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Definition of Incentive Travel

A modern management tool used to accomplish uncommon business goals by awarding participants an extraordinary travel experience upon their attainment of their share of the goals.


The Ultimate Incentive

Cruise travel, the ultimate incentive, is being utilized more frequently than ever before to motivate employees, distributors, dealers and customers to achieve specific goals and objectives. Incentives are rooted in the very heart of our economic system. . .the greater the effort, the greater the reward! And nothing motivates individuals more than a cruise. . .not even cash bonuses! Cruise travel is exciting, glamorous, romantic and, above all, memorable. Here are but a few of the goals and objectives that can be achieved with a Cruise Holidays of Shelby incentive program:
 

• Increase sales volume
• New account sales
• Secure early orders
• Improve market share
• Move old inventory
• Introduce new products
• Reduce absenteeism
• Improve quality control
• Improve safety record
• Improve morale and goodwill

Cruise Holidays is the leader throughout North America

Cruise Holidays of Shelby is the world's largest and oldest chain of cruise specialists. Our international network of cruise-only stores is second to none. The key to our marketing philosophy is specialization. Since we are cruise vacation experts, our store owner can provide a knowledgeable, in-depth level of service not generally found at other travel agencies. In fact, our extraordinary incentive cruise programs are the most successful motivational tools available anywhere!


Here's why....

• Cruise travel tops all incentive awards
• Awards can be related directly to sales increases or other objectives
• Targeted budget easily achievable
• Price includes transportation, lodging, meals, entertainment
• Has higher perceived value
• Prices competitive with land-based resorts.often less
• Group size can vary from a few couples to full ship charter
• Cruise lengths to fit your needs.from 3 days to 3 months
• Fly-cruise programs make national contests easy
• Over 100 ships with worldwide destinations
• Most point of sale materials free with package
• Private parties, special functions, customized shore excursions readily available
• Spouses highly motivated to help with contest
• Awards are emotional and glamorous with unlimited promotional potential
• Boost both morale and employee camaraderie
• Individual recognition easy with deluxe cabins, etc.
• Meeting and conference rooms free. A/V available

Putting Your Cruise Travel Incentive Program Together!

Cruise Holidays of Shelby experts are ready to assist in putting your cruise travel incentive program together: All you need to do is ask. And remember when it comes to achieving goals and objectives, cruise travel is the ultimate incentive!


Why are cruises so popular for Group/Incentive Travel?

• Pure convenience
• Facility to check in large numbers of guests
• Cruise line staff are trained to cater to passengers
• Quality service pervades the ship
• Service ratios on ships exceed those in most luxury resorts
• A cruise is many destinations in one
• No packing and unpacking

What's Included in the Price?
 

• Accommodations for the duration of the cruise
• Airport "Meet and Assist"
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon snacks and midnight buffet.
• Fabulous ports of call
• Full entertainment program
• Meeting break coffee service
• Meeting rooms and A/V equipment
• Daily shipboard activities
• Evening turn-down services with chocolates on your pillow
• 24-hour room service
• Variety of spouse activities
• Health and fitness club
• First run movies free
• Casino
• Duty-free shopping on the premises
• 24-hour medical and security on site
• Satellite communications

Why choose Cruise Holidays of Shelby to help you plan your next event?
 

• We specialize in Conventions and Incentive travel
• We have the knowledge required to fit your group to the right cruise shop and destination
• We have volume-buying power
• We are experienced in handling incentive groups as well as other large groups
• We can customize your Incentive Program to make it an even more unique experience

Options also available:

• Round Trip air transportation
• Complimentary private cocktail parties
• Spa Services on the ship
• Group or Individual Shore Excursions
• Private Cruise Holidays Escort
• Group Hospitality Desk
• Size of group and additional fees may determine qualifications for additional Group options.
• Just one phone call can start you on the way to one of your most highly successful incentive programs!