MICE Cruise Madness – Will You Be Our Next Winner?

Have you joined MICE Cruise Madness? What are you waiting for? It’s Week # 3 – don’t miss out! There’s still time to answer this week’s question. Each entry increases your odds of winning an iPad2!! Congratulations to Karl Weiss, our Week 2 Winner! Hey, somebody has to win – why not you ? Click [...]

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Cruise Like a Norwegian & Feel Like a Million

Come on, admit it – wouldn’t you just love to “Dine like a Parisian”, “Surf like a Hawaiian”, “Play like a Champion” and “Party like a Brazilian”? Check out Norwegian Cruise Line‘s brilliant new “Cruise Like a Norwegian” ad. This experiential 30-second spot is geared to those who want to live life to the fullest [...]

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A Meeting Planner’s Best Defense Against Stress

Meeting planners, we know that you love what you do. You revealed your true feelings in Convention South’s 2010 Meeting Trends in the South report – 77% of you expressed satisfaction with your current position as a meeting planner, and 82% of you have not considered changing professions. And why should you? According to a [...]

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20 coolest things to do during your next meeting

Want to shake up your next corporate meeting, conference or incentive program? Give your attendees some experiences they simply can’t find at a land-based venue. Here are 20 cool things you can only do while meeting at sea: 1) Buy out an entire floating neighborhood for your group event. 2) Drive to your close-to-home meeting [...]

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An historic day for cruising and one really big toast

Get ready to break out the bubbly! Today marks a milestone in the history of cruising – thanks to Carnival. When the cruise line took delivery of their newest ship, Carnival Magic, it brought the number of ships built by parent company Carnival Corporation to a record-breaking 100. On Friday, April 29, guests currently sailing [...]

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An unlikely pairing: lobsters and golf balls at sea

Lobsters on board – not just for dinner For corporate groups accustomed to “rubber chicken” banquet dinners, lobster on the menu is an unexpected treat while meeting at sea. Soon, your cruise event attendees might find another reason to appreciate lobster – while they’re hitting golf balls from the deck. A team of researchers from [...]

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The hottest trend at sea and who just got onboard

Theme cruises are hot! We’re seeing a huge uptick in special interest cruises. Whether catering to foodies, wine connoisseurs, music fans, or fitness buffs, event planners have discovered there’s no better venue that a cruise ship to bring like-minded people together to share their passion. And the latest group gearing to set sai l? Three [...]

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10 Reasons for Meeting Pros to Celebrate in 2011

We know that 2010 was no walk in the park for meeting and event planners. In fact, the last two years have been rocky at best. But with tenacity, resilience, creativity and grit, you not only survived – you thrived. So this Valentine’s Day,  we’re happy to spread some love with a good news report [...]

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How to get from good to great – the shocking truth

“Fun at Work” is Not an Oxymoron That’s right, when it comes to work, “fun” is no longer a dirty word – in fact, it’ s highly recommended. With more evidence that fun and success go hand in hand, business leaders are beginning to realize that a little bit of playful fun at work is [...]

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The one resolution every planner should keep in 2011

Planners, as you dig into 2011,  your New Year’s resolutions and personal goals may sadly fall by the wayside. But there’s one resolution you absolutely must keep this year – for your own good: Take Your Vacation! We know 2010 was a tough year for meeting planners – long hours, reduced staff, tighter budgets. Did [...]

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