Short cruises hit the sweet spot for meetings and incentives! To accommodate demands from the expanding MICE cruise market, cruise lines are adding more short itineraries with newer and larger ships. In fact, three, four, and five night voyages will account for more than one third of the Caribbean cruise capacity in 2019. These short […]
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Move over, Gen X! When it comes to planning meetings and incentive travel programs, Millennials seem to be on everyone’s mind these days. At a session on emerging trends at the recent Incentive Research Foundation’s (RFI) Invitational Conference , 67 percent of the audience said they are developing new programs just for Millennials.
Read More...Why do meeting planners love cruise ship programs? With decades of experience operating group cruises and ship charters, Landry & Kling CEO Joyce Landry can list dozens of reasons. So when the editor of Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine needed a reliable source for their September cruise meetings feature, they knew who to call. In […]
Read More...Our hearts are heavy following Hurrican Dorian’s devastating impact on the Bahamas. And as the storm churns dangerously close to the coastline of the Carolinas, we are once again reminded of our vulnerability living along a coastal area. The official hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin (the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf […]
Read More...Faced with demands for unique experiences and higher Return On Investment, smart event planners consider cruise ships for meetings and incentive travel programs. But with hundreds of ships already sailing (and 120+ new vessels on order), how in the world can you choose the best one for your group? To get you started, here are […]
Read More...European river cruises are booming, and more meeting and incentive travel planners are considering them for their top-tier events. After my recent familiarization cruises on two different river ships sailing through Western Europe, I understand why – and recommend them wholeheartedly! The two river lines I sailed with were Amadeus River Cruises (Luftner Cruises) through […]
Read More...Meeting and incentive planners, your attendees expect more than a meal during your event…they crave culinary experiences and epicurean adventures! Isn’t it time to take a fresh look at cruise ship culinary trends? Boring buffets and bland menu options at sea are a thing of the past. Cruise lines are “stepping up to the plate” […]
Read More...Meeting and incentive travel planners: Are you looking for a new tropical destination with unique experiences to motivate your attendees? Visit a cruise line private island! Over the last few years, cruise lines have been busy developing and transforming their own private island experiences in the Bahamas and Caribbean. These exclusive ports are sure to […]
Read More...Incorporating health and wellness into meetings and incentive travel programs is not a passing trend – it’s expected! Meeting professionals and attendees want to stay active, healthy and focused during their program. When the IRF (Incentive Research Foundation) released its 2019 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study, it revealed: Meeting planners reported high rates […]
Read More...Planning a corporate meeting, milestone event, or incentive trip? Premium expedition cruising is the ultimate adventure travel experience. There’s no better way to motivate performance and reward a job well done! Expedition Cruising is Booming! According to Cruise Industry News, a staggering 41 new expedition ships will be delivered between now and 2023, doubling the […]
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