Posted on July 30th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
If you’d like to know which cruise ship has the largest meeting room for groups (the answer may surprise you!) or how to send an RFP to 5 cruise lines simultaneously, check out this video we just found on TravelTube.com. Watch Technology Editor Kate Rice as she speaks to travel agents about the benefits of [...]
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Posted on July 30th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
If you want to give your meeting or incentive attendees the “Royal Treatment”, a cruise program is the way to go. Read this article from USA Today and find out how HM Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal family are spending their summer holidays – an a privately chartered cruise ship! Here’s an excerpt from [...]
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Posted on July 29th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Image by amanky via Flickr Meeting and Event Planners: Do you suffer from embarrassing brain freeze? It’s OK to admit it – it happens to all of us, even smart professionals like you. You go to introduce someone and blank out on their name. Walk into a room and forget what you’re looking for. The [...]
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Posted on July 28th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
MSC Cruises has won numerous prestigious awards for their environmental initiatives and eco-friendly ships, and we applaud their commitment to keep our planet green and oceans blue. Still, when I came across this press release from MSC Cruises my initial reaction was..huh? But I have to admit – I was quickly hooked by the dramatic [...]
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Posted on July 26th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Need more proof that face-to-face meetings are essential for building trust and developing relationships? If we’re so connected through technology, why do we feel increasingly disconnected? Several studies cited by Belinda Luscombe in a Time.com article prove that high-tech “lean communications†like email and videoconferencing are stripping away personal interactions that lead to trust – [...]
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Posted on July 26th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Image by rudolf_schuba via Flickr How Starbucks saved their company with a meeting of 10,000 people and by giving back to New Orleans. From: The Harvard Business Review Interview: “We Had to Own the Mistakes†An Interview with Howard Schultz by Adi Ignatius In 2008, Howard Schultz returned to Starbucks as CEO after an 8-year hiatus. He [...]
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Posted on July 26th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Challenged with getting your decision makers onboard with a cruise ship meeting? Here are the top 10 misconceptions about conducting business at sea – it’s time to expose them and set the record straight! 1. PERCEPTION. Sensitivity to program extravagance remains high. TRUTH: Cruises are an affordable option now available to everyone – not just [...]
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Posted on July 20th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
If you want to network and learn about using social media for meetings and events, Engage365.org is a great place to visit. While on the site, I stumbled upon an article by Ian McGonnigal “13 Ways Linkedin Supports Event Marketing” that talks about…well, it’s pretty self-explanatory. The article, originally posted on ExperientialMarketing20.com, contains some great [...]
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Posted on July 19th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Fresh out of creative ideas for your next event? Get a jump on your planning with our menu of great cruise options for groups. We’ve sorted through hundreds of ships and itineraries to create a customized “Quick Picks” directory – just click on your group size for some unique ideas. Whether it’s a board meeting [...]
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Posted on July 16th, 2010 by Maureen McKeon
Image via Wikipedia If you rely on your laptop to keep up with business while on the road, you’ll appreciate these tips from IndependentTraveler.com:Â “6 Essential Computer Accessories for Travel”. Taking your laptop on your next trip? Don’t forget the extras! We’re not just talking about the power cord, especially if you’re headed overseas — [...]
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