09 Jun 10 Group Cruising Planning
Anyone considering planning a group cruise event can easily be overwhelmed, especially if they do not realize that there are many resources ready and waiting to help them. Here is a good workflow for anyone seeking to simplify group cruise planning:
Check with the Seasite.com first – they have online tools and services that can make planning virtually everything a one-stop process. Nothing is simpler than an all-inclusive group cruise planning at Seasite.com.
Failing that, start with travel – Participants will need to get to and from their hometowns to the port of call for the cruise ship, and that will often entail flights. Many airlines offer special pricing in such situations, so avoid using sites that specializing in shopping amongst airlines and make direct contact.
Cabins – Try to keep everyone appeased when it comes to cabins, but be aware that some people develop sea sickness based on the side of the ship they are on. That is to say that some people will rarely get seasick if their cabin is on the port side, but the same may not be true if they are given a cabin on the starboard side of the ship.
Meeting rooms and events – Remember to schedule at least a few events, even if they are less than formal. A group meeting in a spinning class or during a game of Marco Polo are interesting alternatives to conventional meetings.
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01 Aug 09 The Ultimate Meeting Destination – Las Vegas Has It All
Las Vegas is one of the most well known meeting and conference destinations in the world. From world-class resorts to unparalleled shows and events, shopping, dining, nightlife, golf and luxury spas, Las Vegas has something for everyone. Whether you’re planning a business meeting, wedding, or the ultimate vacation escape, there’s one destination that has everything right there at your fingertips — Only Vegas.
For more information visit www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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29 Jul 09 Lead Generation for the Self-Employed Meeting Planner
Whether you are a meeting planner or a freelance chicken coop cleaner, one thing is clear: you need to market your services, communicate with clients, and turn leads into sales. The first two are getting easier every day. The Internet and email has helped immensely with reach-out efforts of all businesses that use it. However, turning leads into sales is still done with the personal touch. Here are some ways to boost sales by what sales experts call lead nurturing.
Lead Quality
The first thing you need to do is determine if you lead is ready to buy–in your case, ready to book an event. If you get most of your leads through the internet, have a form available for your leads that ask when they think they will be ready to commit or if they are just shopping for ideas. Word it in a way that makes them feel comfortable telling you the truth. If you work by phone, have the questionnaire handy to ask them verbally. (more…)
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