Two things you need to be happy at work and meetings

The 2 Keys to Happiness at Work Think you know the secret to a happy workplace? Alex Kjerulf, AKA The Chief Happiness Officer, is a leading expert on happiness at work. He says there are two factors we need to be happy at work. And it’s not what you might think. According to Alex, The [...]

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Planning Cruise Events that Give Back

Meetings with Meaning Today’s meeting planners are mindful of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and many are discovering that adding a charitable activity to their meeting agenda is a great way for their organizations to give back to the community, while providing a more meaningful and rewarding experience for event attendees. A recent M&C Research report [...]

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Hot Yacht Opportunity! Short Med Voyage at Cool Charter Price

New 4-night “gem” now open and priced to sell! If you’ve been dreaming of taking your group to the Med (but are short on time), we’ve got an amazing opportunity for you: SeaDream Yacht Club just told us about an unpublished 2012 four-night charter remnant that is priced to sell at an excellent, all-inclusive rate. [...]

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What it takes to be a Hero Entrepreneur

On the Blog Talk Radio program “Hero Entrepreneurs”, Dino Herbert showcases entrepreneurs who are “fighting the battle against seen and unseen economic forces”. These successful heroes of economic recovery are waging war against fear, uncertainty and mediocrity. How do they do it? To find out, Mr. Herbert spoke with Joyce Landry, Co-founder and CEO of [...]

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Conventional Wisdom vs. New Thinking: Meeting Planning Smackdown

Conventional Wisdom. We act on it everyday, but what is it, exactly? Here’s a hint: The earth is flat. At least Conventional Wisdom said so prior to Christopher Columbus. Conventional wisdom refers to ideas or explanations that are generally accepted as true. These widely held beliefs are familiar, predictable- and unexamined. Don’t fall into the [...]

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Journey to the Wild Side – Unique “Gem” now Available!

If it’s true that experiences are the new motivational currency, travel is priceless. Imagine taking your group on a voyage into wild lands of unsurpassed beauty; where everyday brings new opportunities for adventure and exploration. This is more than an incentive trip – it’s an experience that will enrich their lives. So when Lindblad Expeditions [...]

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The Evidence is in the Numbers

Meeting and event planners whose colleagues are still on the fence about cruising can find some great ammunition from CLIA. New data released by the Cruise Lines International Association last week in their 2011 Cruise Market Profile Study stunned me. Market Growth For several years we’ve been telling group organizers that “only 20% of the [...]

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What NOT to include in your cruise RFP

Over the years, we’ve seen hundreds of request for proposals (RFP’s) from smart meeting planners who want to break out of the hotel meeting box and try a cruise. With today’s tighter budgets and the demand for new experiences, it’s no wonder more planning pros are considering a meeting at sea. A cruise event can [...]

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Meet in the Med – Special group cruise rates now available

You’ll find incredible group rates for Royal Caribbean ships below, including a 5-night Mediterranean cruise with balcony staterooms starting from $899 per person*. Book by August 31 to receive additional complimentary amenities. To request a group quote, visit Seasite.com today or call us at 888-713-1371. Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity! Visit www.seasite.com to [...]

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A Meeting Planner’s Best Defense Against Stress

Meeting planners, we know that you love what you do. You revealed your true feelings in Convention South’s 2010 Meeting Trends in the South report – 77% of you expressed satisfaction with your current position as a meeting planner, and 82% of you have not considered changing professions. And why should you? According to a [...]

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