Meeting Planner Careers

If you are looking for an interesting career that will literally take you places, then you should consider being a cruise event planner. A cruise event planner may work for a cruise company, a travel organization, a concierge service that handles event planning, a hotel or a company that owns at least one chain of hotels and/or cruise ships, a large corporation, or even be self-employed. Here is what the job entails:

The ability to multitask on a large scale – Every little detail needs to be perfect for each and every event, and that is a lot of details to handle! Don’t worry though, after a few months perfection will all become routine.

An eye for detail – Being able to spot a very small problem before it becomes something a customer notices is a valuable asset to any cruise event planner.

A creative mind – Parties and events always need a touch of creativity.

A willingness to socialize and work hard – Working hard and playing hard are part of the job description. You just need to know when and where to draw the line.

A bank account – You are going to be earning a salary that salary.com, indeed.com, and other sites suggest start at nearly $43,000 a year!

Learn how you can easily plan successful cruise events at Seasite.com, your one stop for planning meetings at sea, and any type of group cruise. With just one electronic RFP you can source a group cruise across all cruise line brands. Why not take a look now and see all of the tools and resources available to cruise event planners.

Many people are striving to “live green” in every possible way and that can include wedding and honeymoon plans. It can be a dilemma for a couple who don’t want to give up their dreams of a romantic honeymoon cruise. They want the dream but not at the expense of the planet. The good news is that several cruise lines are doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint and working to keep the oceans clean.

The Celebrity Solstice Cruise ship has 216 solar panels that power the elevators and 7,000 LED lights. It isn’t enough to power the ship, but certainly is a step toward the right direction. The vessel is aerodynamic, making her more fuel efficient, and has a water filtration system that purifies water before it is dumped into the ocean. Tin, aluminum, and glass are recycled as well. A Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Solstice is a good choice for green couples.

The first cruise line to earn a Green Star notation environmental award was the Italian line, Costa. Costa works with the World Wildlife Fund to protect marine habitats, decrease energy use, and educates staff and guests on environmental issues. Each of their 15 vessels is designed to be a floating palace complete with beautiful woodwork, art displays of all kinds, and marble adornment throughout the ship.

To book a group for a cruise wedding, Seasite.com offers group cruise planning.

All-inclusive cruises are a great way to do business and have a holiday. Cruise meetings also make a great incentive for employees. Knowing how to select the cabin that suits your personality or agenda can make the cruise experience much more enjoyable. These are the cabin types from least to most expensive. Check your cruise line’s brochure for more details.

Location and windows (or lack of windows) can determine how much a cabin will cost. Standard cruise ship cabins are the least expensive. They are inside cabins without a porthole. The décor is tasteful but modest and fewer amenities are offered than with other cabin types. For example, the bathroom will be quite small, with a shower only. An outside ocean view cabin will of course contain a portal, but everything else is the same.

Balcony cabins are a bit larger than standard cruise ship cabins. The balconies are often too narrow for a lawn chair; however, opening the sliding glass door will allow the sea air to fill the cabin. These cabins may include a curtain that can be drawn to separate the sitting area from the sleeping area.

A suite includes a sitting area and a bedroom and is the largest cabin space. The bathroom is larger and is equipped with a tub. Most of the time, a suite includes a balcony.

In 2011, Disney’s third cruise line will set sail on the high seas. Like her sister ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, the vessel is a combination of classic cruise ship design infused with Disney magic. An all-inclusive cruise on this family themed cruise ship is a perfect reward for members of hard working corporate teams who prefer to spend vacations in a fun-filled G-rated environment.

The Disney Dream offers the best in luxurious suites and family fun. Entertainment on this vessel is unlike anything offered on other cruise ships. First run movies, live shows, and even a roller coaster at sea are just part of the things adults and children can enjoy on this vessel. Disney also provides youth clubs for children and young adults of all ages. There are three swimming pools to suit every need: one for children, one for families, and one for adults. Adults can enjoy a quiet meal in the adults only lounges and nightclubs or choose one of the family dining areas.

The Disney Dream will cruise to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, as well as Nassau and Key West. Select from a 3, 4, or 5-day cruise and relax. When you consider a corporate incentive cruise geared toward good clean fun, think Disney.

Newly launched Seasite.com provides 24/7 access to all cruise brands, and the most content-rich and searchable database for the cruise industry.

Miami, FL (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 21, 2010 — Planning a group cruise requires searching for detailed ship information and not always finding what you need – even on the cruise lines’ own web sites. Now, with Seasite.com, the first cruise portal for meetings and events, group organizers can find all the ship data they need in one place – at no cost.

I’ve bookmarked Seasite.com – it’s invaluable in selecting the right ship for a group and to verify it’s a good fit before I present it to my client. And for operational planning, it has all the info I need – which isn’t on cruise line web sites.

"I’ve bookmarked Seasite.com – it’s invaluable in selecting the right ship for a group and to verify it’s a good fit before I present it to my client,” said Millie Evans, President/CEO Alliance Incentives and Meetings. "And for operational planning, it has all the info I need – which isn’t on cruise line web sites.”

Seasite.com provides 24/7 access to all cruise brands, and the most content-rich and searchable database for the cruise industry, so that planners can:

1.   Find ship data never before offered online or in print, such as:
   - Meeting/function room capacities
   - Dining room seating, and details for private group dining
   - Outdoor group function areas
   - A/V equipment lists
   
2-   Search, compare, and save favorite cruises; then create one RFP and submit it to multiple cruise lines. (Group pricing is the same as booking direct.)

3-   See the cruise lines most committed to groups, and search their mini-sites (all laid out the same — when you’re familiar with one, you’re familiar with all!)

4-   Search by ship name for a chronological list of future Itineraries and Basic Ship Information, and find it faster than a brochure.

5-   Search for a cruise anywhere in the world by any date range (as short as several days or as long as several months). Sort your results by meetings-specific criteria.

6-   Refer to the Knowledge Center to answer all your questions, including these:

7-   Discover a list of "Cruise Gems” – those rare, hard to find, short cruises.

"Everyone who plans group travel should take a good look, and bookmark Seasite.com if they want to simplify cruise sourcing and planning” said Jo Kling, CEO Seasite.com.

For more information on Seasite.com, A Landry & Kling Company, visit www.seasite.com or call 888-713-1371.

About Seasite.com/Landry & Kling
Seasite.com is designed for meeting and event planners who want more control in the cruise sourcing and planning process. It’s the fastest and easiest way for group organizers to master the world of cruising, building on all that’s been learned by Landry & Kling, who are credited with being the first distribution channel between the cruise industry and corporate America. Now, 28 years since their startup, they have responded to changing times by creating Seasite.com, with innovative cruise sourcing tools that enable meeting planners and other travel intermediaries to be more pro-active and confident in booking cruises. Seasite group pricing is the same as booking direct, with the advantage of impartial Cruise Advisors to assist as needed.