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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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How to Plan Amazing Meetings in Record Time
If you are looking for ways to plan amazing meetings in record time, and look like a true office hero in the process, then you need to follow these four simple steps: Plan When You Can – Taxis, buses, company cars, airplane trips, the airport, waiting for a parent teach conference are all great situations in which you have a few... »
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.... »
Aspen for a Summer Meeting
If you’re under the misguided notion that Aspen is an option only during ski season, think again. The beautiful resort town is never lovelier than during the summer months. The high temperatures range between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, which makes holding a corporate meeting in this beautiful town a cool way to beat the summer heat. One option for corporate... »
Low Budget F&B
With the economic crunch, it is no great surprise that the meeting planning industry is pressured to cut down heavily on unnecessary expenditures. The days of extravagant meals and rich cuisine are on hold, being replaced by a much more affordable health-conscious food that causes less heartburn - both physically and financially! Meeting planners are no longer concerned about lavish banquets... »
Should You Specialize? Reflections on Types of Careers, Part 2
So you decided to specialize. Good for you! Well, maybe...choosing your specialty is not like deciding whether to use steak sauce on your lunch. Here are a few of the specializations and what kinds of people may enjoy them. Wedding Planner This pretty much goes without saying, but you would be responsible for planning this entire event. Additionally, you may be asked... »
Low Budget Event Meals
The economic crunch has bitten into our lives, finding its way in everything we do. Yes, lifestyles have changed- a lavish, spendthrift economy has taken a back seat and what has come upfront is a population of anxious consumers, eager to save every penny. With the “saving” culture finding a huge fan following, it is no great surprise that the event... »
Impressive Meeting Facilities in Texas
Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States and the largest in the state of Texas, is increasingly becoming a centre for economic activities that include all categories of corporate events. A population that goes beyond 2 million and spreading out over an extensive area of 600 square miles, this city has much to promise and offer. Meeting planners have... »
Human Side Of Event Planning
There is a human side to event planning and most event planners are only now beginning to realize what a difference they can make to the world around them. Meeting planners can definitely think beyond making some money out of organizing events, and influencing society in a bigger way than they ever thought they would. Meeting planners have the opportunity to... »
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... »