Incentives

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Standout “Cell-ebration” Venues

Why Former Prisons Are Your Next Unforgettable Event Venue The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield – now an in demand event venue thanks to its starring role as the site where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed – is just one of many former prisons getting a second chance as unexpectedly popular venue options. Once formidable […]

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Shawshanked: A Historic Prison-Turned-Incentive Venue

Once a penitentiary, then a film set, now an event venue—Mansfield’s Ohio State Reformatory finds unexpected redemption in the incentive travel market. For meeting and incentive planners searching for the next unforgettable destination, one unlikely location is doing hard time as an event venue: the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio.

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Recognition Isn’t Fluff—It’s Fuel

According to a new study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), "Building a Culture of Recognition," organizations that treat recognition as a strategic priority — not an afterthought — are seeing measurable gains in employee engagement, performance, and retention.

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SITE NITE at IMEX Frankfurt

SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) brought together a record-breaking 500 incentive travel professionals for a night of meaningful connections, celebration, and cultural exchange at SITE NITE Europe 2025, held the night before the start of IMEX Frankfurt.

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Incentive Case Study — How a Disney Name Badge Became a Recognition Award

In companies with a deeply ingrained culture of recognition, even simple, everyday items can transcend their functional purpose to become powerful symbols of appreciation and belonging. Even something as commonplace as an employee name tag can take on a meaning that far exceeds its basic function.

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Jungle Fever

Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort, in Punta Mita, Mexico, presents a unique opportunity with its resort buyout experiences that grant top achievers exclusive access to 48 acres of pristine, oceanside jungle, a secluded coastline, and a level of personalized service that redefines luxury.

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The Truth About Incentive Award Budgets

When it comes to employee and channel partner motivation, the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has unveiled a crucial finding: more isn't always better.

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Wyndham Launches Industry-First Rewards Debit Card

Wyndham Rewards has introduced the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card, becoming the first major loyalty program to offer a debit card. For meetings and incentive planners, where every detail counts, this helps ensure every dollar spent brings added value.

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Incentive Awards: Flexibility and Choice Reign Supreme

New research from Maritz, a performance improvement company, provides a roadmap for incentive planners to maximize engagement and ROI.

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The Top 4 Reasons Incentive Programs Flop

New market research from Maritz, a multi-solution performance improvement company, reveals the four main reasons channel partners quit incentive programs: rewards that are too difficult to earn, irrelevant communications, unappealing rewards, and confusing rules.