Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

What is Incentive Travel? Incentive travel is an important subset of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Now, it’s all about non-monetary incentives, and the predictions for 2020 by the Incentive Revenue Foundation (IRF) support that idea.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Discover why Sri Lanka is poised to become the next premier destination for event planners and luxury travel in 2025. Within Colombo, the city’s infrastructure has seen significant improvements, with modern transportation options, excellent road networks, and reliable connectivity that ensure smooth logistics for both planners and attendees.

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Achieve Incentives

JUNE 28, 2023

A corporate retreat is a perfect way to build rapport within your organization while reenergizing your employees. You are ready to invest significant funds and employee time into a retreat. Do you want business to be the main focus of your retreat? That way they will be extra fresh for the retreat. Sounds great, right?

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Looking for a new property for your next California incentive? Known for its laid-back, sun-soaked beaches, vibrant local culture, and proximity to LAX, Santa Monica has long been a favoured destination for group travel and incentive travellers. Look no further. but also elevates the already prestigious Santa Monica hospitality scene.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The scene is set for groups large or small and is a dream come true for planners seeking to create a memorable and productive experience for attendees. The Heritage catering team provides planners with customized menus to fit group needs and themes. Read More : Utah: The Land of Incentives. Arriving at St. Direct flights to St.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2022

We were catering to offline events and were mostly known for retreat-based events for employees. You had to convince a lot of people in India to do that by paying them extra or giving them more incentives.” As with all #EventIcons guests, Karmen asks her guest for one final piece of advice for event planners.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Shawna Suckow , CMP, a 25-year meeting planning veteran, author and speaker extraordinaire, cites information overload, consumer cynicism and planner commission cuts—as well as on-demand culture and the rise of authentic, catered experiences—as major trends affecting the greater meetings industry and your attendees. Shawna Suckow.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: 3 Mindfulness Mantras for Busy Planners At the time, I had approached these challenges as my personal issue—something to be endured as endemic to the career I’d chosen. Meeting planners can provide dedicated spaces for meditation or relaxation, offering attendees a sanctuary to decompress and recharge.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The Client: An international skincare and makeup company with one internal meeting planner and a small support team who’s daily tasks focused not only on events, but also social media and public relations for the entire company. Client Praise: This executive retreat was truly a great success!

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

Saves Planners Time. In fact, event technology can not only reduce stress but increase planners’ productivity by 27%. It also gives planners the ability to create personalized experiences for attendees sending attendees information tailored to what they are interested in. Event Automation. That is huge! Census Bureau.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. The Fastest Way to Bring Remote Teams Together.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. Nearby, the National Conference Center is an expansive complex with 265,000 square feet of flexible function space in a retreat-like setting on 40 wooded acres. Incentives.

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Achieve Incentives

JUNE 6, 2024

Learn how to pull off a stunning company travel experience with our corporate retreat planning roadmap!

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

New attractions in Chicago Northwest include Topgolf Schaumburg, where planners can tee up a fun team-building activity. In fact, planners and attendees alike will appreciate Chicago Northwest’s big city convenience without the prices. Visit ChicagoNorthwest.com/incentive. Attendees from anywhere in the continental U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

A meeting planner earns their certification through a course of study, an exam and a comprehensive professional evaluation. He grew up to become one of Events Industry Council’s (EIC) proud Certified Meeting Planners (CMP). One of his more recent experiences was a board of directors’ retreat in Playa Mujeres, Mexico. “It

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inVOYAGE

MARCH 18, 2025

Indonesia is a dream destination for luxury incentive planners seeking unforgettable, high-end experiences. From private island retreats and bespoke wellness experiences to luxury yacht cruises and immersive cultural encounters, Indonesia delivers tailored, once-in-a-lifetime moments that leave a lasting impact. Why Indonesia?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. Nearby, the National Conference Center is an expansive complex with 265,000 square feet of flexible function space in a retreat-like setting on 40 wooded acres.

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Achieve Incentives

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Our team has been busy getting certified as Pandemic Compliance Advisors , as well as traveling to experience and assess safety protocols in top incentive destinations. As the meeting planner, you must be able to determine whether everyone is following the safety protocols that you implement.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Planning one domestic meeting for ten people can be just as consuming as planning an international incentive trip for one thousand people. These firms, often referred to as “incentive houses,” dedicate their whole team to you to make your life easier. Think of Third-Party Planners as the “Planner’s Planner”.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Alone, the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry was valued at USD 876.42 Incentive contests, retreats, and other business events are no different – your impact objectives can be taken into account here, too. Let’s take a closer look. What is social impact in tourism?

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Top 9 Must-Do’s for Post-COVID Incentive Trips. Vaccines are being rolled out, and post-COVID incentive trips are being planned in preparation for the booming return of incentive travel programs. Incentive travel agencies, like Brightspot, are actively monitoring travel laws, both foreign and domestic.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 24, 2022

Top 9 Must-Do’s for Post-COVID Incentive Trips. Vaccines are being rolled out, and post-COVID incentive trips are being planned in preparation for the booming return of incentive travel programs. The IFR 2022 Trends Report shows the demand for incentive travel is increasing, both from companies and participants alike.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination. A DMC is essential if you’re planning a conference, corporate retreat, incentive program, or any large out-of-town event.

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Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 27, 2022

“ Event Planner ” is an inconsistent term and is often used amongst business professionals to describe both someone who produces corporate conferences for 3,000 attendees as well as for someone who designs a baby shower for 30 people. Looking for top wedding planners? We don’t produce social events at Blue Spark.

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inVOYAGE

JANUARY 11, 2024

Enjoy pristine beaches, azure waters and a tapestry of cultural richness as we take you on a tour of the very best incentive experiences… Luxury Incentives: Why Mykonos? Event planners can turn this into an exclusive evening affair, perhaps under the stars with a live acoustic performance. What more could you ask for!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He co-founded S3 Global Incentive Trips & Events, creating and executing successful in-person experiences and meetings. One of his more recent experiences was a board of directors’ retreat in Playa Mujeres, Mexico. “It He had the honor of serving as the 2021-2022 chapter president of MPI Dallas-Fort Worth.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

While a thriving, walkable downtown is certainly a huge draw—and one that makes things oh-so-easy on attendees, Reno Tahoe offers a number of benefits that make life much simpler for planners too. You see, we’ve worked hard to put together customizable incentives and rewards that meet the needs of your group.

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inVOYAGE

APRIL 24, 2024

With incredible panoramic views, lavish suites and plush furnishings, it’s the perfect setting for a luxury incentive. Event planners can unleash their creativity and customise each space to align with their client's vision, whether it's hosting a high-powered conference, team-building workshop, or product launch.

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Achieve Incentives

AUGUST 21, 2023

Heading somewhere warm for your corporate retreat or incentive program ? Achieve Incentives recently helped a client host a pool party during their program in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Achieve Incentives will always do a site visit to get the full picture of what’s needed before a program.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2022

Its infrastructure paves the way for highly successful business events and corporate incentive groups. Every venue has its own COVID-safe plan which provides clarity to planners. The compact city is easy to navigate and invites delegates to discover its creative culture, expressed in its food, fashion, events, arts and music scene.

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Social Tables

MARCH 23, 2023

Discover which types of corporate events are right for you and your business Whether you’re a professional event planner brushing up on the basics or just starting your adventure in the corporate world, this post has something for you! Before we dig into the list, let’s review why businesses host meetings and events.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Why plan an incentive trip to the British Virgin Islands (BVI)? Are you ready to take your incentive trip to the next level of luxury? and British Virgin Islandsmade our list of Top 20 Incentive Travel Destinations after undergoing extensive renovations following hurricane Irma in 2017. Shopping locally has many benefits.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The Thai Team this year comprises seven destination management companies, 17 hotels and resorts, two venues, Thai Airways International, Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), and TCEB. These MICE suppliers can also help event organisers access a wide range of technology solutions to improve productivity and outcomes.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 23, 2024

Meeting planners can stage inspiring events in inviting spaces ranging from the 220-guest Lido & Rex rooms, which can host conventions, conferences and gala dinners, to the three Amari Sky rooms, which are ideal for intimate get-togethers and strategy sessions.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Why Plan an Incentive Trip to Zermatt, Switzerland? We highly recommend visiting between late February and April for the best incentive travel experience. Grill Le Cervin, courtesy of the restaurant Looking for More Incentive Program Ideas?

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