In today’s business environment, the battle between cash vs. non-cash rewards continues to rage on as incentive budgets come under increased scrutiny. With organizations facing the challenge of doing more with less, planners must justify proposed motivational programs and demonstrate ROI. Now there’s something you can use as a resource: the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) [...]

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Here’s one way to Lose Friends and Uninspire People at your next event: Economize on meeting space. Like, say…hold your event in an abandoned warehouse. Scary? Maybe. But  hey – you’ll save a few bucks! Here’s a better idea: Choose a cruise! Get great meeting space and save up to 40%. Click here for more [...]

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There’s no better time to meet at sea. Celebrity is the only premium cruise line offering short Caribbean cruises out of Miami, and they’re now offering best-ever group rates on Celebrity Millennium 4 & 5 sailings in 2011 – starting at $229* per person! With spacious and stylish interiors, dining experiences elevated to an art [...]

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The story of a puppy, one shoe, and a company “powered by customer service” Joyce Landry, Landry & Kling CEO and President of Seasite.com, is a big fan of Zappos.com – and it all began with a rambunctious puppy! After her dog Monk chewed up one perfectly good shoe, Joyce turned to the online retailer [...]

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Remember when folks who exercised and shunned junk food were called “health nuts”? Not anymore – these days, they’re just plain smart. More meeting planners are also looking for ways to incorporate wellness initiatives like wholesome “brain-friendly food” and fitness breaks into their events, and here’s why: Mounting research proves healthy meetings produce healthy ROI. [...]

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Industry consultant Corbin Ball has done it again! He just published the much-anticipated “12+ Meetings Technology Trends to Watch in 2012″, and it was well worth the wait. If you’re a professional planner who wants to keep up with the latest tech tools and social media strategies, you’ll want to read – and bookmark – [...]

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Since you’re visiting our blog, we’re guessing that you want to know more about cruise ships and how to plan successful group events. But if you’re still wondering how meeting at sea makes good business sense, we urge you to read Carolyn Koenig’s article “Don’t Miss the Boat” in the September issue of Smart Meetings [...]

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The votes are in: For the fourth consecutive year, Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards. Travel agents and consumers around the world have once again chosen Norwegian as their favorite cruise line and are giving the trailblazers of “Freestyle Cruising” kudos for delivering an outstanding experience [...]

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Meet in the Caribbean: Special Rates for Meeting & Group Event Planners You’ll find incredible group rates for Royal Caribbean ships below – and look what’s included in your cruise package! Value-added Bonus: Book by November 30, 2011 to qualify for additional complimentary amenities. Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity! Give us a call [...]

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You might not believe it, but once upon a time flying was fun. Today – not so much. If you’re a meeting or group travel planner, you’ve  agonized over inconvenient schedules, excruciating flight delays and long check-in and security lines. And you’ve seen your attendees arrive to their destination tired, hungry and stressed out after [...]

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