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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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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.... »
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... »
Five Tips for Productive, Enjoyable Meetings
Effective meetings that are perceived as productive and enjoyable begin this success in the planning stages. Selecting a venue, determining the best seating arrangement, ensuring audio-visual equipment is reserved and set up, arranging the food and beverage component, and meeting each of your client’s specific needs are all crucial to ensuring a great meeting that is productive for the company... »
San Diego CVB – A New Approach to Site Inspection
In the summer of 2009, the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau debuted its new initiative for site inspection. The move, according to Margie Sitton, senior VP of sales, was made to help event and meeting planners manage their site inspection time more wisely. The overall initiative included education of everyone involved with the CVB. By doing this, when a... »
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... »
Keeping Close to Home
The economy has hit the meeting planning industry in a big way. Companies are cutting back on their budgets and using venues closer to home than in previous years. When planning an event, conference, or trade show, consider using a site within four hours driving distance of most of the attendees. This cuts down on travel expenses and many people... »
Tips to Lower Business Costs
It does not matter whether the economy is thriving or struggling, keeping business costs as low as possible is just good sense. Of course, you must keep your customers happy, but that does not mean that you cannot economize here and there. Here are some things to consider when planning your next meeting: • Use email whenever possible. It is faster... »
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... »