Reading Time: 3 minutesWith remote workers making up 66% of today's workforce, in-person events are more vital than ever. Discover why incentive travel and face-to-face meetings are essential for building high-performing teams in a dynamic workplace.
Reading Time: 4 minutesOrganizations struggle to keep their workplace invested. But research finds that combining intrinsic and extrinsic rewards is a powerful strategy to engage and motivate employees. Learn more:
Reading Time: 6 minutesA high-technology alternative to fireworks that is safer and eco-friendly, drone light shows have become a breathtaking addition to offsite meetings and incentive trips. Use this guide to help you plan and pull off a performance attendees will never forget.
Reading Time: 5 minutesWorkplace competition – the friendly type – is a great way to help teammates bond with each other. And when the incentives are appealing enough, employees will be motivated to get involved. Find out how friendly workplace competition promotes team bonding.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWell-planned incentive trips pay off. Incorporate these 3 factors into the itinerary to give travelers powerful experiences that leave a lasting impression:
Reading Time: 4 minutesFlorence, Italy is home to art masterpieces, natural beauty, and fascinating history. If you are wondering where to start when planning an incentive trip or meeting, you are in luck. This comprehensive guide will help participants fall in love with Florence.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith many companies feeling the need to cut costs, it is easy to assume that travel incentives should be on the chopping block. Yet, investing in travel incentives keeps employees motivated and engaged. Here are 3 reasons why travel incentives are a good investment.
Reading Time: 4 minutesAn effective travel incentive program, one that truly inspires employees to work harder, offers many benefits for employee engagement and performance. That said, it must be planned and executed carefully to be effective. Learn the key attributes of travel incentive programs that inspire employees.
Reading Time: 6 minutesOrganizations can leverage gifts at global meetings or group incentive travel events to create memorable experiences. Learn the best ways to ensure swag leaves a lasting impact.
Reading Time: 7 minutesA successful approach to group incentive travel depends on incorporating the local culture of the destination into each activity and outing. 53% of survey respondents consider cultural immersion essential to travel. Learn how to master this approach while planning group incentive trips.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe consequence of not addressing incompetence in the workplace can be devastating. Learn how costly incompetence is as well as how to reward competent employees:
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile social distancing may be needed for health and safety, virtual experiences can boost morale and build a sense of community. Set out on an adventure with no boundaries! Here are ten ways to savor the beauty of the world…
While making your employee recognition program a priority may seem unrealistic given your already endless priority list, doing so delivers a host of very attractive benefits: Top-tier recognition programs allow organizations to see their ROI firsthand during the process of recognizing excellent work. Best-in-class companies are 21% more likely to view recognition as extremely valuable for driving employee performance.1 Best-in-class [...]
“Wellness” has been a buzz word in the corporate world for many years – close to two decades now. It is thrown around during the hiring process, company-wide meetings and posted on social media. Unfortunately, too many companies fall to properly implement a wellness program. Offsite meetings, conferences and other events are no exception. The irony is significant. Carving out [...]
$11 billion is lost annually due to employee turnover. (1) Think about that number for a minute. It is undoubtedly a frightening statistic to any employer. Hiring new a employee costs significantly more than retaining a current one. Why has turnover become such an epidemic in recent years? The belief their voice is not heard – even if it is [...]
Does recognizing your employees for their hard work and showing appreciation really have impact? Consider these statistics: Happy employees improve business productivity by 31%.1 70% of employees indicate that motivation and morale would improve “massively” if managers said thank you more often.1 While 71% of highly engaged organizations recognize employees for a job well done.1 Productivity is higher, turnover [...]
Reading Time: 3 minutesOver 50% of executives say corporate culture makes a major impact on profitability and growth rates. Learn how to foster a culture your employees will love.
At a time when companies are expected to be more competitive, yet do more with less, many organizations utilize staff in dual capacity roles. However, this can pose issues when it comes to productivity, morale, scalability, agility, and efficiency. Outsourcing is one alternative to this dilemma. While outsourcing is commonly used for IT, legal, facilities management and real estate [...]
Reading Time: 2 minutesA competitive market advantage is the top goal of any organization interested in growth. Could non-cash incentives such as travel be the key? Top performing companies say yes! Learn what the data says here…
The goal of any incentive travel program is to create an event that everyone enjoys and provides a memorable experience that lasts a lifetime. However, this can present a challenge when planning for a group of individuals with diverse interests, past travel experiences and ideals of what makes a trip impressive. Since the goal of a travel incentive program [...]
Reading Time: 4 minutesDid you know that there’s a difference between an agency that can book group travel and a company specifically devoted to travel incentive programs? Here are a few of the ways travel incentive companies are distinct...
Often the biggest disasters come from mistakes that could have been easily avoided with proper planning. Don’t let this be the case for you and your meeting! For easy reference, we have compiled a list of common mistakes along with tips for how to prevent them. Misunderstanding the Overall Goals Although planning is partially dependent on seizing opportunities, don’t [...]
Many companies depend on staff to fill multiple roles, and if your role means multi-tasking corporate meeting planning along with other duties it can be a stressful and daunting job. It’s far more than selecting the right venue and juggling the needs of stakeholders. In fact, it makes balancing budgets with priorities; vendor negotiations; contract review; and so much [...]
Every meeting planner knows the situation – you come to the attrition clause in your contract and a flurry of questions race through your mind. Will you really be able to meet your room minimum? Should you accept the hotel’s timeframe and rate or should you ask for more? If so, how much? Since every hotel seems to handle [...]
As food allergies and specialized diets become more common, accommodating a group’s widespread needs is an increasingly difficult challenge. How can you satisfy the various food sensitivities and dietary preferences and keep costs to a minimum? Here are 7 tips for staying within your budget while still keeping your guests safe and happy. 1. Be Proactive It is safe to [...]
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This article includes historical information for context. While the core content remains valuable, some details reflect past events and may not be up to date. We regularly update our blog to keep you informed of current insights. If you are a meeting planner you have undoubtedly heard something regarding the Real ID Act and are wondering how it will impact [...]
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen orchestrating an incentive program or corporate meeting abroad, developing a crisis plan should be at the top of your list. Here’s a useful reference to aid in creating your crisis plan.
Reading Time: 3 minutesA culture of recognition, praise and promotion certainly improves productivity, morale and performance. However, non-cash reward programs such as travel incentives yield 3 times higher revenue! Learn why the non-cash incentive model is more successful...
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s no secret that travel incentive programs add big value to organizations. Here are some creative ideas for funding a travel incentive program as well as some ways to increase your incentive budget: