Incentives

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.

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SITE Crystal Award Case Study: Building Teams and Bridging Cultures

Arabian Adventures has been recognized for its outstanding work in the field of incentive travel, taking home the prestigious SITE Crystal Award for Excellence in Incentive Travel: Africa & Middle East for its recent program in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.