Tag: Incentive Research Foundation
IRF Study Shows Enthusiasm for Incentive Travel
A study by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) into destination preferences has shown that enthusiasm for incentive travel remains high.
5 Highlights From the IRF
The IRF 2021 Education Invitational wrapped up on Saturday, leaving attendees with a sense of hope that, with vaccination rates climbing, it won't be...
IRF Event Protocols Model Best Practice
The IRF Education Invitational has made its health and safety protocols available as an example of best practice for large gatherings.
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 Outlook for 2022: 5 Key Trends
The incentive outlook for 2022, including merchandise, gift cards and incentive travel, is one of economic optimism, according to a new IRF Outlook Study.
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.
