Incentives

Incentives

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.

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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.

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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.

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SITE Crystal Award Case Study: A Royal Tragedy

In the world of incentive planning, unexpected challenges are par for the course. But for Spectra DMC, a London-based destination management company, the death of Queen Elizabeth II presented a unique and unprecedented test.

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Hyatt Unveils New All-Inclusive Resort Ideal for Incentive Travel

Meeting and event planners looking for a luxurious, adults-only escape in Mexico can take note: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres. This 507-room resort strengthens Hyatt's presence in the Mexican Caribbean, offering a secluded location ideal for both meetings and incentive travel.

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The Cost of Motivation

In today's difficult corporate environment, a crucial question lingers: how to boost employee productivity and morale without hemorrhaging cash? Properly designed, incentive travel can be a potent tool, dangling the allure of exotic locales and unforgettable experiences to drive results.

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IRF Study Explores AI Opportunities For Incentives

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has released a study to help incentive professionals understand the capabilities, explore the possibilities, and find out how the industry is currently using artificial intelligence. Providing an overview of how industry professionals are using AI, the study suggests first steps with the technology and provides use cases that can enable current users to further harness the power of AI.

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How to Build Budgets for Incentive and Recognition Programs

Incentive awards and recognition programs are separate strategies with different goals. They require separate budgets. Here is a primer for both.