For most of us, the holiday season brings much joy, along with a dash of stress. It means last-minute gift shopping, road trips, visits with family, celebrating with friends. But what if you were 14 and all you wanted for Christmas was a roof over your head, a hot meal, and someone to care? There [...]
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Celebrity Cruises continues to redefine the concept of “connecting at sea” with fully wireless capabilities and integrated guest technology onboard each ship in the fleet. Whether surfing the web in the Celebrity iLounge, checking emails while relaxing by the pool, exploring fine art on an iPad tour, or scrolling through an animated iPad menu in Qsine [...]
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Beginning this week, West Coast meeting and event planners have one more reason to celebrate – a new close-to-home “floating venue” option. And The 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration is now offering three and four-night cruises from Long Beach, California to Baja Mexico. Why is this great news for planners like you? Here are the top three [...]
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We all know that cruise lines are in the business of building amazing ships and creating memorable experiences for their guests – including corporate groups. But did you know that cruise lines are also committed to supporting our communities? As global corporate citizens, cruise lines are giving back in a big way and proving that [...]
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The Planner’s Challenge Do any of these scenarios resonate with you? You’re planning a small, high-profile event and security is a must. You want to reward your top achievers with a unique, luxury experience – without breaking the bank. Your incentive must create memorable experiences, foster stronger relationships, and ensure a positive return on investment. [...]
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ConventionSouth’s 2012 Meeting Trends in the South Report was published in the magazine’s November issue, and we’re happy to find solid evidence that meetings are on the upswing. One Word: More! The report boldly announces “More is the Word”. And indeed, the survey of more than 100 professional planners from across the country revealed several [...]
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