Meeting Planner Careers

Whether you are looking for an affordable option for incentive travel packages or are in search of the ideal venue for a wedding or corporate event, group cruises are an option that should not be overlooked. Cruises offer a variety of benefits to both the event planner and the cruise participants and usually provide significant cost savings over land-based events.

Because cruises offer a contained environment with meeting and event facilities, meals, beverages and entertainment, planning group cruise events is generally much simpler and more convenient than planning events that take place on land and require separate planning for each event component. Further, because most meals, drinks and onboard entertainment are included in a single, all-inclusive price, participants and the event host both benefit from predetermined costs without the concern of incurring significant additional expenses during the event.

Cruises travel to exotic locations and provide a relaxing, stress-free break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. While exploring port cities or spending time on the ship between stops, there are abundant entertainment and activity options, or participants can simply choose to lounge by the pool, receive luxury spa treatments, shop or relax in their rooms, which allows for travelers with a variety of travel styles or preferences to all enjoy their cruise experience.

To make planning group cruises even more convenient, planners should try out the group cruise planning tool available on Seasite.com and will find an abundance of other helpful information on the site as well.

Just a short drive north of Seattle, the Tulalip Resort and Casino stands proudly just off the freeway in a small commercial area largely surrounded by open land. With the quaint town of Marysville just across the freeway, the Seattle Premium Outlets right next door and all of the attractions and offerings of the city of Seattle around 30 minutes away, Tulalip is an excellent place to stay and play in luxury.

There is over 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space that can be customized to suit your needs, as well as 370 well-appointed guest rooms to house your attendees. The resort is home to five restaurants offering a distinctive variety of cuisines, a coffee bar, a nightclub and a cabaret offering nightly entertainment, as well as a spa offering high-end, luxury spa treatments and a relaxing gallery lounge with Tulalip Tribal art pieces.

When not attending scheduled events, dining in the elegant Tulalip Bay restaurant, filling up on a lunch buffet or finding exceptional deals at the Seattle Premium Outlets, meeting attendees can play golf at one of two nearby courses, hit the slopes at the Stevens Pass Ski Area or try their luck in the casino, where they will find slots and table games. To find out more about the Tulalip Resort and Casino, visit their website at www.tulalipresort.com.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. That’s what the old folks used to tell us as we were coming up. Like many of our grandparent’s old sayings, this one is right on the mark. Event planners need to consider the down time activities in order to make business meetings the most productive possible.

It doesn’t matter how many people gather for a seminar or conference, they are all going to need some time to de-stress. At the Claremont Resort and Spa attendees can take advantage of a number of physical activities and spa treatments to revitalize body and soul. Imagine how refreshed conference goers would be with a fitness break sandwiched in between sessions. A quick dip in the pool or a bit of yoga could give them a new perspective on the meetings.

The Claremont is located 12 miles from downtown San Francisco in the Berkeley Hills. This makes it far enough away to keep everyone’s mind on business, but not so far away that the thrills of San Francisco aren’t readily available.

Your clients don’t have to travel to downtown San Francisco to have a good meal or indulge in an adult beverage. The Four Diamond Jordan’s and the Paragon Bar and Café are located under the Claremont’s roof. The Claremont’s Real Deal Incentive package could be just what your next conference needs.