incentives

IBTM Rolling Out Enhanced Hosted Buyer Program

IBTM (formerly EIBTM) is launching a series of new initiatives and elements, including an enhanced hosted buyer program, for its 30th anniversary edition IBTM World event, taking place November 28-30, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. The event is Europe's leading conference and trade show for the meetings, incentives, conferences, events and business travel industry. The focus of the edition will be … Read More about IBTM Rolling Out Enhanced Hosted Buyer Program

Non-cash Incentive Rewards Rule in U.K.: Survey

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new survey of companies in the United Kingdom reveals that a majority offers non-cash rewards and recognition to employees (81 per cent), salespeople (72 per cent), distributors/channel partners (57 per cent), and customers (63 cent). The online study, jointly sponsored by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and the Intellective Group, examined the rewards & … Read More about Non-cash Incentive Rewards Rule in U.K.: Survey

IRF Report Reveals Top Motivation Trends

Businesses will emphasize unique, upscale and individualized experiences in motivation programs this year, according to The Incentive Research Foundation's (IRF) just-released 2016 Trends in Incentive Travel, Rewards, and Recognition report. “This study reinforces that we live in a time of extraordinary personalization,” says IRF president Melissa Van Dyke. “Every business needs to keep up with … Read More about IRF Report Reveals Top Motivation Trends

ALHI Adds Puerto Vallarta Property to Portfolio

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico’s brand-new resort Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive Adults Only, which just opened in September 2015, has been accepted into the Membership portfolio of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). The beachfront resort, which is suitable for meetings and incentive/recognition programs, is surrounded by the  Sierra Madre Mountains and overlooks … Read More about ALHI Adds Puerto Vallarta Property to Portfolio

AMEX Forecasts Strong Growth for Meetings

2016 is going to be a good year for the meetings industry, according to the American Express Meetings & Events 2016 Global Meetings Forecast. "The resurgence of meetings and events over the past few years has allowed meetings professionals to demonstrate the strong value that face-to-face meetings continue to offer globally," said Issa Jouaneh, senior vice-president and general manager, … Read More about AMEX Forecasts Strong Growth for Meetings

FICP Releases Incentives Survey Results

Results of the just-released 2015 Incentives Survey facilitated by Financial & Insurance Conference Planners (FICP) indicate that incentive program attendance, length and frequency is mostly increasing or staying the same. The survey was conducted to gather trends an data related to incentive programs within the insurance and financial services industry. Its results are based on responses … Read More about FICP Releases Incentives Survey Results

Westin DFW Unveils Renovated Meeting Spaces

The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport has completed a $1.6 million renovation and redesign of its meeting and event space. "This complete redesign will deliver what meeting planners have come to expect from The Westin Dallas Fort Worth," said Jeremy Berlin, general manager. "The sleek modern design that embraces a simple yet organic feel will create a rejuvenating and inspiring environment for any … Read More about Westin DFW Unveils Renovated Meeting Spaces

Bermuda Resort Reopens Meeting Space

Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort has completed the first phase of its renovation and re-opened three refreshed meeting rooms, bringing its available event space to more than 7,400 square feet. "We are excited to showcase our newly renovated meeting space and look forward to welcoming events of all kinds here at Elbow Beach," said Edmund Burns, the Elbow Beach Bermuda's Owners' representative. "The … Read More about Bermuda Resort Reopens Meeting Space

New Study Reveals Impact of Canadian Meetings on Economy

Canada's meetings industry delivered $29.1 billion dollars in direct spending to the country's economy in 2012, according to Meeting Professionals International Foundation Canada's  (MPIFC) new study on the economic impact of meetings. The Canadian Economic Impact Study (CEIS 3.0) also reveals that in 2012 over 502,000 meetings took place. In turn, these meetings supported more than 200,000 … Read More about New Study Reveals Impact of Canadian Meetings on Economy

AlliedPRA Partners With Vancouver DMC

AlliedPRA Inc. has formed a partnership with Vancouver-based DMC Cantrav Destination Management Services. According to Robert Patterson, AlliedPRA's chief financial and operating officer, the partnership allows AlliedPRA to offer its clients destinations for meetings, events and incentives in Alberta and British Columbia as well as Alaska—destinations AlliedPRA's client base are showing … Read More about AlliedPRA Partners With Vancouver DMC

Nicola Kastner Leaves Pareto to Launch Event Marketing Consulting Company

Nicola Kastner, CMP, CMM, has left Pareto to launch an event-marketing consulting business. Her company, Convergence Event Marketing, will “help clients align their event and incentive portfolios to larger business objectives in measurable and meaningful ways,” she notes. She expects to launch the company – to be based in her Toronto home – by the end of October. She’s already landed her first … Read More about Nicola Kastner Leaves Pareto to Launch Event Marketing Consulting Company

Cape Town

This beautiful South African city is an extraordinary destination, delivering a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience for discerning groups. By Geraldine Gatehouse South African Tourism’s tagline is “leave ordinary behind” and this continent allows groups to do just that. Cape Town, for instance, is a beautiful, appealing incentive destination that offers groups a unique travel experience. … Read More about Cape Town

Galapagos

Structured team-building activities aren’t necessary when meeting participants bond over nature’s wonders. By Barb and Ron Kroll A national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Galápagos is home to some of the world’s most unusual creatures. Where else can you see penguins on the equator and birds with blue feet? Charles Darwin’s 1835 visit to the Galápagos inspired his book, On the Origin of … Read More about Galapagos

Increasing Awareness of Your Company’s Incentive Program

True or false?  Three out of 10 people eligible to earn travel rewards don’t know it. Answer:  Fact. The existence of your company’s travel incentive program should not be debatable. Leave that kind of uncertainty for Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster. Shockingly, anywhere between 25 per cent and 35 per cent of your incentive travel participants may not even know about the program’s existence. … Read More about Increasing Awareness of Your Company’s Incentive Program

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