Meeting Planner Careers

There are several types of ships from which a meeting planner can choose when group cruise planning for a company or organization. While all types of cruise ships offers great accommodations, dining, and entertainment, some ships are better equipped to handle meetings as sea. Companies that are considering a ship charter may want to choose a premium ship for their incentive cruise. There are numerous benefits to cruising on a premium ship. When event planning, a meeting planner should highly recommend that organizations choose a premium ship for their incentive cruise.

A premium ship charter will have dedicated spaces in which the organization can hold their meetings and presentations. These room are spacious, inviting, and equipped with the latest conference technology. Best of all, these rooms are always complimentary. Not only do the meeting rooms offer attendees plenty of space, but the staterooms are also larger on premium ships. A premium ship's stateroom are comparable to fine hotel accommodations. In the stateroom and throughout the ship, attendees can stay connected with Wi-Fi hot spots. Cell phones may also be used while attending meetings at sea when using a premium ship. Furthermore, premium ships also have unique on board venues, exceptional entertainment, and the best in award-winning dining.

Plan now for a cruise meeting to the 2011 U.S. Virgin Islands Carnival, a weeks long celebration held on St. Thomas Island. 2010’s St. Thomas Carnival ran from April 11th through May 1st, starting with the Prince and Princess Selection Show and ending with the Adult Parade.

All of the U.S. Virgin Islands: Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas, along with the much smaller but historically distinct Water Island, celebrate Carnival. Cruise travelers will find local events throughout the islands, but the grand culmination is on St. Thomas.

What better corporate meeting and incentive package can be put together without a U.S. passport? The Caribbean USVI Carnival is a whirl of calypso, samba and reggae music paired with dance, art, a children’s village with carnival rides and the Carnival Food Fair where dozens of booths are set up serving all sorts of local favorites including pates, lobster, and fish. Tourists with a taste for other cuisines can sample a variety of excellent class restaurants.

During the cruise you can build anticipation with exercises that simulate  Carnival's many events. Selection of the Carnival Queen can be based on sales quotas, the best ideas generated in a meeting (determined by a simple show of hands), or any achievement and/or standard you determine. Dance contests in samba, reggae and calypso become team building exercies.

Your group will look forward to these fun-filled incentive events before attending the Real Deal!