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 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 March 3rd, 2010 by Maureen
So you think your job as a meeting planner is challenging? Of course it is! But imagine feeding and housing more than 8,000 persons for a week, handling 700 tons of supplies, organizing meals from 26 kitchens, and managing a crew of 2,165 – along with an entertainment staff of 200, 3 doctors, and 18 [...]
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Posted on March 3rd, 2010 by Maureen
We just received a stunning photo of Celebrity Eclipse from Celebrity Cruises. Enjoy this exclusive sneak preview of the newest Solstice-class vessel as she emerges from the shipyard in Germany.
CELEBRITY ECLIPSE MAKES FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE
MIAMI – March 2, 2010 – To witness the next solar eclipse, you have to wait until July 11, 2010. But [...]
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Posted on March 2nd, 2010 by Maureen
Here’s a great shot of a SeaDream Yacht anchored next to Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, courtesy of Bruce Setloff, former SeaDream Yacht Club VP of Sales.
RCI Oasis of the Seas & SeaDream Yacht
For a large group that needs lots of meeting space as well as spectacular entertainment and a variety of dining options, [...]
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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
When it comes to choosing an event venue, technology and internet access is a top priority for meeting planners. The question we often hear is “can we stay connected at sea?”. Most cruise ships today have Wi-Fi hot spots, mobile phone service and Internet Cafes onboard, but Celebrity Cruises is about to raise the high-tech [...]
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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 February 12th, 2010 by Maureen
Take a trip down memory lane to the early days of cruising (we’re talking ‘70’s and ‘80’s). You might recall that envious friends and family were allowed on board to see you off on embarkation day. You proudly showed them around your cruise ship, stopped by the buffet and sipped cocktails with cheery little umbrellas [...]
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Posted on February 11th, 2010 by Maureen
Another dramatic rescue at sea this week – a humpback whale was saved by one of Holland America Line’s tour operators based in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. Read more in the press release issued by the cruise line:
Seattle, February 9, 2010 – Vallarta Adventures, an operator of shore tours for Holland America Line, recently participated [...]
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