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Business Meeting Incentives
- Baton Rouge – The Attraction is the ExperienceBaton Rouge, Louisiana is a meeting destination where the draw is the experience. Offering many venues that can support a meeting of any size, with breathtaking views of Baton Rouge as your backdrop, your group will be enchanted with the variety of great activities that range from sightseeing and the musical sounds of the local [...] […]
- Tapping into the SMERF MarketThe first step in tapping into the SMERF market would – of course – be understanding exactly what the SMERF market is. This particular travel, meeting and event market consists of social, military, education, religious and fraternal organizations, hence the SMERF acronym. This growing market of potential clients is the bread and butter of some [...] […]
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Incentive Cruises for Unforgetable Experiences
By its very nature, incentive trips ought to have an air of luxury and definitely ought to be tantalizing in order for it to function as an incentive. An incentive trip simply cannot be a ordinary excursion that the possible attendees could easily throw together themselves. Incentive travel packages must be unforgetable, meaningful, flawlessly planned and knowledgeably executed. That being understood,... »
What Makes a Good Meeting Destination?
What type of destination is good for meetings in a recession? Affordable places that are well-equipped with facilities and unique amenities, and accessible by car are among the best these days. Most groups are looking for destinations that offer good value, instead of booking high-profile cities or resorts. Here are three rising stars, offering value along with new facilities: Columbia, South Carolina... »
Uh-Oh: How the Recession May Affect Meeting Planners
The mantra for almost everything these days has changed from “location, location, location,” to “price, price, price,”, a few groans, and more than an occasional "uh-oh." Value and importance aside, meetings are suffering from the financial squeeze as well. Here are some ways a meeting planner might suffer--or benefit--from the recession. Air Travel Airlines are suffering, there is no doubt about it;... »
Tips For Planning Innovative Meetings
The economic downturn has also caused a slowdown in the event planning industry. However the good news is that events will always happen, no matter the state of the economy. Individuals or corporate groups will always want to meet and discuss politics, business, hobbies or simply share the joy of celebrating important occasions. The sluggish economy, however, calls for a change in... »
Cutting Costs in the Meeting Planning Industry
For those familiar with the meeting planning industry, it will come as no surprise that this industry continues to grow even during times of economic crisis. The event planning industry is one of the most profitable in the hospitality and management business domain. An event-planning career is highly coveted for the desirable perks that come along with it. With fierce competition... »