16 Jul 10 Meeting at Sea: The Perfect Meeting Destination and Surprisingly Affordable
Planning meetings can be fun, but it tends to be more fun whenever the meeting is someplace exotic or interesting. What is more interesting than a meeting on a cruise ship? Possibly a meeting on the International Space Station, but at around $20 million a ticket, it is probably better to go with meetings on exotic cruise ships bound for sun drenched destinations. Surprisingly, meetings at sea are not only more affordable than blasting off into low-orbit, but they are often more affordable than meetings held at hotels. Consider the following:
Hotels are forced to compete with many restaurants in terms of quality and offerings. Today’s cruise ships bring the restaurants and hotels with them, reducing the competition and overhead associated with advertising while simultaneously increasing the power buying authority of the vendor.
Safety is job number of all cruise ship employees, while job number two is ensuring that you and your business guests have a great time. This means you get more bang for your buck on a cruise ship than you would with a hotel in virtually any city.
Top quality business meeting rooms and chambers are available on cruise ships, big and small. Most cruise ships have rooms that can be easily converted from theaters to huge meeting rooms to dance floors with relative ease as well as standard meeting rooms. It does not matter how big or small your event is, a cruise ship is perfect!
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24 May 10 Spa Packages as Incentives
Meetings at luxurious resorts and hotels are the type of travel incentives many employers use to motivate their employees. While staying at a top-quality resort is an excellent incentive in itself, employers may want to consider adding a spa package as an additional motivational factor. Spa treatments are truly an indulgence that most people cannot afford on a regular basis.
Spa packages are usually relegated to special holidays or events. Therefore, providing employees the opportunity to earn unique travel incentives that include a spa package is an excellent idea. Employers may be surprised at the response of employees to this type of incentive.
Spa packages as an addition to incentive travel do not have to break the bank. Employers may even want to consider simply adding a spa package as an option. This may be the best route for employers to take as all employees will not utilize the spa incentive. Spa packages may includes things such as facials, massages, or signature spa treatments.
Purchasing optional spa packages for employees is just another way employers can show their gratitude for the employee's dedication and hard work. When incentive travel is memorable, employees will be inclined to increase productivity levels in order to again be eligible for these special rewards.
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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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