Sailing far, far away from ordinary

I’ve been meaning to write about Royal Caribbean’s groundbreaking partnership with DreamWorks Animation – how characters from movies including Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda will soon be sailing on Allure of Seas, the cruise line’s newest “biggest ship in the world”. Imagine the creative opportunities: character parades, photo ops, Ice Shows, 3-D movies on deck, Aqua Shows. [...]

The Incredible Life of a Cruise Ship

Ever wonder what goes into building the world’s largest cruise ship? Or how much food is consumed at sea? Care to guess which is greater – the distance between New York and London, or electric cable on the Oasis of the Seas?
You can find answers to these questions and lots more fun and fascinating cruise [...]

Family First – Bringing kids along

Ever catch yourself thinking, “If I only had more time I’d­­­­­…” If your wish for more time was granted, what would you do?
With  longer hours at the office and technology blurring the boundaries between work and personal time, stress levels are soaring – while relationships and productivity suffer . According to Y Partnership, the [...]

New video reveals best tool for group-friendly cruise search

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 using [...]

Even the Queen of England is choosing to cruise

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 the [...]

MSC Cruises welcomes first guest in a shell

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 and [...]

Top 10 Concerns (and Truth) About Meeting at Sea

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 the elite. [...]

An Epic Moment in the Svedka Ice Bar

Norwegian Cruise Line’s YouTube video, filmed during Norwegian Epic’s transatlantic crossing, takes you inside the new ship’s frozen Svedka Ice Bar. Don a silver parka, and watch for a cameo appearance by Ramon Santos, Landry & Kling’s VP of Global Events.

To book your group on the amazing new Norwegian Epic, click here.

Serious Business, Serious Value, More Fun for All!

Tired of the same old meeting place? If you’re looking for a fresh new meeting or incentive destination that’s cost-effective, convenient and motivating, Carnival Cruise Lines means business.
With more ships, more short itineraries, more balcony staterooms, and more drive–in ports, Carnival offers a variety of value-driven options to accommodate your meeting needs and your bottom [...]

How Individual Travel Incentives Make You a Superhero

Given today’s economic environment,  it’s more important than ever for organizations to motivate and reward their best employees. But here’s the challenge: your company has implemented incentive travel programs in the past – with terrific results – but this year, you don’t have the budget or time to plan and execute a recognition program.
Don’t throw [...]