Certain counties and regions are attracting interest as incentive destinations because they’re geographically distant from the Middle East and perceived as safe — but not the U.S.
Some planners are willing to try an unknown DMC based on its online presence, but most say two things keep them working with people they know: time and trust.
SITE’s members are well-traveled, and many have been to the Middle East before. But for those who had not — and for the association itself — the Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi presented some new challenges.
New IRF research reveals that a majority of corporations will see budget increases for their non-cash incentive programs in 2026, but not enough for half of them to keep up with the rate of inflation.