Incentives

Dining In is “In”

According to the most recent Incentive Travel Index, incentive planners are seeing programs changing toward more on-site meals and activities, as well as events to convene a dispersed workforce. Many agree there was a shift toward programs with more on-site meals and activities in 2023 (52%) compared to 37% in 2022.

And The Award Goes To…

Think you can’t reward your incentive qualifiers as if they were Hollywood movie stars? Think again. Not all the items in the “Everyone Wins” gift bag the top stars get for showing up at the Oscars cost big bucks.

Gooooooaaal!

Marriott Bonvoy and SpringHill Suites by Marriott announced a multiyear agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation. With exclusivity in the hotel lodging, accommodations, and hotel loyalty category, this strategic relationship unlocks new benefits for fans and creates unforgettable experiences around a variety of U.S. Soccer events, including U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Team matches, SheBelieves Cup, SheBelieves Summit, and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

New Tool for Measuring Performance

Software measures the impact of HR, marketing, and other engagement efforts Incentive managers and consultants in sales, customer service, and other areas involved with people engagement no longer need guess about the impact of their efforts. The People Value Impact Calculator (PVIC) from New York-based Enterprise Engagement Alliance and Minnesota-based compensation firm TM Evolution makes […]

City Lights

A new SITE e-Book explores the benefits of urban incentives Choosing between a city destination and a resort area for an incentive program can definitely be a tough decision for incentive planners. Each has its pros and cons. On the one hand, a city incentive offers culture and history, diverse cuisine, vibrant night life and […]

New Florida Keys Eco-Experience Connects Groups to Environment

Attendees can discover the island chain’s unique eco-attractions by using the free Florida Keys Eco-Experience Trail Pass.

From Boomers to GenZ, Which Incentives Work Best? A New Study Has the Answer

A new study by Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), Generational Expectations of Incentives, examines the changing priorities of this workforce and which types of incentives and rewards motivate early, mid, and late career employees.

Whale Watching Off Santa Barbara

The area between the Santa Barbara Coast and the Channel Islands offer some of the best whale watching in the world. The Condor Express is one of Santa Barbara’s most modern whale watching, dinner cruise, party cruise, and private charter boats.

Marriott International Redefines the Luxury Landscape

Marking Marriott's 500th luxury property with The St. Regis Riyadh, the company's formidable portfolio now spans 69 countries and territories with five new hotels slated to open in the final weeks of 2023 in coveted and emerging destinations around the globe.

The Corporate Gift That Keeps On Giving

Meow Wolf launches an annual portal pass that grants recipients year-long access to its exhibits. As corporate gift giving season begins in earnest, Meow Wolf is announcing the launch of an Annual Portal Pass which grants recipients perpetual access to Omega Mart in Las Vegas for an entire year, ensuring an endless journey through intricate […]

Digital Tipping 101

Once upon a time, tipping while attending an offsite meeting or event was easy: slip a few bills to the bellman, leave something on the pillow for housekeeping, and hand off a discreet envelope at checkout. But as hotel and event services increasingly shift to digital and cashless systems, the simple act of saying “thank you” has gotten more complex.

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