Incentives

SITE Crystal Award Case Study: Setting The Standard

When a client approached PHP Event Services with a demand for the "best in the industry" President's Club trip, the team knew they had to deliver something extraordinary. To up the stakes even further, PHP was tasked with combining two years' worth of travel rewards, postponed due to the pandemic, into a single, spectacular event.

SITE Crystal Award Case Study: Hotel Buyout Builds Community

Synergy Effect, an Oceania-based incentive travel firm, demonstrated the power of a full hotel takeover with a recent program for a building industry client, generating impressive sales figures and fostering a stronger sense of community. By transforming their Queenstown hotel into the exclusive "Pinnacle Lodge," Synergy created an immersive environment for 150 top-performing qualifiers.

SITE Crystal Award Case Study: The Impact of Authentic Recognition

Haute Global Travel, a leading incentive planning agency, recently orchestrated a transformative program for a major international hotel chain, proving that authentic recognition is the key to unlocking deeper engagement and lasting impact.

2024 Incentive Travel Index Predicts a Boom—But Watch Those Costs

The newly released 2024 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) reports that, overall, growth is projected for the incentive travel industry through 2026.

5 Trending Group Travel Experiences for 2025

GeoCultura, a leading provider of cultural and educational tours, has released its list of the top 5 trending group travel experiences for 2025. These immersive tours offer a unique opportunity for meeting and incentive planners to reward their top performers with unforgettable experiences that will inspire and motivate.

McKinsey: Desire for Experiences Drives Incentive Participants

A recent white paper from the global management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company highlights the shifting landscape of travel experiences, providing valuable guidance for incentive planners looking to create compelling programs that resonate with their recipients.

The Rise of Day Passes as Incentives

Thanks to the rise of day passes, incentive planners can offer award winners the perks of a resort stay without having to break the bank. Day passes offer access to all of the resort's amenities, including pools, beaches, spa facilities, and fitness centers. They're a perfect way for organizations to reward employees and help them escape the daily grind and recharge their batteries.

SITE Crystal Award Case Study: Diversity Takes Center Stage

In a world of diverse, well-traveled reward-earners, creating an incentive travel program that truly excites can feel like a Herculean task.

SITE Snapshot Report: Incentive Travel Trends and Challenges

A new snapshot report from the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), sponsored by Hilton, offers a glimpse into the priorities and concerns of corporate incentive planners in 2024. Drawing on responses from nearly 100 global organizers, the report reveals key insights into decision-making, destination selection, and challenges facing the industry.

SITE Crystal Award Case Study: The Power of Free Time

In the wake of a global pandemic, a software giant sought to shake things up for its top performers. Enter streamlinevents, an event planning firm ready to ditch the traditional playbook and craft an incentive program that prioritized flexibility, downtime, and authentic connection. How they handled it earned them a SITE Crystal Award for Excellence in Incentive Travel: Latin America & Caribbean.

Food for Thought

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