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CHALLENGES
Needless to say, as many of you are reading this you have and still are facing
challenges that are far from ordinary. One very important thing that should be
remembered and kept in the fore front of our thinking is that our business has
always been based on solving CHALLENGES presented to us by our clients and their
participants. In many cases, the individual or company that faced these
CHALLENGES creatively won the business. I would dare to say that same is the
case today.
As we speak with our incentive house clients we are finding that, in fact, some
companies are having a very successful year. While no one wants to "give away
the store" so to speak, we find these companies are being proactive and thinking
outside of the box. It is our hope that our newsletters, and this one in
particular, will keep you informed as well as give you something to talk about
with your clients.
EUROPE
Although requests for new programs in Europe have been diminishing recently, we
are hearing about successes from clients currently working European programs. In
talking with these clients, we are noticing a trend - participants still want to
go to Europe. We have been told by three clients that their accounts have asked
them to call the "winners" to see if they still wanted to go Europe. In each
case they found NO ONE wanting to cancel or consider another destination. More
interesting these European programs where hitting the target numbers far better
than other destinations.
We also are seeing a steady flow of new business from our European clients. Life
and Business goes on!
SHIP REVIEWS
This month we review Radisson's newest vessel, the Seven Seas Voyager. To read
this review - click here. All ship and property reviews are archived on our
website - www.cruiseco.com.
SPECIAL DEALS
Worldwide Cruise Associates have just agreed an exclusive deal with Radisson
Seven Seas Cruises for whole ship charters of the Song of Flower in the Med,
starting from late September 2003. The ship will be based in Nice and the
provisional sailing schedule, which is likely to continue until early/late
November depending on demand, will provide charter possibilities of 4 and 5
nights.
A specially discounted price has been negotiated of US$60,000 per day: this is
some US$20,000 less than the normal daily rate. Everything is included: welcome
bottle of champagne and pre-stocked mini bar in each stateroom; all meals
(including traditional afternoon tea), snacks and 24 hour room service; fine
wines and full open bar throughout; nightly entertainment program; and all
gratuities. Based on the ship's capacity of 180 persons (double occupancy) this
is some US$334 per person per day. Compared to a land program of this standard
and with these inclusions, this represents very good value for money. Port
charges are extra and will vary according to itinerary - suggested budget US$30
per person per day.
SEA DREAM YACHT CLUB
We have some excellent charter rates on Sea Dream in the upcoming months:
voyage #1325 / 7 days-21 Jun / Monte Carlo – Monte Carlo/ Net $ 264,000
voyage # 1327 / 7 day-5 Jul / Civ-Civ / Net $319,000
voyage# 1334 / 7 days-23 August/ Piraeus-Istanbul / Net $ 321,000
voyage# 2342 / 7 days-18 Oct / Monte Carlo-Malaga / Net $239,000
All net rates shown would have an additional fee for government taxes and
handling of approximately $235 per person. For more about these unique luxury
vessels - click here.
SILVERSEA
Please consider one of these special full ship charter opportunities with
Silversea. North American corporations can select from two options in the
Caribbean . European corporations may find the Mediterranean voyages more
appealing.
Full ship charter opportunities are now available at unprecedented rates
(starting at $1315.00 USD per person).
Date
Itinerary
Nights
Rate* (USD)
28 Sep.
Full Ship Charter from Monte Carlo to Rome (up to 294 Guests)
7
$525,000
11 Oct.
Full Ship Charter from Lisbon to Barcelona (up to 294 Guests)
7
$525,000
10 Nov.
Full Ship Charter from Ft. Lauderdale to Montego Bay (up to 388 Guests)
6
$510,000
16 Nov.
Full Ship Charter from Montego Bay to Curacao (up to 388 Guests)
7
$595,000
RADISSON DIAMOND
Radisson Diamond has announced that they will be extending their Caribbean
season until late July 2003. They will be operating a series of 7 night cruise
Ft Lauderdale to San Juan and reverse. If you have any last minute business for
a all suite luxury ship in the Caribbean this is a great opportunity. Pricing is
aggressive! Additionally on these sailings full open bar and wines with both
lunch and dinner are being included.
GROUP PRICING WE HAVE BEEN SEEING
It's no secret group pricing on many cruises are almost at record lows. Pricing
is so good that it might be worth considering doing a meeting or other events on
a ship and even pay 200% for single occupancy. Some examples:
4 night cruises from Miami third and fourth quarters 03 outsides from $306.00
4 night cruises from Port Canaveral third and fourth quarters 03 outsides from
$279.00
4 night cruises from LA second quarter 04 outsides from $350.00
4 night cruises from Miami first quarter 04 outsides from $260.00
4 night cruises from Port Canaveral first quarter 04 outsides from $225.00
7 night cruises from LA second quarter 04 outsides from $640.00
7 night cruises from New York fourth quarter 03 and first quarter 04 balconies
from $540.00
7 night Alaska 03 balconies from $990.00 and outsides from $765.00
7 night cruises from San Juan fourth quarter 03 balconies from $525.00 and
outsides from $375.00 (NOT A TYPO)
7 night Hawaii limit dates 03 balconies $855.00 and outsides from $690.00
7 night cruises from Miami fourth quarter 04 Balconies from $535.00 and outsides
from $415.00
For more detail on these offers, please call.
MARCO BEACH OCEAN RESORT
Marco Beach Ocean Resort is pleased to make the following offer. Book and
consume a group meeting before October 31, 2003 and receive $15.00 resort credit
per room, per night to use in any way that you choose, including:
Food and Beverage outlets including Sale e Pepe Restaurant, Toulouse, Caxambas,
Backwater Nick's, Room Service, the Beach Bar and the Pool Bar
Golf and Golf Retail (Resort course only)
Spa and spa retail
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