Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Maureen
With corporate meetings & incentive programs under increased scrutiny, more meeting planners are embracing Corporate Social Responsibility by focusing on the “triple bottom line” of people, planet, and profit (social, environmental and economic sustainability). One way planners can transform meetings is by integrating community-service activities into their programs.
If you’d like to include an event in [...]
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Posted on March 8th, 2010 by Maureen
What do you think about change? Is it: a) scary, b) annoying, or c) good? It’s human nature to resist change – the fear of the unknown and all. But observe the laws of nature and you’ll agree that c) change is very, very good. Change leads to growth while stagnation leads to….well, death. [...]
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Posted on March 5th, 2010 by Maureen
If you’re a meeting planner or seller of travel reading our blogs, chances are you’re already a fan of cruising. But maybe you’re concerned about overcoming C-Suite objections or demonstrating the value of a meeting at sea. Or you need a hot new destination for a group event or incentive program, but are still “on [...]
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Posted on February 25th, 2010 by Maureen
With security concerns on the rise, meeting planners are asking “Are cruise ships safe?” The answer is YES – in fact, cruise ships are safer than hotels. With more than 12 million people cruising every year, the cruise industry goes to great lengths to ensure the safety of its passengers; and according to the U.S. [...]
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Posted on February 19th, 2010 by Maureen
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES: SERIOUS BUSINESS. SERIOUS FUN.
Is it still work if you’re having fun? 2009 was a tough year for corporate America, with employees working longer hours and meeting planners struggling to do more for less. With hopeful signs of economic recovery on the horizon, now’s the time to reward your hard working employees, recognize [...]
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Posted on January 26th, 2010 by Maureen
Much has already been written about the Oasis of the Seas, the largest and most innovative ship in the world. But what does it all mean to meeting and event planners? Seasite gives you 11 reasons (we couldn’t stop at 10!) why you should consider the amazing Oasis or sister ship Allure of the Seas [...]
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Posted on January 26th, 2010 by Maureen
Up-to-the-minute technology is increasingly important to meeting and event planners, especially when it comes to on-site audio visual support. One of the benefits of a meeting at sea is that meeting space and standard AV is included on a cruise. But once in a while the complexities of a meeting demand more equipment than a [...]
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Posted on January 7th, 2010 by Maureen
Urgent message to meeting & event planners: If you think cutting back on incentive travel will benefit your business, think again! A new joint study conducted by Corporate Meetings & Incentives and the Incentive Research Foundation proves that scaled-back incentive travel programs may result in reduced sales, plummeting morale and diminished top performer retention.
The results [...]
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Posted on January 7th, 2010 by Michelle
Posted on January 5th, 2010 by Maureen
Here at Seasite, we’re passionate about cruising and are committed to spreading the good news about meetings at sea. Like, how a cruise meeting can save up to 40% over a comparable hotel program. Or how cruise ships are great for families, with built-in kids programs and areas just for adults. What about all the [...]
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