SPIN:Senior Planners Industry Network has opened the call for nominations for its SPIN:40 Over 40 program, which recognizes and honours planners who are industry role models, influencers, innovators, and pioneers. SPIN:40 over 40 was introduced in 2017. One of last year’s recipients, Dana Saal of Saal Meeting Consulting said, “Being named one of the first 40 over 40 winners was very special … Read More about SPIN Opens 40-Over-40 Call for Nominations
The Leaders Circle, a network of industry experts who share the common goal of coming together to build Toronto’s global reputation, honoured eight key local professionals at the 2nd Annual Leaders Circle Recognition Gala, held yesterday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Created and supported by the Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA), Tourism Toronto, and the Metro Toronto … Read More about Toronto Honours Eight Professionals Key to Bringing Conferences to City
TORONTO — SITE Canada is accepting submissions for its 2016 ICE Awards. Awards will be presented in two categories: Program Excellence and Destination Excellence. Program Excellence will recognize an incentive program, designed and managed by a SITE Canada member, and applies to both group and individual travel incentive programs. Destination Excellence will recognize a creative and effective … Read More about SITE Accepting Submissions for ICE Awards
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
VANCOUVER — Three SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts properties — DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton, Home2 Suites by Hilton West Edmonton and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland — and the Mayfield Dinner Theatre have earned TripAdvisor 2016 Certificate of Excellence awards. The Certificate of Excellence is only presented to businesses that consistently achieve … Read More about SilverBirch Properties Earn TripAdvisor Awards
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
Berkeley Payment Solutions' just-released 2015 Canadian Incentive and Rewards Trends Study shows that the number of Canadian businesses using rewards to motivate employees dropped to 61 per cent in 2015, down from 69 per cent in 2014. Berkeley attributes the decline to economic uncertainty in 2015. The study, which is now in its sixth year, features research from 500 full-time Canadian … Read More about Berkeley Payment Releases Incentive and Rewards Study
Meetings + Incentive Travel is pleased to announce the finalists in six categories of its 2015 Hall of Fame Awards Program as well as its 2015 Industry Innovator inductee. Sandra Wood, CMP was unanimously selected by the Hall of Fame judges as this year’s Industry Innovator inductee for her work bringing the industry a solution to the challenge of food waste. Sandra will be welcomed into the Hall … Read More about M+IT Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Finalists
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) announced the winners of its Crystal Awards Recognition Program this week at its Global Conference in Rotterdam, Netherlands. "The Crystal Award is the most prestigious form of recognition in the global incentive travel industry," said Paul Miller, SITE president 2014. "The award not only recognizes the outstanding organizations that win them, … Read More about SITE Recognizes Top Incentive Programs
Johanne Belanger, president of Freeman Audio Visual │ Canada, is the 2014 recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Industry Leadership Award from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE). She will receive the award during IAEE's annual meeting and exhibition, being held December 9-11, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. “I would not have been considered for this … Read More about IAEE Honors Freeman Canada President
Site Canada has launched a new recognition program for its members. The Site Canada ICE Awards will be presented annually in two categories: Program Excellence and Destination Excellence. Program Excellence will recognize an incentive program, designed and managed by a Site Canada member and applies to both group and individual travel incentive programs. Destination Excellence will recognize a … Read More about Site Canada Announces New Awards Program
