Meeting Planner Careers

Cruise meetings can be an interesting combination of business and pleasure, and the fusion of meeting on a cruise has the innate ability to offer far more than a getaway or a business meeting ever could. Here are five examples of how cruise meetings are far better than simply cruising or having a traditional business meeting:

1. Incentive – Both employees and special customers might enjoy a chance to get away from their daily grind. This in turn could lead to positive feelings that could translate into better employees or more opportunities.
2. Build rapport – Taking special clients and/or staff members on a cruise meeting can strengthen a relationship. Relationships are the cornerstone of any successful business, and should never be underestimated.
3. No more guilt – Many professionals begin to experience guilt and/or anxiety whenever they take a lengthy break from the office. Cruise meetings allow the office to go along on the vacation!
4. Sharing an experience can break down walls – Some customers or partners may prove to be difficult to deal with in an office, but may be put off guard in a new setting. The visual splendor of most cruises often engages the part of the brain that appreciates beauty, cooperation, and respect.
5. Ease of planning – cruise meetings have the benefit of a full staff and crew waiting to meet any need.

One of the best things to happen during the first decade of the 21st century is the prevailing idea that we need to be better stewards of the earth. As an event or meeting planner, you can contribute to the betterment of our planet by following these five simple steps.

1. Recycling – Check with the garbage company that services your event venue and find out whether or not they recycle. If they do, decide on which materials should be separated. If they do not, determine a way to collect the recyclables and find transportation to a recycling facility.

2. Packaging – Speak with vendors and ask for their cooperation in this matter. See if they are willing to sell items with less packaging or recyclable packaging. Another step to take is to recycle palettes and boxes that are used for the event supplies.

3. Easy Access – Communicate with the event staff to ensure that trash receptacles and recycling bins are placed in easy-to-find places and in plain view.

4. Promote – Be sure to place “green” messages within all of the promotional materials. This will ensure that the attendees know the event is a “green” event.

5. Volunteers – Roughly 10 to 20 volunteers are needed per 1,000 event attendees. Be sure to recruit enough volunteers to help with the event and if the event takes place over several days, determine how many volunteers will be needed per shift.

Going green can be as easy as you want it to be and in the end, you’ll know you’ve had a positive impact on helping the planet.