Articles tagged “incentives”

New research sheds light on old assumptions about what actually motivates the different generations.

Handmade gifts by local artists are always a hit with attendees. But finding artists who can create large quantities with a short lead time can be challenging.

Incentive travel companies are under pressure to prove their programs drive real business results. One10’s new CEO points to a future in which motivation is achieved through behavioral science and analytics.

Bishop-McCann is betting that employee belonging is more than an HR initiative — it’s a business strategy. By investing in retention and trust, the agency builds long-term client relationships with team members who understand the ins and outs of each client’s business, creating more collaborative and ambitious meetings and events powered by next-generation technology.

M-Plus Global Events mixes big-agency muscle with a hands-on, say-yes culture. By pairing smart tech with old-school service, the team designs meetings and incentives that feel personal while delivering real engagement and revenue impact.

Recipients are required to pay taxes on incentive merchandise, trips, and even gift cards — not just on cash bonuses.

There’s been a redrawing of the incentive travel map as companies wrestle with higher costs and shifting sentiments about international travel.

Treating every interaction as an opportunity to make people feel seen and valued, a tenet of the bestselling book by Will Guidara, applies as much to meetings and incentives as it does to restaurants and hotels.

Incentive planners’ use of AI is changing from making their jobs more efficient to customizing programs and analyzing their impact on sales. Still, some refuse to try it.

Cost increases as a result of tariffs are hitting event budgets hard at a time when planners have already been navigating rising costs due to inflation. What can incentive planners do?