Event Strategy + Marketing = Better Results!
Your upcoming event may be the Cadillac of the genre, but without strategy and marketing, it’s not going to go over as well as you think it is. Communication is one of the keys to planning successful events. Some call it marketing, but at the heart of things, you’re telling people a story as you […]
August 18, 2017
Creating Incentive Travel with Lasting Value
If a hike to Machu Picchu, concluding with a traditional Peruvian meal, or a private walk through St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum accompanied by an exclusive guide sound like peak experiences, that’s because they are. And that’s what today’s employees want, more than anything. They desire experiences which are one-of-a-kind, curated to their interests and impossible […]
August 12, 2017
Getting the Most Out of Your Event Management Agency
Outsourcing events to an event management agency is a great idea. Your people are busy doing other things to keep the wheels turning. But getting the most out of your event management agency involves a series of key actions to ensure that the whole affair is kept on track. This post will cover what those […]
August 8, 2017
Improving Employee Recognition with Incentive Travel
Your staff is the backbone of your company. Every day, they work hard to create the conditions you need to keep your bottom line healthy and your enterprise thriving. That’s why recognizing their efforts is crucial. Day to day work can feel like a thankless grind, if your people feel that they’re not appreciated. Resentment […]
August 4, 2017
Ok. So, You Don’t Have the Budget for an Incentive Trip. Now What?
Budgets these days are tight. But as my mother likes to say (repeatedly), “There’s always a way”. I guess mom must have rubbed off on me, because I know that’s true. You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you might find you get what you need. My mom didn’t say […]
July 29, 2017
A Travel Incentive Is Not an Expense – It’s a Smart Investment
Some of you reading this will have had your battles with colleagues about getting this line item into the budget. Some see travel incentives as a frivolous, extraneous expenditure with no real value. But that’s a little crazy. The truth is that travel incentives carry a huge ROI. You’re investing in your people and it’s […]
July 29, 2017
Find Your Travel Incentive Sweet Spot With These Tips
It’s not breaking news that every company is different, when it comes to selecting the right travel incentives. Effective, professional planning acknowledges this factor, while understanding that some key rules apply. Crucial to putting in place incentives that work for your organization is to find your travel incentive sweet spot. Following are some general tips […]
July 24, 2017
Employee Travel Rewards During the Summer Months
Summer is the silly season. As the weather warms, you notice an interesting phenomenon around the office. People are checking out. Eyes glaze over. Gazes are trained on a distant horizon. Things slow down to a crawl. But the work is still there. So, what do you do? Employee travel rewards during the summer months […]
July 13, 2017
A Travel Incentive Program Is Easier to Run Than a Merchandise Program
Sure. It’s a debatable assertion. Travel incentive programs require planning and logistics support and a keen understanding of employee desires. But a merchandise program? While it may seem easier on the surface, there are some key considerations that make it a much less attractive proposition. At any rate, with Incentive Travel Group on your side, […]
July 3, 2017
