Group Travel

• What are the benefits of group travel?  There are many.  Here are a few:
  
  ü      Group fares are typically lower than individual rates.
  ü      Groups can earn free cabins based on group size.
  ü      Groups receive amenity points depending on sailing and group size that can add up to big perks, like free cocktail parties, free shore excursions, free bottles of wine, or many other great perks to
  enhance your experience.
  ü      Travel with people you know and enjoy! 

•   There are infinite possibilities for group travel.  Consider these possibilities: 

 ü      Family Reunions
ü      Church and Synagogue Groups
ü      Clubs & Associations
ü      School Reunion Groups
ü      Sporting Group
ü      Friends
ü      Executive Retreats
ü      Client Appreciation Events
ü      Weddings
ü      Fraternities & Sororities
ü      Fraternal organizations (e.g., Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, etc.)
ü      Many, many others… 

 Incentive Travel 

Do you want a way to incent people?  Perhaps you want to reward employees for hard work or a job well done.  Perhaps you manage a sales force, and you want to establish a reward for your top salesperson(s).  Or perhaps you are a salesperson yourself, and want to reward your most loyal customers.  Have you considered travel as a reward? 

Statistically, travel is the biggest motivator of people!  It exceeds even cash bonuses as a motivator.  Why?  Because unlike cash, which once it is spent, is quickly forgotten, travel creates lasting memories.  When people recall those memories, they will recall you!  And after all, that is the purpose, isn’t it?

Cruise travel is exciting, glamorous, romantic, and above all, memorable.  With cruise ships sailing the world year round, you can choose among so many options to suite any budget, and many of our cruise line partners have special programs geared just for incentive travel.  Indeed, many lines offer a cruise certificate for a flat fee, allowing the recipient to choose when and where he/she would like to travel, and allowing him/her to purchase upgrades if he/she likes.  There are so many possibilities. 

Contact us today for all the information on these exciting and very motivating incentive programs.

Business Travel

So many companies and associations sponsor corporate events at luxury land resorts.  These include seminars, officer meetings, partner retreats, and many other types of business-related travel.  If you are one of these companies or associations, have you considered moving these events to a cruise ship?

There are tremendous advantages cruise ships offer over land packages, including frequently significant costs savings over land-based resorts.  Consider these advantages:

ü      Cruise travel includes transportation, lodging, meals and entertainment.  You don’t need to factor the cost of rental cars, variable costs for meals and entertainment, or variable hotel rates.
ü      Unlike land-based resorts, cruise lines do not charge extra for use of meeting and conference rooms, and many do not charge extra for use of AV equipment.
ü      Cruise ships have many public meetings spaces available, and can accommodate both large groups and break-out sessions.
ü      Cruises are not stagnate.  Members of your business group will be able to see exciting ports of call in between business meetings, enhancing the perceived value of the trip.  After all, many off-site business meetings are, in part, to boost morale and camaraderie, aren’t they?
ü      Accompanying spouses will have plenty to do on board ship and off.  There is never a lack of activities to keep all members of the group entertained. 

Cruise Holidays is THE expert in business travel.  Give us a call today and discover all the benefits cruise travel can provide to meet your business travel needs.

Fundraising at Sea Programs

Fundraising at sea programs are becoming increasingly popular.  Is it any wonder?  With just about everybody taking at least one vacation a year, and cruise travel becoming the fastest growing and most satisfying form of travel, many charities are tapping into this growing industry to meet their fundraising goals.   

 These programs can be fun and profitable!  Here’s how they work:  

ü      Your charity blocks group space on a cruise ship, usually at rates lower than the individual rates guests would pay if booking directly with the cruise line.

ü      Your charity sells these staterooms to members of your group or to the general public who want to benefit your charity.  Typically, charitable groups will raise their group price by $50 or more per person, which becomes money for the charity.

ü      Many cruise lines match this difference, increasing the money raised!

ü      If your group is large enough, then your group earns free passages, which you may sell.  This become even more money raised for your charity. 
 

>>>>Cruise Holidays are experts in fundraising at sea programs.  Let us assist you.  We will negotiate the best deal for your charity, and help you raise the funds you need.  Call a Cruise Holidays expert today to discuss.