The study explores trends in attendee preferences, factors in destination selection, and how incentive travel...
Research / IRF Webinar: IRF Industry Outlook for 2021: Merchandise and Gift Cards
by Incentive Research Foundation
The Incentive Research Foundation’s Industry Outlook for 2021: Merchandise and Gift Cards reports a more optimistic outlook for 2021 than might be expected after the challenges resulting from the pandemic. View the IRF’s Industry Outlook for 2021 webinar, where IRF President Stephanie Harris and IRF Chief Research Adviser Rick Garlick present this useful analysis of how incentive, rewards and recognition programs are being designed and budgeted for 2021. Viewers will get useful insights and benchmarks on non-cash reward types, average spend, and how incentive programs have changed in response to the pandemic.
The release of the IRF’s Industry Outlook for 2021: Merchandise and Gift Cards was supported by IRF Research Advocacy Partner, Bonusly.
Our panel discussed the new Incentive Travel Index data and how incentive professionals are delivering outstanding incentive travel programs despite the budgetary constraints.
The outlook for non-cash rewards in 2025 remains positive across both North America and Europe. North American economic optimism rebounds from near historic lows to 23%, signaling a stronger outlook for 2025.
