Cruise Holidays combined with MICE meetings

Why not combining a corporate meeting with an outstanding beautiful and relaxing cruise at the same time?

If you have ever asekd yourself about trends in cruise holidays, then I found some answers, published by Peter D. Thomson, Vice President and COO of Cruise Holidays:

Emerging Destinations
1. South America
2. (tie) Europe - Baltic
2. (tie) Australia/New Zealand
4. (tie) Croatia
4. (tie) Greek Isles

Which of the following do you hear most often from your customers regarding their reasons for taking a particular cruise vacation?

2007
1. Particular itinerary 92.4%
2. Particular cruise line 77.2%
3. Price 67.2%
4. Particular embarkation point 40.5%
5. Particular cruise ship 24.2%
5. Accommodations - i.e. type of stateroom 24.2%
7. Group space 19.0%
8. Amenities - i.e. spa, gym or fitness classes,
dining, onboard activities 13.9%
9. Excursions 7.6%
10. Other - "time of year" 1.4%


Regarding 2007 bookings to date, what trends have you noticed?

1. Europe bookings are up over last year 64.6%
2. Clients are feeling more confident about
traveling farther from home 59.5%
3. Mexico bookings are even with last year 51.9%
4. A majority of my bookings include airfare 50.6%
5. Clients are spending more per vacation 49.4%
6. A majority of my bookings include arranged transfers 48.1%
7. Caribbean bookings are even with last year 43.0%
8. (tie) Alaska bookings are up over last year 34.2%
8. (tie) Alaska bookings are even with last year 34.2%
8. (tie) Caribbean bookings are up over last year 34.2%