Posted on July 28th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
Details of Norwegian Cruise Line’s two new Project Breakaway ships (launching in 2013 and 2014) are finally being released, albeit little by slowly. We already told you about the exciting new stateroom design, and now there’s even more reason for meeting and group event planners to anticipate the newest Freestyle Cruising ships: The Haven by [...]
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Posted on July 28th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
Creating Compelling Meeting Experiences: The White Paper What happens when a meeting architect, an accountant, a conference center user, a brain specialist, a psychologist, a space consultant, and a conference center GM come together to discuss meeting transformation? These and other industry experts convened in Washington DC recently for the third International Association of [...]
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Posted on July 26th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
If you take a stroll down your office corridor and check out your staff, you might notice something interesting. That’s because for the first time in history, the American workforce includes four generations of employees – representing a 50-year age span! With Baby Boomers thriving, Gen XÂ joining the C-suite, and Millennials rising, meeting planners [...]
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Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
Ever wonder what a $300 million facelift looks like? Recently, we wrote about Royal Caribbean International’s ambitious $70 million “Royal Advantages” program – the 5-ship revitalization that began in May 2011. Enhancements to Oasis of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, and Radiance of the Seas are already giving meeting and [...]
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Posted on July 21st, 2011 by Jo Kling
If you’re planning a group event within the next ten months, we’d like to remind you that it’s not too late to plan a memorable incentive program or meeting at sea. In fact, now’s the best time to book and save! There is still space available on beautiful ships of all sizes – close to [...]
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Posted on July 19th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
Are you meeting in Miami before or after your cruise event? Whether you’re looking for an upscale property to host your incentive qualifiers or an intimate Miami venue for an executive retreat, we’re happy to recommend the four-diamond Mayfair Hotel and Spa – a boutique gem that’s perfectly suited for your group. The Mayfair Hotel [...]
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Posted on July 18th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
Hawaii tops the list as the #1 destination for domestic meetings and incentives. And with good reason! With balmy year-round weather, gorgeous beaches, breathtaking natural beauty, and some of the best golf courses in the world, a group event in Hawaii is a dream come true. Our 50th state offers planners and attendees all the [...]
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Posted on July 14th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
Announcing Seasite.com Version 2.0 We’re guessing a smart planning professional like you knows the value of using cruise ships for your meetings and group events. And if you’re a DIY (Do It Yourself) planner, you’ve probably already used our web portal, Seasite.com, for ship sourcing, planning tips, and handy Cruise Planner Guides. So you’ll be [...]
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Posted on July 7th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
It’s time for meeting planners to discover the best-kept secret discerning travelers already know. The best accommodations in Europe…are at sea! MSC Cruises‘ prestigious MSC Yacht Club, sailing year-round in the Mediterranean, has been voted number one again. In the first-ever Cruise Critic Cruiser Choice Awards, the deluxe 71 suite sanctuary located aboard the MSCÂ Splendida won [...]
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Posted on July 5th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
We opened the latest issue of Incentives & Meetings International magazine to find a headline that immediately caught our attention. In the Viewpoint article “Cruising, Incentives and Meetings: A Marriage Waiting to Happen†Christine Duffy, President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), explains why cruise ships and meetings & incentives are a match [...]
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