Shipboard Meetings as Unique Meeting Locations

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meetings in a condensed location increases convenience for staff and attendees

• Cruise packages can include air fare, and always includes transfers, meals and entertainment as a complete package

• “Once the budget is announced, pricing is guaranteed. Room rates and meeting budget can be guaranteed for up to 3 years in advance.” (JWB Management Group, Inc)

Some negative selection factors of choosing a cruise ship for meetings can be:

• The ship could be distracting with its numerous amenities and activities

• Meeting dates have to match cruise dates, there is no flexibility

• If an attendee needs to leave mid-cruise it will be more difficult

• There may be inadequate meeting space/tradeshow space, A/V equipment, and/or labor force

• Private banquet spaces may be hard to come by and most ships have limited menu options


Shipboard Meeting Itinerary

Example Itinerary

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART DESCRIPTION
Wed Nov 27 Tampa, ...

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