10 Incentive Travel Facts You Can Use
10 Incentive Travel Facts You Can Use BY INCENTIVE RESEARCH FOUNDATION • APRIL 6, 2017 In honor of Global Meetings Industry Day April 6 the IRF has compiled 10 Incentive Travel Facts everyone should know in 2017 38% of all U.S. Firms over $1MM in revenue use incentive travel to motivate their people and partners. (Incentive Federation) U.S. firms spend […]
Best Companies See More Value in Incentives
Best Companies See More Value in Incentives Research previewed at the IBC show found top performing firms see incentives more strategically by Leo Jakobson | July 11, 2017 The fourth annual Incentive Buyers Conference (IBC) kicked off with a look at how much attention the best performing companies pay to their incentive, recognition, and reward programs. Incentive’s […]
MEETINGS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE MEETINGS
MEETINGS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE MEETINGS. Scottsdale welcomes financial and insurance meeting groups with a refined Sonoran Desert setting, idyllic weather, quality accommodations and meeting facilities, unique off-site venues and hassle-free transportation, both in the air and on the ground. Top it all off with a hospitality community that extends VIP-level service to both you and […]
What’s Changing (and What’s Not) in Incentives Today
What’s Changing (and What’s Not) in Incentives Today. The 2017 Trends Study just released by the Incentive Research Foundation identifies 10 key areas of change—and their implications for workforce engagement, incentive travel, and recognition. The full report is available for download from the IRF website. 1. Non-Cash Rewards on the Rise The increase in demand […]
Next Level’ Experiences Among Top 10 Incentive Trends for 2017
Next Level’ Experiences Among Top 10 Incentive Trends for 2017 The RIF has released its 2017 Trends Study, which highlights 10 key trends that will affect organizations, their products and services, and the workforce this year. Special Events Staff | Feb 02, 2017 Individualized experiences—dubbed the “next level” of experience—will be a top trend in […]
2016 Chicago Cubs and Great Meeting Teams Have in Common
2016 Chicago Cubs and Great Meeting Teams Have in Common. Before the 2016 World Series is a distant memory, I want to share my observations about what made the Chicago Cubs so great and how those qualities translate to great meetings and events teams. 1. During the locker room celebration, Cubs executive Crane Kenney proudly […]
10 (Harsh) Truths Nobody Tells You About Being an Event Planner
10 (Harsh) Truths Nobody Tells You About Being an Event Planner . On the flipside however some of these common characteristics we share and our demanding career path can actually be a nightmare for those around us, at home, work and play. In this post we explore the downsides of our work as an #Eventprof. […]
Infuse Strategy into your Incentive Travel Program
Infuse Strategy into your Incentive Travel Program. While all travel incentives are designed to reward top performers, some are better than others. The difference isn’t about the size of budget … it’s how the budget is allocated – and the strategy behind it. When it comes to planning a travel incentive program, event planners have […]
