The
earlier a program is booked, the greater
margin there is for negotiating rates, blocks and
amenities.
Programs that are booked
and marketed well in advance afford participants
the greatest selection of staterooms as well as ample
time to arrange to be away from their practices. It
also helps family and friends adjust their own schedules
as well, if necessary.
Once participants begin
to book, a domino effect is often created; word gets
out and others register for the program as well.
Another advantage to
planning a program early is to ensure a ship’s
meeting space is available and is assigned to your
program.
Organizers can book one,
two or even three years prior, depending on the extent
of the program, but 18 months is
usually quite adequate for proper marketing, program
development, and accreditation approval.
Last
minute programs are certainly feasible. There
will be times when a topic suddenly becomes tremendously
relevant and other times when original land-based
meeting arrangements fall through. Nichols
Cruise can come to your rescue with a cost effective,
appropriate and attractive solution.
Booked far in advance
or shortly before a program date, Nichols Cruise
is there to successfully navigate you through the
entire process.
