Tag: Incentive Travel
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.
Incentive Travel Industry Index Preview
Initial findings of the Incentive Travel Industry Index showed a hint of optimism, but a long road back to what will be a very different incentive industry.
Individual Incentives Fill the Gap
When international travel restrictions are lifted, it might still take a while for groups to head overseas. But many seasoned travelers will soon be ready to explore the world.
SITE Responds to Members
"We sailed away from Vancouver into calm waters that soon grew treacherous. Who could have ever imagined the sheer speed and the global nature of this pandemic?"
WTTC’s Safe Travels Measures
The World Travel and Tourism Council has created “Safe Travels” global safety and hygiene certification, backed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
Packing for Incentive Travel Just Got Easier
Black-tie dinners, award ceremonies, business lunches, these are all part of the typical incentive travel trip. These gatherings can also make packing complicated.
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5 Takeaways From the Incentive Travel Industry Index
At IMEX America in Las Vegas, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) launched the latest research into the state of the incentive travel industry.
7 Deadly Sins of Incentive Program Design
Do you incent only your top performers? Do you spread goals evenly among your sales team? Either incentive program design tactic may not create the sales results you need.
Schwab Scales Back Incentive Travel; IRF Debunks Rationale
The Wall Street Journal reported that Charles Schwab Corp. was replacing an upcoming incentive trip for top performers with $5,000 and a paid week off. The Incentive Research Foundation explains why that might be a bad decision.
Many Planners Use Trial & Error to Design Their Incentive Programs
Incentive program owners are largely unaware of the incentive industry and the services and expertise available to them.
Merchandise vs. Travel: Match Your Incentive Awards to Your Audience
To get results, target your incentive awards (merchandise, cards, or travel) to your audience.
3 Behavioral Economic & Neuroscience Findings to Improve Incentive Travel
The Incentive Research Foundation's findings on the fields of behavior economics and neuroscience offer insight into how certain incentive programs work.
New Incentive Travel Study Will Help Planners Predict Market Trends
A trifecta of incentive travel orgs are collaborating on the industry’s first joint index study to help meeting planners make better business decisions.