Northstar

Special Report business is MICE from a discreet list that includes Fortune 1000 companies – General Motors, Ford Motor, Coca Coca, Pepsi Cola, Heinz - and prestigious corporations from around the globe and the business has been growing year on year. There are many clients that also use their ships to launch their products or to throw a lavish party. "Many companies are beginning to understand and appreciate the all inclusiveness that comes with chartering a ship – the ship is all yours! Charter a ship and you enjoy the freedom to customize the voyage itinerary – including ports of call, duration of time in port, and daily scheduling – and the fl exibility to arrange special events, design tailor-made tours, and even create menus that include favourite dishes. Your guests' priorities essentially drive everything but the ship. "Also, when a ship is chartered, your group is assured total exclusivity in a secure and confi dential environment while cruising to the destinations of your choice." says Melvyn Yap the regional director of Asia Silversea (which handles 12 countries). Tempted by the glowing reviews, the open ocean, the word butler and the ease of organising but still sounds How does Silversea compare to a 5-Star Mediterranean Hotel? Silver Spirit Mediterranean Cruise1 INCLUSIONS: Accommodations Destination Room Features Meals Wine with Meals Non-Alcoholic Beverages (soft drinks, mineral water, specialty coffees) Open Bar Receptions (one hour open bar, hot and d'oeuvres) In-Room Bar Welcome Bottle of Champagne Meeting Space A.V. Equipment Meeting Breaks Entertainment Gratuities and Tax TOTAL PROGRAMME: Per person, per night, at double occupancy $580 per person The ship transports guests to the following cities without packing/unpacking: Rome, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Sete, Saint Tropez, Portofi no and Monte Carlo. All suites have ocean views, over 95% with veranda All Included: ocean-view restaurant, terrace and poolside dining, in-suite dining, 24-hr room service, snacks Included Included Included - Wines, spirits and champagne throughout Included (unlimited) Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary Standard AV included Complimentary Included: Show Lounge with cabaret-style shows, variety acts, special performances and feature fi lms Included $4,060 per person Over $425,000 in savings (based on 540 guests) 1 Based on a 7-night full-charter of the Silver Spirit (capacity 540 / 270 suites) sailing from Monte Carlo to Barcelona in July 2012. 2 Based on 7-night programme at 5-star properties in the Mediterranean with 270 Run-of-House rooms (540 persons) in July 2012. Food & Beverage prices are estimated based on average banquet menu prices. $0 $0 $30,000 ($15,000 x 2 special events) Above rates include 7% tax on accommodation, 16% tax on meeting rooms, AV etc., and 15% tax on all F&B pricing. $4,851 per person $77 9 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 luxuriously excessive? Check out the comparison table below and if the saving you see at the bottom is something you like more information can be found at http://www.silversea. com/corporate-incentive-cruises/ We take a look at Silversea Cruises (voted "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler 9 times) and its corporate incentive package. Events 5-Star Hotel2 7-nights: Per person, per night, at double occupancy $4,060 $250 per person $0 Guests must fl y between two European cities if they wish to include at least two destinations in their 7-night experience. All rooms have balcony with harbour or city view Breakfast: $40 (x7 day) Lunch: $70 (x7 days) Dinner: $120 (x7 days) House Wine $10 per glass (3 per person, per day) $6 each (4 per person, per day) Cash Bar: $10 premium brand cocktail $80 per person (3 receptions) Maybe (at a fee) $100 per bottle Room Rental Negotiable - labour and setup fees additional $3,000 per meeting (standard AV, labour rates, service charge and sales tax x 3 meetings) $60 per person (2 breaks daily x 3 meetings) $1,610 $210 $168 NA $240 NA $100 NA $16 $180 7-nights: $1,750 $500 January 2012

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