Archive for September, 2009
Spotlight on Pécs
What city holds the proud title of the European Capital of Culture 2010? Pécs, Hungary, also known as the gateway to the Balkans. Pronounced Paych, the city is rich in Turkish culture with traces of Roman influence scattered here and there. In addition, it is the site of the first Hungarian university established in 1367.
Pécs [...]
Radisson’s Grand Bahama Acquisition Part of Upscale Strategy
By Gay Nagle Myers, Travel Weekly
Sep 11, 2009 – 5:07:51 PM
Radisson Hotels & Resorts’ recent addition to its portfolio of the Radisson Our Lucaya Resort, Grand Bahama Island represents a new market strategy for the hotel firm, according to Fredrik Korallus, executive vice president and COO.
Radisson currently operates resorts in Aruba and St. Martin.
“We are [...]
All Inclusive Los Cabos Mexico for Your Next Incentive Meeting Destination
Los Cabos… Leave It All Behind.
Relax your mind.
Revive your Spirit.
Rejoin the World…
Discover Los Cabos, rediscover yourself.
Mèxico, Beyond your Expectations.
Two small and very different towns — San José del Cabo to the northeast, Cabo San Lucas at the southern tip — bracket a twenty-mile seacoast ‘Corridor,’ home to a range of elegant hotels, and to a [...]
Erasing Your Carbon Footprint
The world is slowly waking up and “going green.” Many corporations are not only making efforts to recycle, they are making reduction of waste a point of pride. How can an event planner incorporate this philosophy when mapping out the next event?
Consider how your clients will travel to the event. Is it possible for them [...]
Wedding Planning and Pets
We’re crazy about our pets; they are often an important part of our lives and we want them included in celebrations. When two people marry, they may want their pets to be part of the ceremony. How do you accommodate their wishes and still keep the event from becoming a complete disaster?
An outdoor celebration might [...]
Communicating With Clients
Communication between clients and event planners is key to a successful experience. Many clients have only a vague idea of where they want to go and what sort of experience they want to have. What information do you need to make their experience as perfect as possible?
Who is going on this trip? It seems rudimentary [...]
Romantic Getaways
Inclusive travel can be a lot like those dinners that restaurants offer at Valentine’s Day. They try to bring you everything you could want in one package so that you can focus on the important things: each other. So when you’re looking at a romantic getaway, you are not only looking for the things they [...]
Watching Out for Websites
As an inclusive travel planner, you have probably noticed that there are new options going out daily. Many of these are advertised over the Internet, and some are new websites that show some very attractive options. However, remember that anyone can say anything on the Internet, and you, too, can get scammed.
If you are thinking [...]
Inclusive Travel Spotlight: Family Vacations
While much of inclusive travel is for employee rewards, honeymoons, and other purposes where the traveler just does not want to worry about all the little details, family travel is also becoming a major reason for inclusive travel plans. After all, who wants to worry about small things when you’re traveling with spouses, children, or [...]
Using Surveys to Help You Plan
A recent survey of meeting planners published in a supplement to “Meetings and Conventions” (April 2009) showed that Europe would be the darling of offshore meetings for planners again this year. This is the third year in a row that Europe has won the gold medal.
So how can this help you as an inclusive travel [...]
