Meetings@Sea 2
The document discusses the benefits of holding meetings and conferences on cruise ships rather than hotels. Some key benefits highlighted include all-inclusive pricing that covers accommodations, food, meetings spaces and technology, entertainment, and activities at a lower overall cost. Several examples are provided of ship layouts conducive to meetings, including large and small conference rooms, breakout areas, and technology capabilities. Specific ship itineraries and pricing are presented as examples. Large companies that have successfully held meetings aboard ships in the past are listed. Promotional materials available from cruise lines are outlined. In conclusion, the document argues that ships provide a unique and cost-effective venue for business events.
Meetings@Sea 2
- 1. Meetings@Sea 1
- 2. ï‚— http://0.tqn.com/d/cruises/1/0/2/v/5/Confe rence-Center-2601.JPG 2
- 3. Benefits of a Ship over a Hotel Meeting ï‚— Great value ï‚— Cost containment ï‚— Visit multiple ï‚— Entertainment is destinations included ï‚— Self contained ï‚— Choice of activities floating resort ï‚— Planning is hassle ï‚— State of the art free conference centers ï‚— Cost of equal to land based customization is products much more affordable 3
- 4. Multiple meeting rooms of various sizes 4
- 5. Break out Rooms 5
- 6. Comfortable, Contemporary set up (coffee breaks incl) 6
- 7. Computer rooms and libraries 7
- 8. Cinema 8
- 9. New environment for new Ideas 9
- 10. Meeting Spaces and Tech Equipment are Included at NO Additional CHARGE 10
- 11. Technology Capabilities The latest multimedia technology ï‚—Video Walls ï‚—Tele-conferencing ï‚—Built-in Plasma Screen TVs/Monitors, AMF Panels ï‚—LCD Projectors, screens, spotlights and more... ï‚—State of the art Conference facilities ï‚— Built-in staging ï‚— High tech. Sound and lighting systems 11
- 12. Team Building opportunities 12
- 13. Multiple Dining Options— Included 13
- 14. Quality Entertainment Day and Night Included 14
- 15. Family Fun– all day and night- Included 15
- 16. OR 24 Hour Room Service- Included 16
- 17. Casino Action- Included 17
- 18. Comfortable Rooms- with Ocean Views 18
- 19. Ship vs. Hotel Comparison Example Location Hawaii Las Vegas Caribbean Mexico Royal Caribbean Cruise Accommodations $1,200 $1,100 $1,175 $880 $1,300 Food & Beverages $1,400 $1,140 $1,000 $960 Included Meetings $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $5,000 Included Entertainment $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Included Grand Total per $380 $330 $320 $275 day $200 19
- 20. Celebrity Cruises March 28, 2013 4 nights Oceaniew Cabin $682 pp Balcony Cabin $832 pp 20
- 21. Celebrity Cruises 4 nights 21
- 22. Promotional Materials offered by Ships Ship brochures Shells Letterhead Videos/DVD’s Ship Deck Plans Motivational teasers 22
- 23. Companies that have held Meetings & Incentives on Ships Full Ship Charters Large Groups ï‚—Harley Davidson ï‚—Daimler Chrysler ï‚—Compaq ï‚—Farm Bureau ï‚—Computer Associates ï‚—Ford Motor Company ï‚—Volkswagen ï‚—Meineke ï‚—Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ï‚—Napa Auto Parts ï‚—Microstrategy ï‚—Sysco Foods ï‚—IBM ï‚—Edward Jones ï‚—Mutual of Canada ï‚—Amerifirst Bank ï‚—OMC ï‚—3Com ï‚—Lucent Technology ï‚—Citrix Corp. ï‚—Allstate ï‚—General Motors ï‚—Allied Insurance ï‚—Manulife ï‚—AutoZone ï‚—CBS 23
- 24. Meetings@Sea Video 2 minute promo video from Royal Caribbean International 24
- 25. Groups from 40 to 4000 are comfortably accommodated ï‚— http://www.campbellcruises- tours.com/images/floatingconferences/dh_auditorium_lg .jpg 25
- 26.  You might not think a ship is an appropriate venue for business events – but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, there’s never been a better time to plan Meetings@Sea! 26
- 27. Meetings@Sea a Division of Jo Giraudo, Owner 404-514-7431 27
Editor's Notes
- #20: 09/05/12 18:57