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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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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... »
Factors to Consider When Shopping For a Cruise Event
Anyone planning on hosting a cruise event should certainly check to see which cruise companies can get the job done at the best price, but there is often more to consider than just the bottom line. In fact, some customers that have not given a lot of thought to the logistics and organizational side of the equation often find that... »
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... »
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... »
Cures for Cruise Blues
There is a common phenomenon known unofficially as ‘cruise blues’ that afflicts those who are either on a cruise or those who have recently come back from an incentive cruise. Since business meetings and functions can be performed on a cruise, often with the hope of elevating morale, being aware of solutions to cruise blues is important. Here are a... »
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... »
Tips From Successful Meeting Planners
Learning how to become a successful meeting planner is something that many struggle with, especially in their first few months on the job. There seems to be so much to balance between the often complex yet subtle social interactions and the finite scheduling that forces both sides of the brain to work at once, sometimes going in different directions. Here... »
Mark On Call –iPhone App for Meeting Planners
Mark On Call (MOC)is a custom floor planning application for the iPhone. It’s easy to use and gives the meeting planner, wedding planner, or event coordinator the ability to create, optimize, or change a floor plan on the fly. A presets palette is available for the application giving the user different options for different stone, color, or wood patterns. It’s... »
It’s Time to Embrace the Technology of Online Press Kits
So you have a Blackberry, an automated office complete with teleconferencing, remote-access, Web site and e-mail addresses. So what? Just because you’re always available to the media doesn’t mean the media has easy access to your clients. What will your high-tech office be able to do when a reporter wants a press kit at 7 p.m. on a Friday evening?... »
The Power of Positive Texting
Cell phone texting can be a meeting planner’s best friend and worse nightmare. Social networking is a springboard for announcing upcoming events. Text messages provide a world of advice and resources in the case of emergency and can become a source of embarrassment if not handled professionally and with care. It is fast becoming an industry standard in taking care... »