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Incentives Association News

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.

Experts

Future Tense

As we begin the new year it's natural to look forward to the future. Right now there are a number of issues on the horizon that are causing concern for a lot of people. One of the biggies is the emergence of AI and the effect it will have on the workplace.

Industry Association News

IACC and MPI Form Strategic Alliance

Organizations to collaborate on meetings industry initiatives. International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has announced details of a strategic partnership with Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest global meetings and events industry association. The alliance will see the two organizations […]

Industry Experts

Blast Off?

Now, this is what I call a high-end incentive.  Space Perspective, the world's first and only carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company, is on a mission to make space travel accessible to more people than ever before.

Industry Hotel & Resort Companies

The Points Guy Releases Annual List of Best Hotel Openings of 2023

The Points Guy (TPG) released the brand's annual list of the most exciting, newly opened hotels that opened around the world this year. The list of fabulous properties is TPG's longest to date and includes everything from over-the-top jetsetter favorites to under-the-radar tropical resorts and even budget-friendly points hotels.

Industry Experts

It’s a Wonderful Life — But is it Good Business?

Sure It’s a great movie and George Bailey is a wonderful character. But is he a good businessperson? Or even a good manager?

Hotel & Resort Companies

Omni to Build Convention Hotel in Raleigh, N.C.

The 550-room property will transform Raleigh’s burgeoning convention center campus. The city of Raleigh, N.C. has entered into negotiations with Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Preston Hollow Community Capital and Provident Resources Group, to develop a convention hotel in the core of downtown Raleigh. The dynamic addition to the Raleigh skyline will be […]

Experts

That’s Entertainment?

One night last week I went to the movies. The night before, I went to a live theatrical performance. The first night I saw Jimmy Carr, a British comedian, perform at Carnegie Hall. The next night I saw a 4DX screening of a movie made about, 20 years ago called, The Nightmare Before Christmas. It […]

Industry Hotel & Resort Companies

Hyatt Hotels Wired for Good

Hyatt continues to focus on climate action with increased usage of 100% renewable electricity. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced Hyatt-owned hotels in the U.S. have transitioned to 100% renewable electricity through Green-e Energy certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to match their electricity use. This step is integral to meeting Hyatt’s 2030 science-based target of adopting […]

Industry Experts

“It Felt Like I Was In A Movie.”

How many of us have had experiences that made us say those words when we were sharing the incident with other people? I’ll bet it’s a lot. Sometimes, they’re good movies: “I just closed the biggest deal of my career!” Sometimes, they’re bad movies: “My car got broadsided and tipped over!” Last week, I had […]