Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore , stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10 , about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. Listen to the whole Incentive Trends conversation on demand.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore, stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10, about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. Listen to the whole Incentive Trends conversation on demand.

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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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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

I interviewed Heidi about her role and work across various business areas of the DMC, beginning by defining its role, how to host virtual site inspections, how DMCs contribute to destination marketing, sustainability and incentives. But what is an incentive? There are different types of incentives.

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inVOYAGE

APRIL 24, 2024

Looking to host an incentive in Mykonos? We catch up with some of the world’s leading events agencies to see just what goes into the making of a top incentive in Mykonos and what you simply can’t miss when visiting the island… Karin, CEO, nice:-) team-nice.de inVOYAGE: And what about hotels?

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 1, 2024

A self-described “shy person,” we appreciate her willingness to sit down with us for this month’s Get to Know ME edition. What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? My current title is Program Manager, and I’ve been involved in the incentive industry for a few years now.

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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. We make a difference,” she concluded.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Extraordinary Incentive Experience in St. Thomas immersed meeting professionals in luxury When top incentive meeting professionals gather in the U.S. That is exactly what happened this week in St. We need to layer on psychographics and “valuegraphics” to understand people’s unique preferences.”

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One10 Marketing

APRIL 4, 2024

Today’s modernized Incentive landscape is more diverse than ever. It’s important to consider what motivates and engages participants and offer a program aligned to those priorities. We know from our point-based incentives platform that being able to personalize rewards through point redemption improves performance.

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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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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 14, 2024

She’s got a happy, can-do attitude and if you pass a bar with karaoke, you know she’s going to duck inside for a moment (or two). What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? Everyday is different!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

At Showcase during Business Events Industry Week, a diverse group came together to get to the bottom of what the term really means and how to better replicate the collaborative implications. Melissa Fenwick, senior manager of event sourcing with Meetings & Incentives Worldwide , explained the expanded targeting now being employed. “We

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With just 2 months to go until we bring inVOYAGE to the cosmopolitan city of Madrid , we catch up with our friends and colleagues at Spanish Heritage for an exclusive interview of just what goes into creating an award-winning incentive… inVOYAGE is headed to Mykonos! inVOYAGE: Sounds incredible!

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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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A showroom sales incentive program, also called a showroom loyalty reward program, is a motivational structure for manufacturers to reward sales representatives who work within a retail or wholesale showroom. Incentive programs can be a powerful tool for boosting morale, increasing sales, and fostering a competitive and motivated sales team.

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Creative Group Inc

MARCH 22, 2024

How to Keep Incentive Program Engagement High 4-min. The “Great Resignation” was a struggle for nearly everyone, signaling a shift not just in job markets, but also in what employees seek and value in their work lives. So here are top insights and tips for incentive programs!

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Stephanie Crowchild Founder & Owner, Stephanie Eagletail Designs When it comes to celebrating their successes, today’s incentive earners are increasingly looking for experiences that are authentic, enriching and unique. That’s exactly what Stephanie Crowchild , founder and owner of Stephanie Eagletail Designs, has set out to offer.

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Motivation Excellence

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Thanks, Bre, for sharing how you ended up in the incentive travel industry and the brilliant photos of some recent hiking adventures (can only be seen in the video – what are you waiting for?) What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 5, 2020

When measuring the effectiveness of their incentive travel program, many company leaders struggle with how to prove they have recouped their investment. Measuring Incentive Travel ROI to Drive Engagement. Sales leaders can use this information to understand if the incentives are actually motivating their teams.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When you hear the term “wellness,” what comes to mind first? Incentives? What about your own mental health? Work Smart: Mental Health Checklist How do you build strong mental health—really? Social Neurochemistry: Events That Engage and What One Thing? He spoke to Smart Meetings in both a What One Thing?

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 28, 2019

We’re all familiar with the holiday bonuses, but sometimes those bonuses do not achieve the expected results. Monetary incentives do not catalyze collaboration where people are working together toward a common goal. Incentive travel is essentially a trip paid for and organized by a company.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Meeting professionals are not just in the events business, we are in the business of helping people define who they are. That was a reminder from Greg Bogue, chief experience architect at Maritz Global Events and keynote speaker last week at Smart Meetings Incentive Experience in Riviera Maya at the all-inclusive Hotel Xcaret Arte.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 29, 2023

Watch her short video (told you she’s succinct) and we bet you’ll smile along with her! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? I’ve been in the incentive industry for 25 years. What do you like about being a Travel Program Manager? I’m a Travel Program Manager.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 12, 2024

What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? My title is VP of Finance, been in the incentive industry for a little over 2 months- new industry for me! What do you like about your job? What motivates you to accomplish things in your life (work or personal)?

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 27, 2019

Have you ever asked (or answered) the question, “Should we outsource our corporate incentive travel program?” Here, you’ll discover why outsourcing your next incentive program will set you up for success. We know how time-consuming organizing a large incentive travel program can be. Saves You Time.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2024

Sheldon Jacobson, who has worked in aviation and airport security since the mid ‘90s and has had interactions with TSA, says what they’re hoping to do is add efficiency, although, in the short run, he doesn’t believe it’ll actually be all that much quicker than a normal run through the airport security checkpoint. “The Jacobson asks.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 24, 2023

Mark Bondy has worked in the hospitality/travel/incentive industry since 1980. As the owner of VIKTOR Incentives in Traverse City, Michigan, he sold his company to David Jobes and became part of the transition team at Motivation Excellence in January of 2022 leading up to his impending retirement in April 2023.

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Achieve Incentives

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Without a doubt, you are convinced that travel incentive contest programs hold the key to unlocking your business’s success , and you are eager to dive in. It is undeniable that travel incentive programs supercharge your business – but where to start? What are your top-priority goals?

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 22, 2023

What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? I’ve been in the events world, starting in automotive PR events, for nearly 10 years, with the last 7 focused primarily on the incentive side of the industry. What do you like about being a Travel Program Manager?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

There’s not much of a space for young event professionals to connect post-grad and early on in their career, I think it would be a great opportunity to have a space or platform where we could connect,” she said. I didn’t know really what I was doing. We always have to have backup options.” I was in college.

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Why We Love It Situated on the Pacific side of Mexico, which is more mountainous with deep blue waters, Los Cabos teems with over 45 hotels and more than 11,000 rooms. We can help you with that. Deciding What to Do, Now That Might Be Hard! No matter what you’re seeking, Los Cabos has it all.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes As one of the seasoned meeting planners at Gavel International, John George has planned and been on his fair share of group incentive trips. A picture alone doesn’t do the scenery justice. The wildlife is abundant, and you never know what you’ll see. I was lucky enough to see a black bear!

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Achieve Incentives

JANUARY 15, 2023

What better way to do that than by offering your top performers with an awesome travel incentive and a side of VIP treatment? But that’s what we’re here for. We help walk you through every step, making sure details are taken care of, and your event will be one to remember. But where do you start?

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Defining the Types of Incentives. With all the terms regularly referenced when talking incentives, figuring out what to use when and what it’s called can seem daunting. How do you define incentive? An incentive is an award that motivates or drives an individual to do something or behave in a certain way.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2024

Refresh your Spanish for tropical incentive travel in 2024 The New Year brings the promise of winter ending, flowers blooming, the sun shining and warmer weather. Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JULY 3, 2023

It’s no wonder that this group incentive travel destination is Cvent’s #1 sourced destination in the regions of the Middle East and all of Africa. If you haven’t already, please check out the first blog of this destination series focused more on the overview of Dubai and what makes it tick.

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One10 Marketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Tips for incentive and recognition budgets For many, fall isn’t about football or pumpkin spice lattes. Budgets may not be fun, but they can – and should – contain fun elements that contribute to your company’s bottom line, like incentive programs. While an open budget might sound tricky – how do you plan for that? Not as much.

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