Tag: Incentive Research Foundation
5 Industry Meetings Taking Place in 2021
While the industry prepares for an anticipated recovery after the disruption of 2020, several of the biggest industry meetings are set to take place...
3 New Meeting Industry Leaders
2021 has brought us three new meeting industry leaders: Aoife Delaney at SITE, Kari Vrba at the IRF and Suzanne Neufang at GBTA.
Shrinking Coronavirus Numbers Inspire Optimism
Daily coronavirus numbers in the United States fell in all 50 states for the first time in months, creating a renewed sense of optimism across the industry.
IRF Industry Outlook Cautiously Optimistic
Even in light of the challenges COVID-19 has caused, the IRF Industry Outlook for 2021 is far more optimistic than might be expected.
IMEX Frankfurt Canceled
Once again, IMEX Group has been forced to cancel, citing its global footprint, with exhibitors coming from 150 countries.
Incentive Travel Industry Index Positive
Don't throw those shades away: The future of incentive travel looks bright, according to the 2020 Incentive Travel Industry Index.
Live+Virtual Industry Meetings
Three industry meetings are scheduled this fall: MPI's WEC, IMEX and the IRF's UNvitational, with only one including a live component.
Virtual Gifting
Virtual gifting is taking on added importance as many incentive trips are postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travel Incentives Disrupted
The Incentive Research Foundation has released a study, "COVID-19 and Disruption in the Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events Industry: Adaptation and Recovery," that reviews threats to running travel incentives with a focus on the impact of COVID-19.
Stephanie Harris on New Normal
Stephanie Harris, president of the Incentive Research Foundation, weighs in on impact of COVID-19 and what the new normal will look like.
Janet Traphagen Helping Others
In a span of approximately 23 years, Janet Traphagen worked her way up from account manager at the meeting, incentive, and recognition company Creative Group to president.
Wellness at Meetings Limited
Funding for wellness at meetings and incentive programs is a goal, but strategies remain elusive for most companies, according to the annual “Wellness in Incentives” study, conducted by the IRF in conjunction with Prevue.
4th Annual Meet Well Highlights
Meet Well attendees were the first to preview brand new research on integrating wellness into events, presented by the Incentive Research Foundation’s Stephanie Harris.
Channel Partner Incentives: New Tools
The Incentive Research Foundation has compiled a go-to list of resources for planning channel partner incentives.