Cruises should be your first resort when planning your next meeting or convention. Choose a cruise:

• Cruise ships are rated 4 star & 5 star beautiful floating resort hotels
• Cruising combines the pleasures of a resort with the adventure of foreign (Caribbean) travel; a cruise is perceived as having a high value by participants
• Greater ratio of service personnel to guests on ships than in resorts, which translates to better service for your program
• Captive audience - it's a self-contained environment with built-in spouse and children's programs to save time and money
• Enhanced camaraderie and unlimited networking opportunities
• Spectacular entertainment including full-scale theatrical productions - included in the price so the organization saves an average of $30,000
• Your guests will enjoy ordering from a menu with a choice of three to five different entrees each evening in the dining room, and they can have unlimited servings of as many courses as they wish! Organizations don't have the added task of pre-planning menus.
• Meeting facilities in different sizes and configurations. The Association saves on average $7,000 with a cruise vs land resort (this includes a meeting room with flip chart, VCR, monitor, microphone, projector, screen, etc)
• Simplified approach to budgeting - a tremendous benefit for any planner. The all-inclusive feature allows for easy budgeting - no hidden costs for the planner, dining pre-paid for major meal functions, entertainment and lavish decorated public areas included so no additional costs for the organization unless they choose to enhance
• Far fewer out-of-pocket expenses for participants
  

Sound investment

A cruise will impact the bottom line by creating incredible enthusiasm, higher participation and greater return on investment. Association members & clients consistently express when surveyed their satisfaction (Carnival has a 98.7% satisfaction rate) with value for price paid and desire to return.

Sutton & Associates will create an unforgettable meeting program for your participants, sure to please even the most discretionary traveler. Whether your program is in the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean, Canada, Orlando, New York, Las Vegas, or any other destination, Sutton & Associates will partner with you to create a successful meeting or convention.