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Incentives

Top 5 Incentive Trends for 2025

The Incentive Research Foundation’s (IRF) 2025 Trends Report reveals a seismic shift in how businesses are using rewards and recognition.

Experts

The Fantasy Economy

Experiences are taking center stage as the most coveted form of employee incentive. This shift reflects a broader cultural trend where fantasy, escapism, and immersive experiences are increasingly valued.

Technology

Faxing From Your Phone: A Meeting Planner’s Secret Weapon

Meeting planners are constantly on the move. Now, with the power of smartphone apps, the documents necessary to execute events can be just as mobile. With them can send and receive important documents with just a few taps.

Experts

New Year, New Resolutions

If you're having trouble coming up with some New Year resolutions on your own, I've taken the liberty of coming up with a few resolutions I think meeting and event planners should commit to in 2025. Feel free to adopt them.

Industry Planner Resources

Taking Off On Time

Despite a surge in air travel demand and lingering industry challenges, airlines around the world delivered improved on-time performance in 2024. A new report from aviation data firm Cirium reveals a global race for punctuality.

Incentives

Incentive Industry Outlook for 2025

According to this year's IRF Industry Outlook, the non-cash rewards industry is showing signs of robust health, with companies on both sides of the Atlantic anticipating growth and innovation.

Event Design

The Data-Driven Event

By transforming into data detectives, planners are unlocking a treasure trove of insights to personalize every aspect of an event, from the agenda to the after-party.

Best Practices

How to Craft Surveys That Speak Volumes

How do you glean meaningful insights without drowning your guests in endless questionnaires? The answer lies in crafting concise, engaging surveys that prioritize attendee time and yield valuable feedback.

Destinations

Cirque du Soleil Hangs 10 in Waikīkī

Beginning an exclusive 10-year residency at the new OUTRIGGER Theatre at OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel, ʻAuana promises an unforgettable Cirque du Soleil experience for meeting and event attendees.

Destinations

Los Angeles: Open for Business

The city of angels rises amidst the smoke and ashes As wildfires continue to challenge Southern California, the Los Angeles tourism and meetings industry is demonstrating remarkable resilience, rallying to support both those impacted by the fires and the events community that is vital to the city’s economy. In a heartfelt letter to industry partners, […]