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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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Choose Your Cruise Destination Carefully
While it is true that a corporate cruise meeting or event can be a great idea, there is more to consider than that. The destination(s) and port(s) of call are all important considerations. Here are some tips to choosing the right cruise destination for your next cruise meeting or event: Alaska and other colder destinations – These are generally great for... »
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... »
Meeting Incentives That Give Back
Meeting incentives are generally designed to motivate participants to perform in certain ways. For example, a weekly sales meeting where the only shaded parking spot in the entire lot is given to the salesperson with the greatest sales could be considered a great incentive. Unfortunately, companies spend less time thinking of creative ways of tapping their meeting-powered resources. After all,... »
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... »
Powerful Invitations
Meetings and events often start with planning from the perspective of the host(s), but it is the invitation that grabs the attention of participants. For the participants, the invitation really is the start of a meeting or event, it puts that event or meeting on the horizon. How any given invitation looks plays a major role in the efficacy of... »
The Secrets of Successful Meetings
Being a successful meeting planner entails knowing the secrets to creating successful meetings. If you do not happen to know those secrets, then read on: Time – The time that meetings are held has a huge impact on energy levels. Early AM meetings, especially on Mondays, tend to be less productive than those scheduled prior to lunch. Meetings immediately after lunch,... »
Remember to Include Free Time
When organizing a meeting for a company, it is important to include free time on the meeting agenda. While it is important the companies feel they are getting the most for their money, the welfare of participants must be kept in mind. It is crucial that meeting participants have time to relax and unwind. Free time can be scheduled between... »
Setting an Agenda for Cruise Meetings
Meetings at sea are not all about pleasure, leisure, and recreation. While entertainment and recreational activities should be included as part of a group incentive cruise, the inclusion of seminars and meetings is equally important. Companies and organizations hope to see both intangible and tangible profits from incentive cruises, and participants want to enjoy the “vacation” atmosphere as much as... »
Measuring Your Work Performance
It is essential for a meeting planner to measure the performance of their work. A meeting planner will want to ensure that they are meeting client's expectations, and one way to assess this is to determine if the purpose of the event was achieved. It will be vital to know not only if the event's purpose was achieve but also... »
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... »