Posted on November 15th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
A Journey Back to the Days of Steamboating With so much focus lately on “close-to-home” cruise meetings, it seemed serendipitous when Landry & Kling CEO Joyce Landry stumbled across some old photographs of her life before Landry & Kling. Back in those days, as the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, [...]
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Posted on November 14th, 2011 by Karyn Altman
Admittedly, that’s a slight exaggeration. Of the five pairs of shoes I packed for a 2-night / 3-day mini-voyage aboard Lindblad Expedition’s National Geographic Sea Bird, two (including a pair of sneakers) were perfectly appropriate. And my all-weather coat was exactly what I needed for the crisp, cool, slightly damp, October Oregon weather. I’ve been [...]
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Posted on November 10th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
It’s no secret that meeting and incentive planners are searching for destinations that are enticing as well as affordable, so it makes perfect sense that cruise ships sailing from close-to-home ports are becoming increasingly popular venues for corporate events. Did you know that an estimated 47 million people live within a 500-mile radius of New [...]
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Posted on November 8th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
There’s a place a half a world way where skyscrapers tower over ancient temples and imperial cities await discovery. And for serious knowledge seekers, there’s a cruise company that’s about to sail deep into the heart of this timeless land to open new windows of understanding. Beginning November, 2012, Voyages to Antiquity is offering once-in-a-lifetime [...]
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Posted on October 3rd, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
If you’re searching for a destination to inspire your group and delight their inner explorer, you don’t have to travel to foreign lands. Just look to the north – you won’t find anyplace on the planet more amazing than Alaska. This is a land teeming with wildlife in glorious abundance; a place where towering mountains [...]
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Posted on August 8th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
Global meetings and incentive travel programs are returning, with growing demand for 4 and 5 star properties. Planners want to create memorable experiences in alluring destinations, including Europe, but at the same time, budgets remain flat. You don’t have to choose between premium quality and extraordinary value. Smart planners like you are discovering that all-inclusive Silversea [...]
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Posted on August 2nd, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
According to industry reports, off-site meetings and incentives are making a comeback, and planners are once again looking at international destinations to motivate and reward top talent. Travel to a foreign land has tremendous motivational appeal – with promises of life-changing adventures, exotic discoveries, and unique cultural experiences. But planning a meeting abroad also poses [...]
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Posted on April 14th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
You want to create an experience of a lifetime for your group – whether you’re planning a conference, business retreat, incentive trip, or family/friends reunion. Your program participants aren’t passive tourists; they’re active, fully engaged travelers. Simply seeing the sights along the well-beaten path (through a tour bus window) is not an option. The magic [...]
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Posted on April 5th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
We’re big fans of Norwegian Cruise Line, and planners in the U.S. and Canada also love the flexibility and choice that are the hallmarks of their ships. Now the international travel community is embracing Freestyle Cruising in a big way: the cruise line was named Europe’s Leading Cruise Line for the third year in a [...]
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Posted on March 28th, 2011 by Maureen McKeon
12 Ships in 2012 As the economy continues to recover, we’re seeing resurgence in corporate meetings and the return of incentive travel programs – particularly in Europe. Royal Caribbean International has noticed the trend, and is responding to increased demand for European cruises with more choice and flexibility. In 2012, the cruise line will expand [...]
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