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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MeetingsNet

APRIL 28, 2023

A new study from the Incentive Research Foundation provides useful recommendations for finding applicants and understanding their priorities. Its new report looks at potential recruits’ impressions of meeting and incentive careers, their job-selection priorities, and how they’re looking for work. Another 20 percent answered “low.”

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Global DMC Alliance

JULY 13, 2023

French Signature had one of their German clients, in the insurance sector, that asked them to organise an incentive trip to Toulouse.

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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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MeetingsNet

MARCH 22, 2024

The following conditions apply: • The event must be related to one of six business sectors: advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, digital industries, natural resources, life sciences, or finance/insurance. • There must be sufficient information to determine economic benefits to the region for hosting the event.

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Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The pinnacle of the incentive travel industry, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence’s Crystal Awards , recognizes companies that produce remarkable travel experiences. Our goal is to design and deliver exceptional incentive experiences that are not available to the ordinary traveler.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

What is more motivating than sending top performers out of this world for an incentive trip? Pam Kressley and Lori Cassidy, co-founders of the new individual travel incentive company Gift a Trip , recently arranged a buyout of a space capsule as part of a three-day immersive experience for the winners of a Texas Lottery.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

How much for a fantastic incentive trip to Hawaii, the Caribbean, or Europe? Incentive Trip Budget Advice. Based on industry research, a wise budget for an incentive travel program is $5,500 per person. If the incentive group travels farther to Hawaii or Europe, add $1,000 per person for higher airfares.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Balancing enhanced experiences with increasing costs is always a tricky ask, but even more so based on our incentive travel expectations for 2023 and beyond. Budget Surprises For Air The same 30-20-10 “vacation inflation” that impacts meetings is walloping incentive travel budgets too. ” Both predictions came true.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

She presented a special session at Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference titled, “Event Risk management: 2022 Risk Categories.”. Warwick advises breaking the variables into low, medium and high-risk categories for each decision, such as where to source an incentive program. Defining Risk.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Cultural activities & workshops for a deeper understanding of Mexico's rich heritage: Incorporating cultural activities and workshops into incentive programs can provide participants with a deeper understanding of Mexico's rich heritage while fostering camaraderie and strong team engagement.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Now that destination locations are once again available for business event and incentive planning, international business travel has been thriving. Industry professionals are travelling in droves for these coveted locations for their corporate events and incentive trips. Tips for International Travel in 2022.

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Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When traveling alone without the assistance of a professional travel staff like we provide for our incentive travel groups, arming yourself and people back home with important information is key,” Reise says. Buy travel insurance. Planning Stage Reise has a few other recommendations for travelers as they’re planning their journey.

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FICP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A joint initiative of Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), the Incentive Travel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2024

He brings over 15 years of experience in the hospitality sector, beginning the food and beverage department at The Broadmoor, where he eventually transitioned into the role of executive meeting manager, sales manager and most recently director of incentive and insurance sales.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

With a focus on environmental and sustainable industry practices for businesses and incentive destinations, IDEAS for Us provides education and resources to domestic and international cities to promote corporate responsibility doing their part for eco-friendly tourism. FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

OCTOBER 21, 2020

What is the ROI of Incentive Travel? Does incentive travel work? Business executives ask these questions when contemplating an incentive travel program. A fantastic resource for research, statistics, and trends is the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). Incentive Travel ROI Statistics to Keep in Mind. 46% of U.S.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 29, 2021

Because 2020 and 2021 created such a whirlwind in the hospitality industry, incentive elements and locations that used to be tried and true, now need to be reviewed for availability, access, and offerings. Review Your Incentive Rewards Program. Is your incentive budget the same as 2019? Search for Incentive Offers.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Leadership with Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) wanted to set an example. Panelist Meredith Buggelli, corporate vice president of events with New York Life Insurance Company, confirmed that executives are just now starting to talk about plans for in-person, particularly when it comes to incentive events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Now that destination locations are once again available for business event and incentive planning, international business travel has been thriving. Industry professionals are travelling in droves for these coveted locations for their corporate events and incentive trips. Tips for International Travel in 2022.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Since opening, Rubio has seen a major uptick in corporate meetings, particularly in the IT, fintech, medical, and incentive trip sectors. The global appeal of Fontainebleau reflects our ability to cater to a wide range of industries and interests, making us a versatile and sought-after venue for events,” he said.

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Achieve Incentives

MARCH 22, 2021

Additionally, some countries are requiring tourists to purchase health insurance. For example, Costa Rica stipulates that health insurance must cover visitors’ accommodations in case of quarantine and medical expenses due to COVID-19 illness. Be on the lookout for countries that provide free insurance for travelers.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And when you think about in-demand educators, Dominguez is at the top of that list, too, with his data-driven sessions detailing the meeting and incentive-travel landscape. You can’t make a list of meetings industry thought leaders without including Michael Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals ( FICP ) could have gone hybrid—bosses with a tight budget may even say should have —but the organization opted for intimate, up close and personal.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Accredited companies provide at least four of the five core DMC services: Tours and Activities Transportation Event Management Entertainment Program Logistics These companies also maintain: Standard Monday through Friday office hours A functional website and operating email account(s) with a private domain Comprehensive insurance, including a minimum (..)

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Redfin

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Notifying critical entities like IRS, state tax agencies, banks, credit card providers, employers, and insurance companies is also necessary. In certain states, updating insurance information requires a new state driver’s license. This is because securing homeowners insurance is a standard requirement for obtaining a mortgage.

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Travel Daily News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The study was launched during a high level “armchair conversation” involving SITE Foundation, Incentive Research Foundation and Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection , the North American-based travel insurance company, released its annual “ Safest Places to Travel 2022 ” list just before the start of this year, detailed in a report by market researcher Kit Kiefer. Factors and Methodology.

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Redfin

AUGUST 25, 2021

Flood insurance is mandatory in these zones. This is a zone where flood insurance is mandatory with BFEs at selected intervals. Flood depths range from 1 to 3 feet, resulting in Zone AO requiring flood insurance. AR An area with increased flood risk where temporary flood insurance is required.

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Peak Performance Meetings and Incentives

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Travel Insurance. If your business doesn’t have travel insurance coverage, it’s time to get that sorted. If you already have this in place, then it’s incumbent on you to communicate information about this insurance to travelers before they embark on their trip. Incentive Tr a vel Group. Health Requirements.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For incentives, reconsider your agenda. You may be able to cut costs and still make winners happy by cutting a half or full day of activities, said Mike May, President of Brightspot Incentives & Events. Ticket insurance. Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, F&B, and venues, here. • Drink tickets.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Height previously oversaw incentive travel programs and meetings as an account manager for Galactic Performance Solutions in Arlington, Texas. He’s a member of MPI, PCMA and Financial & Insurance Conference Planners. The new hotel and convention center is scheduled to open in January in Allen, Texas, which is north of Dallas.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 1, 2024

But travel agencies offer people-to-people connection, a more personalized service who’s always ready to assist in case of misconnections, missing luggage, insurance, etc. Digital platforms have made travel more accessible, convenient and personalized. Chiong, TTE 2024 chairperson.

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ITA Group

JUNE 2, 2022

Savvy incentive programs address this by adding gamification to their strategy to help increase engagement, create a sense of community and boost brand loyalty. They can be especially effective in non-sales incentive programs. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel to earn a strong ROI with incentive marketing.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Here’s a third party’s advice to hotels, DMCs, and other partners for streamlining the RFP process as we get back to meetings and incentive travel. But our world has changed; our teams are leaner, budgets are tighter, and the need to demonstrate the value of incentive travel is more important than ever. Protect the DMCs.

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inVOYAGE

JULY 7, 2022

Its founder, Richard Holt, leads a multinational team of world travellers to deliver bespoke events and incentives for both corporate and private clients. How does being a part of a supportive community help businesses in the luxury incentive and hospitality industries? Relationships have always been central to business for me.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Critical innovations in many sectors, from life sciences to finance to insurance, are being developed in Canada’s growing intellectual hubs. State-of-the-art spas tucked into forests, mountains and along the water’s edge, offer the kind of self-care opportunities that incentive participants sorely need to replenish mind, body and spirit.

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