO capitol of the world after... »
This Meeting Is Going To The Dogs!
Animal lovers are often straddled with high lodging bills for their four-legged companions while they are out-of-town on business trips. Really, is there any good reason why the well-behaved dog should not be allowed to attend your next business meeting or conference if he promises to sit quietly in his carrier? Many of the larger American cities are pet-friendly today. Some... »
Full Body Scanners: The New Airport Dilemma
The latest airport security measures being installed in American airports consist of a full body scanner. These scanners show the traveler's body profile as it appears under the clothing. While we can all understand the need for these see-all devices, there are going to be some people who will simply solve this problem through giving up airplanes in favor 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... »
How To Keep Those Snoring Sounds Out Of Your Business Meeting
People who are new to meeting planning will often make the mistake of setting the meeting room up like a classroom. They assume that the key personnel will want to give the meeting participants important information to consider about a project. The difference between a business meeting structure and a classroom set-up is that everybody at the business meeting is... »