Advancing the Science of Incentives and Motivation

Through Research

Browse through our extensive library of research on non-cash rewards, incentive travel, motivational meetings and recognition.

Advancing the Science of Incentives and Motivation

Through Research

Browse through our extensive library of research on non-cash rewards, incentive travel, motivational meetings and recognition.

Access the IRF’s recent, relevant and impactful research

Research

Incentive Travel Programs – Expectations And Challenges

This study examines how ready the industry is to meet the strong demand for incentive travel given challenges posed by the broader market, including inflation and workforce issues.

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Press Release

2023 IRF Service Award Winners Announced

Volunteers are critical to the impact the IRF is making on the incentives industry. The IRF Service Awards help us recognize and celebrate the innovative work of our volunteers.

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Research

Attendee Preferences For Incentive Travel

Attendee Preferences for Incentive Travel explores the impact of destinations on motivation and value perception among the participants themselves. 

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2024 IRF Committee Applications Are Open!

Do you want to be more involved with The IRF? Consider applying for one of our committees.

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webinar

IRF Webinar: Incentive Travel Programs – Expectation & Challenges

During this webinar, we discussed the IRF’s new study, Incentive Travel Programs – Expectations & Challenges. Our panel provided a view of the hospitality market from the perspective of incentive planners, hoteliers, and tourism bureaus/DMCs. They discussed the study’s findings on the ongoing effects of inflation and a tight labor market on the design, execution, and cost of incentive travel programs.

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The IRF 2023 Education Invitational: Experience The Incentiverse!

Thank you to everyone who made this event a success!

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