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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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Cruise line Expansion in Chinese Market Good News for Meeting Planners
China is becoming a popular destination for MICE events due to its rich cultural heritage, beautiful natural landscapes and most of all - its high economic growth. Everyone wants to do business in China right now. Naturally, that translates into lots of meetings, trade shows, conferences and other events. According to The China Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition, the MICE industry has grown... »
Bluer Skies Ahead for Business Travelers
Further indicating that the economy is on the upswing, Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is reporting that business travel showed a 5% increase in 2010 and is expected to increase by an additional 5% for the coming year. “Our research is ringing in the new year with reason for cautious optimism,” Michael W. McCormick, GBTA Executive Director and COO. He goes... »
Meeting Planners Need to Wear Multiple Hats
With more companies than ever using meeting planners, it would seem like meeting planners might be immune to the need to wear multiple hats. Sadly, that is not the case and for a very interesting reason: as more companies employ meeting planners, more companies are in need of individuals with flexible skill sets. If you want to transition from an... »
Best Plan for Meetings at Sea
Planning a meeting at sea is not as difficult or as different as it might sound on the surface but there are still a few key differences to be aware of. Some of the best meeting planners keep the following advice in mind: Equipment and space for equipment is at a premium – It might be tempting to get that new... »
Holiday Meeting Guide For Planners
Companies need to hold meetings all year long in most circumstances. Some companies have taken to ignoring various religious and cultural holidays, but non-acknowledgement is typically a poor idea. Instead, try the following: • Educational reference – A well-cultured company may perform better, as well as gain a valuable perspective on customers and other inter-personal relationships that are business related. To... »
Meeting Planners: Quick Meetings Work Too
Many businesses try to make meetings long and infrequent, usually no more than once per day. This might work for some companies, but not for all. Here are some ideas to make shorter meetings more practical: • Keep meetings small – The more people that are invited to a shorter meeting, the less likely it is that the meeting will start... »
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... »
Cost Effective Catering Alternatives
It is no mystery that budgets are getting tighter and departments are being forced to do more with less. The question for meeting planners is: how can events or meetings be streamlined? One option is to lose the catering staff. If that thought seems particularly dangerous or impractical, consider the following ideas: Take catering in house - Many restaurants offer catering... »
Planning Meetings in the Era of Globalization
Showing cultural sensitivity and awareness used to be considered a sign of good manners, but now it is a simple expectation that many have when dealing with business partners from different countries. Here are some tips for meeting planners that may need to take culture into account: Languages – There are many sources for free video and audio courses that cover... »
Meeting Planners That Want to Move Up the Corporate Ladder
Meeting planners often find themselves attending numerous meetings, often both open- and close-door varieties. This often entails planning on the go and being able to adapt to what amounts to a dynamic situation at best. Here are some tips for meeting planners on the go, especially those that feel that they might be getting in over their head: Repeat everything, again... »