Posted on March 6th, 2012 by Maureen McKeon
Luxury…Since 2009, few corporate meeting planners have dared to utter the word out loud. But the tide is slowly turning. Benchmark Hospitality International recently polled its 35 hotels, resorts and conference centers to determine 11 meeting trends that will shape the industry in 2012. Number one on the list…Luxury is back! Experiences + Value = [...]
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Posted on February 28th, 2012 by Maureen McKeon
For an exclusive dining experience, nothing beats a “Chef’s Table” event on board a Royal Caribbean ship. Your VIP group of 14 will be honored guests of the ship’s Chef and Sommelier at an intimate dinner party that is experiential, educational, interactive…and delicious! Check out this new video and prepare to be transported into an [...]
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Posted on February 21st, 2012 by Joyce Landry
Hard to believe that a little more than a month ago, on January 13, one of the worst cruise ship accidents of all time took place. While the media has turned to other, more current issues, it is an incident that is not forgotten. Our hearts go out to all of the families who were [...]
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Posted on February 16th, 2012 by Maureen McKeon
Capturing Moments of Awe and Wonder Unless you’ve experienced it yourself, there are simply no words to describe the feelings of awe and wonder as you cruise into a magical port of call. Whether you’re standing on the ship’s deck with fellow travelers, relaxing in a panoramic-view lounge with colleagues, or watching from your own [...]
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Posted on February 15th, 2012 by Maureen McKeon
Here’s your chance to experience one of the most beautiful ships in the world – at an unbelievably low price! Upper-premium line Oceania Cruises has just alerted us to a special opportunity: 20 Concierge Veranda Staterooms have become available on the new Marina, sailing to the Western Caribbean roundtrip from Miami February 26, 2012. Due to [...]
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Posted on February 14th, 2012 by Maureen McKeon
Keeping Up With Carnival Cruise Lines With 23 spectacular ships, “The World’s Most Popular Cruise Line®” offers group planners an unbeatable choice of “floating event venues” for corporate meetings and incentives. Earlier this month, Carnival Cruise Lines announced several exciting new itineraries for the 2013 season, designed to give meeting and event planners more outstanding cruise options – from [...]
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Posted on February 13th, 2012 by Maureen McKeon
The New Luxury Successful businesses know that one of the best way to reward (and retain) their top performers is to offer them a luxury, “red carpet” experience. At the same time, corporate planners know that there the definition of luxury has undergone a seismic shift. It’s no longer about extravagance; it’s about delivering meaningful [...]
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Posted on February 9th, 2012 by Maureen McKeon
Who says you can’t improve on paradise? That’s just what Norwegian Cruise Line is doing on their exclusive private island, Great Stirrup Cay. Back in 1977, they were the first cruise line to offer an exclusive tropical paradise for their guests. Now they’re investing $25 million to preserve and enhance the flora, fauna and fun [...]
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Posted on February 7th, 2012 by Maureen McKeon
The Sea is Calling – Manhattan Commuters Invited to Answer it Royally. New York City’s underground commuters will soon be given a taste of the Royal Caribbean experience as they travel in fully-branded subway cars between Times Square and Grand Central Station. The 42nd Sreet S Line cars will remind riders that “The Sea is [...]
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Posted on February 6th, 2012 by Maureen McKeon
Here’s a rare opportunity for meeting and event planners: A seven-day voyage to one of the most remote regions on earth – a destination teeming with wildlife and incredible biodiversity. But not to worry – your upscale group won’t be roughing it as they explore the wonders of the upper Amazon River; their “expedition base” [...]
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