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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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Why Incentive Travel is Important
For companies that desire to retain top-talent, paying employees a reasonable salary is simply not enough. Employees need to know that they are valued as people, not simply as workers. Therefore, it is essential that organizations wishing to recruit and retain skilled and capable employees reward top-earning employees with things such as incentive travel. Incentive travel, such as group cruise... »
The Great Job Shakeup Has Arrived, How Are Your Incentives?
The poor economic conditions are finally starting to lift and one thing has recently become clear: this means a massive shakeup in jobs. One of the main reasons for this is that employers have known full well that employees were not truly free to leave their jobs until now. This means that employers who wish to retain their top talent... »
Should You Charter a Ship for Your Next Event?
It's a well known fact that cruising for groups and corporate incentives offers exceptional value with savings of up 40 percent over land-based venues such as hotels and convention centers. According to a recent report in Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine, 34% of their readers had booked a cruise for an incentive event and an surprising 72% said they planned... »
Increase Event Attendance – Offer Something Special
Are you continually looking for ideas to build up meeting attendance? Are attractive corporate travel destinations sometimes just not enough to create the excitement and enthusiasm vital to generate the required results? Despite the fact that opting for destinations in Mexico, South America, The Caribbean, The Bahamas or other thrilling locations are frequently adequate to have attendees tripping over themselves... »
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... »
Spotlight – Belgium
Brussels is home to the European Union and NATO and with a super-fast train that speeds between Amsterdam and Paris, Belgium makes the perfect meeting spot for all of your meeting and event needs. Did you know, though, that Belgium is also an amazing spot for incentive travel? Brussels lays claim to some of the world’s most stunning baroque architecture. The... »
How Honeymooners Can Solve Incentive Travel Problems
If you are looking for the next ideal destination for your inclusive travel client, look to honeymooners for a few answers. Newlyweds would rather spend their time focusing on each other than worry about “what to do next,” so they often find honeymoon vacations that include everything in them. Often they find plans that include entertainment, special events, and even... »
How New Government Guidelines Can Increase Your Value
As an event planner, you are always looking for ways to add value to your “products.” The recent guidelines the government has issued to the companies receiving bailout money can help you be a better planner. Here are two of the requirements and how you can use them to make your companies look golden even if they are planning incentive... »
Incentive Travel Destination: The Spa
If you are an incentive planner, you know the importance of finding just the right trip arrangements for your high-profile clients. If you are not an incentive planner and have been asked to book such a trip, you may be wondering how to approach the event and still save your client some money in these hard economic times. Here is... »
Just When You Thought You Knew Enough to Survive…
It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you are on in the bailout issue: the fact is it will impact your life in one way or another. Just when you, as a meeting planner, though you understood most of what you needed to know to plan corporate travel, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner changed the playing field right under your... »