The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. The past two years haven’t been easy for 42 Incentives and for many other companies in the events business.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Stephanie Turner Jamie Murdock, executive sales leadership culture creator with Maritz , tried to get to the bottom of the confusion over the broken Request for Proposals (RFP) process by asking what has changed about RFPs. Educating the executive team about the importance of booking early can be difficult without some hard lessons.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 23, 2023

Although Sint Maarten is a small island, it offers a variety of resorts and hotels that could be a great fit for your next incentive trip. The rich culture of St. Book early! The post Top Resorts or Hotels to Book For Your Incentive Trip to Saint Martin / Sint Maarten first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

How AI and new demographics are changing incentive travel AI can help find relevant data and perhaps even write the first draft of an incentive program outline, but the level of personalization required to really motivate employees by rewarding them with experiences requires a human touch. That is only a sliver of who you are.”

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2018

I think that Incentive Program Design is definitely changing and it's changing really really early. Incentives are finally in that place where they are bringing people from different cultures and helping one culture to understand the other culture. David Marquet (Book). Lencioni (Book).

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 30, 2023

The post Experience the World Culture Festival in Washington, DC appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Read below for five key reasons why you can’t miss the once-in-a-lifetime event, and book your stay soon. Read below for five key reasons why you can’t miss the once-in-a-lifetime event, and book your stay soon.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

In travel planning, the choice between a traditional travel agency and an incentive travel company will significantly impact the success of your group trip. Incentive Travel Company In contrast, incentive travel companies, such as Brightspot, are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for corporate groups of 10 or more.

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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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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank this year and sponsored The IRF 2024 Trends Report [add link when published]. Not surprisingly, many predictions align, and our list here is split across segments of corporate meetings, incentive travel, channel incentives, and sales contests.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

APRIL 14, 2024

In travel planning, the choice between a traditional travel agency and an incentive travel company will significantly impact the success of your group trip. Incentive Travel Company In contrast, incentive travel companies, such as Brightspot, are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for corporate groups of 10 or more.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 15, 2020

MICE is an acronym for meetings, incentives, conferencing, and exhibitions. It is a highly lucrative industry revolving around incentive travel , though there is a distinction between incentivized travel and business conferences. Incentive travel isn’t a stand-alone industry. Incentives versus Conference Travel.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. But the country is a treasure trove of cultural experiences. Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Explore Widely That U.S.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Take a look behind the scenes and enjoy a taste of what’s to come as we head to Spain’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan city where Business, Culture and Gastronomy collide. Join the inVOYAGE retreat as we take 100 of the top luxury brands to Rosewood Villa Magna, to network under one roof in a truly spectacular, luxury incentive showcase.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 7, 2019

travelers and groups, including incentive groups , have shown significant interest in visiting Cuba, hoping to experience the culture of this destination that had been closed off for so long. The post New Government Travel Ban Rules Out Incentive Trips to Cuba appeared first on VIKTOR. Since then, individual U.S.

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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 New Marketplace Philosophy for Meeting Bookings.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If lead time is short and hotel occupancy is high, then hotel revenue managers know that the remaining rooms can be sold to last-minute corporate bookings at full rate. Advance bookings for hotels are cheaper. INCENTIVE TRAVEL. See Brightspot’s review of Top All-Inclusive Resorts for Incentive Travel and Meetings.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the heart of Spain lies Madrid, a city pulsating with energy, culture, and an unmistakable Spanish flair. For event professionals seeking to host incentive groups, Madrid offers a rich tapestry of experiences that go beyond the conventional.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Transformative journeys, strengthened connections and cultural immersion is key to planning an incentive and within the smaller cities of the Americas, lie some of the best, most unique experiences in the world – from Whale watching in Victoria to Vineyard tours in Texas.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 21, 2022

So, for those of you looking for something a little more relaxing, our editorial team are here to help with inspiration for some really special incentives, guaranteed to bring serenity to your busy lives. Incentive Travel is a key motivating factor for personnel.

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ITA Group

MAY 18, 2021

6 Ways to Change Your Work Culture. For organizations seeking to become more agile and innovative, culture change is often a must. But culture change can’t be achieved through a mandate. According to PwC, 43% of CHROs plan to focus on reinforcing corporate values to maintain or improve culture.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

He previously worked for Visit Cincy as national manager of diversity sales, during which time he booked numerous large conferences and conventions. Over her 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and business event management, she has developed expertise in diverse branding cultures, DMCs and non-traditional marketing opportunities.

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ITA Group

MARCH 1, 2022

A Guide to 2022’s Top Incentive Travel Destinations. Incentive travel remains a top motivator, and many reward earners are eager for a new adventure (or just a change of scenery). For some top performers, an upcoming incentive trip could be their first time traveling since the pandemic began—a trip they’ve been dreaming about for ages.

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ITA Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Incentive Program Ideas for Insurance CSRs. No matter the sub-segment of insurance (P&C, Life, Health, Investment), CSRs play a big role in maintaining client relationships and getting policies on the books. When you think about how much these roles touch, it’s amazing more incentives aren’t targeted towards these people.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Travelers are ready for culture shock that will push them out of their quarantine suppression as well as out of their comfort zone. Book a trip for meetings or incentives at the remote Mandarin Oriental Canouan. Corporate retreats and incentive trips are focused on recentering and self-care for their team members.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 22, 2022

The post Desaru Coast plans largest incentives to cater to India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Returning to SATTE for the fourth time, the destination is offering the following incentives to cover key Indian market segments. The total incentive offered to the leisure market amounts to INR 5 million.

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inVOYAGE

MARCH 2, 2023

Andalucía is no stranger to the Incentives & Events sector with its outstanding network of communications, cutting-edge facilities, modern infrastructure and high standard of hotel brands. So read on for our Business Traveller’s Guide of all the experiences you simply can’t miss when planning your next travel incentive in Southern Spain.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

“In 2019, I had more airtime than most pilots,” Feldman said, articulating how he learned invaluable lessons in facilitating inclusion through interacting with people from different cultures. Destinations International Released New Destination Booking Agreement. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz. —

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The guide is a valuable resource for business event planners to drive social impact and deliver rich cultural experiences. “Melbourne and Victoria boast thousands of years of Aboriginal culture, providing a profound backdrop to enrich delegate experiences. .

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 27, 2023

booking foray in partnership with iconic London Stadium appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. We are thrilled to be working with Graham and his team to continue to build on the stadium’s stunning Olympic legacy with world-class events and partnerships on one of the most culturally dynamic event campuses in Europe.”

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Are you ready to start selecting destinations for incentive trips in 2023 or 2024? Since companies started traveling again, incentive locations have been harder and harder to find in short booking windows. Companies who are looking for a high-end incentive trip focused on health and wellness will do well to consider Mallorca.

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Peak Performance Meetings and Incentives

MARCH 7, 2022

When it comes to organizing the travel incentive trip, businesses require all the facilities to ensure a memorable experience for their employees and clients. All-inclusive incentive resort trip plays a vital role in creating a long-lasting relationship with clients. Multiple Benefits in one Travel Incentive. Budget-Friendly.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

It’s all included and bestowed with heartfelt service that has helped make Zilara and Ziva the new favorite brands for meeting and incentive planners around the world. Mexico’s Riviera Maya region is home to two brand-new all-inclusive resorts, designed with meetings and incentives in mind and the Caribbean Sea as the backdrop.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Artistic New Hotels Open Across the Globe at the Intersection of Destination and Hospitality Picture it: a luxurious hotel in a stunning destination boasting vibrant culture, mouth-watering local cuisine and all the amenities and facilities a guest could want. Seems to have it all, right?

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ITA Group

MAY 11, 2021

Reimagining the Future of Your Incentive Travel Program. I often hear clients resistant to make changes to their incentive trip structure because their winners love what they do now. Personalizing the Incentive Travel Experience. Creating highly memorable and authentic experiences is what incentive travel is all about.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Travel management companies (TMCs) and online booking tools are perfectly positioned to modernize business travel by creating the seamless experiences that employees crave and companies need. Travelers Take the Pilot Seat As consumers, people are now much closer to the planning, booking, and servicing side of a trip.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 17, 2022

Covid-19 has stuck around longer than anyone expected, but consumers rebounded in 2021 with personal vacations, and 60% of companies resumed incentive trips in 3Q 21. Two years of rescheduled meetings are squeezing onto a 2022 calendar that already had existing event bookings. TO-DO LIST – INCENTIVE TRAVEL . In 2022, 90% of U.S.

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