Posted on January 29th, 2010 by Maureen
This week NCL invited a group of Miami travel professionals together for a sneak preview of the Norwegian Epic’s Ice Bar. Several members of the L&K and Seasite teams stopped by to check it out and chill.
Our group donned faux fur coats and gloves before entering the chilly frozen fantasyland, where the bar, tables and [...]
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Posted on January 26th, 2010 by Maureen
Much has already been written about the Oasis of the Seas, the largest and most innovative ship in the world. But what does it all mean to meeting and event planners? Seasite gives you 11 reasons (we couldn’t stop at 10!) why you should consider the amazing Oasis or sister ship Allure of the Seas [...]
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Posted on January 26th, 2010 by Maureen
Up-to-the-minute technology is increasingly important to meeting and event planners, especially when it comes to on-site audio visual support. One of the benefits of a meeting at sea is that meeting space and standard AV is included on a cruise. But once in a while the complexities of a meeting demand more equipment than a [...]
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Posted on January 25th, 2010 by Maureen
When Karyn Altman, our VP of Business Development, booked a cruise on Celebrity Solstice for a well-deserved vacation, she had no idea she would be part of a humanitarian voyage to an earthquake-ravaged country. Here is Karyn’s first-hand report from Labadee, along with her compelling photos of relief supplies bound for Haiti.
Report from Haiti by [...]
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Posted on January 20th, 2010 by Maureen
At Seasite, we know the value of a cruise vs. hotel, especially for meetings and group events. It’s easy to talk about the fabulous meals, spectacular entertainment, and wide variety of activities and sports facilities found on ships. Not to mention the flexible meeting space and cutting edge AV. Oh, and did we mention – [...]
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Posted on January 20th, 2010 by Maureen
As global corporate citizens, cruise lines are quick to offer support in times of crisis. We’ve already shared news about Royal Caribbean’s humanitarian efforts in Haiti; now Carnival Corporation and its affiliated cruise lines have announced their commitment to help the devastated island. Here’s the press release:
Carnival Corp and its Cruise Brands to Donate [...]
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Posted on January 19th, 2010 by Maureen
MIAMI, FL (Jan. 19, 2010) – In an effort to help those in need after Haiti’s devastating earthquake, ship charter specialists Landry & Kling are mobilizing laid-up or out-of-service vessels and barges to be available for humanitarian aid to the island. The vessels could be used to provide emergency housing for rescue workers or to [...]
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Posted on January 19th, 2010 by Maureen
We at Seasite and sister company Landry & Kling applaud Royal Caribbean’s quick commitment to humanitarian aid in response to the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. There has been some negative press regarding the cruise company’s decision to continue calling on the port of Labadee, on the north side of the island (a call, by the [...]
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Posted on January 15th, 2010 by Maureen
Yesterday, we wrote about Royal Caribbean’s humanitarian efforts in Haiti in response to the devastating earthquake. Today the Independence of the Seas calls on Labadee, Haiti with much-needed supplies. It seems the cruise company with the biggest ship in the world also has a very big and generous heart, and this latest press release from [...]
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Posted on January 15th, 2010 by Maureen
25,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers can’t be wrong.
Looking for the “best of the best” for your next incentive or group event? Conde Nast Traveler’s 16th annual Gold List is the ultimate guide to the “Best Places to Stay in the World”, as elected by more than 25,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers.
We are pleased to announce [...]
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