Corporate Travel Destinations

While organizing an meeting at sea for your next corporate travel destination, you may choose to take into consideration the prospect of including a stop on a private island as part of your tour. Some cruise lines now offer ports of call to private islands, usually in the Caribbean, as a portion of their cruise itinerary. Despite the fact that the cost of food, beverages, water sports equipment and other items will generally always cost more on a private island than they would at a conventional stop for an onshore excursion while in port, there are many good advantages to selecting cruise lines that include destinations at private islands.

Private islands may at times be populated with other vacationers, but they are not full with con artists or pickpockets, as are some public beaches, which delivers a more enjoyable setting for your attendees. Security is always there to safeguard that visitors will have no qualms about being mugged or having their belongings taken if they turn their backs, and your attendees can rest assured that the beaches will be impeccably clean and always pristine. Banana boat rides, scuba diving, snorkeling, massage and spa services, beverage bars and cafes are common features on private islands, making them an excellent pick for day-long beach entertainment, and possibly even organized events, depending on what type of agreement you can negotiate with the cruise company.

A cruise meeting is one of the most excellent ideas if you really want to motivate employees. Your meeting attendees will never forget the delight of stopping at several alluring destinations and just unpacking one time. Additionally to increasing attendance, incentives like an all inclusive incentive cruise will be much easier on the incentive travel budget, too.

Cruise meetings can save up to 40 percent over a land-based hotel venue, and extend fabulous onboard facilities and dining choices. Also, cruise ships are now being designed with meetings in mind, e.G. Dedicated meeting facilities, cutting-edge technology, flexible public spaces and roomy theaters that can often accommodate as many as 1,600 people. With most cruise lines, conference space and A/V equipment are complimentary, and the dedicated meeting facilities extend groups more privacy and technology.

Venues like a cruise ship's fabulous show lounges, comedy clubs, and culinary centers can stimulate creative thinking and team building. And there is no shortage of fun activities and challenging sports facilities for your incentive group to take part in between meetings, offering tons of motivational appeal (and bragging rights) for event participants of every age.

An all inclusive incentive cruise can save you up to 40% compared to hotel venues since so much is included. Meals, meeting rooms, A/V, coffee breaks, activities, entertainment and even room service are part of the all-inclusive cruise fare.

While organizing an meeting at sea for your next corporate travel destination, you may choose to take into consideration the prospect of including a stop on a private island as part of your tour. Some cruise lines now offer ports of call to private islands, usually in the Caribbean, as a portion of their cruise itinerary. Despite the fact that the cost of food, beverages, water sports equipment and other items will generally always cost more on a private island than they would at a conventional stop for an onshore excursion while in port, there are many good advantages to selecting cruise lines that include destinations at private islands.

Private islands may at times be populated with other vacationers, but they are not full with con artists or pickpockets, as are some public beaches, which delivers a more enjoyable setting for your attendees. Security is always there to safeguard that visitors will have no qualms about being mugged or having their belongings taken if they turn their backs, and your attendees can rest assured that the beaches will be impeccably clean and always pristine. Banana boat rides, scuba diving, snorkeling, massage and spa services, beverage bars and cafes are common features on private islands, making them an excellent pick for day-long beach entertainment, and possibly even organized events, depending on what type of agreement you can negotiate with the cruise company.

A cruise meeting is one of the most excellent ideas if you really want to motivate employees. Your meeting attendees will never forget the delight of stopping at several alluring destinations and just unpacking one time. Additionally to increasing attendance, incentives like an all inclusive incentive cruise will be much easier on the incentive travel budget, too.

Cruise meetings can save up to 40 percent over a land-based hotel venue, and extend fabulous onboard facilities and dining choices. Also, cruise ships are now being designed with meetings in mind, e.G. Dedicated meeting facilities, cutting-edge technology, flexible public spaces and roomy theaters that can often accommodate as many as 1,600 people. With most cruise lines, conference space and A/V equipment are complimentary, and the dedicated meeting facilities extend groups more privacy and technology.

Venues like a cruise ship's fabulous show lounges, comedy clubs, and culinary centers can stimulate creative thinking and team building. And there is no shortage of fun activities and challenging sports facilities for your incentive group to take part in between meetings, offering tons of motivational appeal (and bragging rights) for event participants of every age.

An all inclusive incentive cruise can save you up to 40% compared to hotel venues since so much is included. Meals, meeting rooms, A/V, coffee breaks, activities, entertainment and even room service are part of the all-inclusive cruise fare.

Beautiful Acapulco has been attracting visitors since the Spanish arrived in the early 1500's.  For more than 200 years, the city's geography provided an ideal haven for Spanish galleons loaded with precious cargo, which prompted an annual merchant fair.  It's a tradition that has continued, with the city playing host to many large conferences at meeting hotels and the Acapulco Convention Center, which features more than 180,000 sq.ft. of total event space.

Acapulco is the original Mexican resort, linked to the Hollywood jet set of the 1950's and '60's, and still features a vibrant nightlife. 

Acapulco is still one of the exotic and popular corporate travel destinations that your incentive trip winners will love.

Looking for a new venue for your next incentive trip?  Or maybe you would prefer a "tried and true" destination.  Here are some great ideas, presented in the Showreel Incentive Destination videos. 

The South Pacific is a destination that never fails to fascinate and attract visitors looking for spectacular natural settings.  The major destinations – Cook Islands, Fiji, Tahiti and New Caledonia – each have their own allure for capturing your particular client.   Give these spots consideration when planning your next incentive trip:

The Cook Islands

With direct, non-stop flights from Los Angeles, and a good exchange rate and hotel specials, the Cook Islands are a popular destination in the South Pacific.  There is only a 3-hour time difference from the West Coast of the U.S. A beautiful escape from the  rush and everyday stresses, attendees will enjoy the natural environment, beaches, and unique culture.

Fiji

Forbes.com recently rated Fiji among the top 15 cheapest countries for American travelers.  Affordability, good exchange rate, great airfares, and hotel specials  have made Fiji an attainable destination for travelers in the current recession.  

Tahiti

The friendly Polynesian people, cultural experiences, over the water bungalows, extraordinary cuisine, and activities in a pristine environment re just a few of the factors that fill out the image of a South Seas paradise for a vacation to Tahiti.

New Caledonia

One of the best kept secrets in the South Pacific, New Caledonia has a sophisticated French atmosphere, year-round tropical climate, fine gourmet dining, and a variety of accommodations.  The capital, Noumea, a cosmopolitan city, offers an aquarium, museums, historic sites, good nightlife with 2 casinos.  At the same time, there are extensive wilderness areas within 43 Parks and Reserves ideal for eco tours.  

Give the South Pacific some consideration when planning incentives and corporate events.  You'll be glad you did.

Usually, a corporate incentive trip to Hawaii offers a limited taste of the local culture and tradition.  However in places like Maui, it is a completely different and enriching travel experience.

Maui is a jewel in the Hawaiian region and offers delightful sights as well as scenery packed with a vibrant, friendly culture that readily welcomes travelers. As a corporate travel incentive destination too, Maui is a fantastic choice. Corporate visitors on an incentive trip have much to look forward to from this beautiful part of Hawaii.

Over the last few years, Maui has seen an increase in the number of corporate visitors and the frequency of event meetings. Cultural additions to these corporate meetings have also become the main stay. Many corporate groups have a good word to say about the cultural richness of Maui. It is just the ideal travel incentive destination to host a successful event meeting. Continue reading »