17 May 10 Increase Productivity with an Incentive Cruise Event!
In this day and time when the economy is uncertain and resources are scarce, event planning can be difficult. However, it is important for organizations and corporations to offer their employees some incentive to motivate them and encourage them to continue to increase their productivity levels. An incentive cruise is a great way to do just that. An incentive cruise rewards top-notch employees and provides organizations with the opportunity to further increase their productivity and profitability. An incentive cruise is not just about fun-in-the-sun, but it is also about personal and professional growth.
While incentive cruises do provide employees with the chance to visit exotic destinations and enjoy various types of entertainment, cruise meetings are also an important component. Meetings at sea are an excellent way to encourage new ideas and fresh ways of thinking. Outside of the office and away from the pressures of the daily grind, employees may find the space to be more creative and think more clearly. Meetings at sea are low pressure as everything the organization needs will be provided. Meetings at sea may also cost less than traditional land meetings usually held in big cities at expensive locations. When event planning, organizations should seriously consider cruise meetings.
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14 May 10 Doing More with Less
One of the obstacles that planners with corporations and organizations face with event planning is being asked to do more with less. That is a common phrase heard among meeting planners, and many times these individuals feel that their hands are tied. They have to be creative within a budget, and sometimes they are unsure of how to plan a memorable meeting while saving the company money. An incentive cruise may be an excellent option when event planning requires a strict budget. Cruise meetings are an ideal way to motivate and reward top-quality employees without breaking the bank.
Meetings at sea provide employees and customers with a break from the norm. Instead of the hustle and bustle of big cities, groups can enjoy the quiet and beauty of the seas. They can experience exotic locations, enjoy the sun and breezes, and refresh their senses. Cruise meetings provide much needed relaxation, which often helps employees think outside the box and come up with fresh, innovative ideas. Cruise meetings are not simply about fun and entertainment. From meeting space to entertainment, everything is inclusive with meetings at sea. A meeting planner will find that meetings at sea will come in below budget and provide the company or organization with all its meeting needs and more.
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21 Aug 09 Take Advantage of Federal Guidelines for Bailout Companies to Increase Your Value
As a business meeting and event planner, you are constantly searching for ideas to add value to your services. Recently the federal government published guidelines to the businesses receiving bailout dollars. These guidelines can in fact aid you to be a preferred planner.
The boards of directors of corporations getting cruicial relief from the government have to adopt a company-wide policy on any outlays linked to air travel services, entertainment and holiday parties, and conferences and events. This policy is not aimed to include justifiable outlays for sales conferences, human resources development, unexcessive performance incentives and other controls attached to a firm’s ordinary business operations. What does this mean? Here are a couple of the stipulations and ways you can employ them to cause your client’s businesses seem golden even if they are planning incentive travel. (more…)
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17 Jul 09 Event Planner Certification
Meeting and Event Planning is a multi-billion dollar industry, and corporations are recognizing the need for meeting planners to hone their skills and to become more proficient at what they do. Too much money is at stake! Associations raise much of their yearly operating funds from their annual meeting, and many non-profit organizations raise a high percentage of their funds from special events.
There are several associations of Meeting Professionals that are dedicated to the education of meeting and event planners. More and more colleges and universities are offering certificate programs as well as degree programs in Meeting and Event Planning.
Having the right certification and education will help meeting and planners not only get the projects they want, but also offers the skills and knowledge to succeed.
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