The study explores trends in attendee preferences, factors in destination selection, and how incentive travel...
The Industry Outlook for 2024 provides good news about growth of incentive program budgets and use of merchandise, gift card, and event gifting. But there are some indicators that incentive professionals are proceeding with caution.
Representing a cross section of the incentives, rewards, and recognition industry, the IRF Board of Trustees leads the foundation in meeting its mission of conducting research and providing education highlighting the power of incentive and motivational programs.
Generational Expectations of Incentives explores ways that incentive and reward programs can be re-designed to maximize their appeal to young professionals, while remaining relevant to those in the mid and late stages of their careers, whose motivation remains vital.
The 2023 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) reports that, overall, the incentive travel industry is strong. Growth is projected through 2025 for both number of people participating in incentive trips as well as per-person spend.
In partnership with Destination Canada, the IRF conducted roundtable discussions on how incentive buyers partner with suppliers to harness the motivational power of the destination to create lasting impact among attendees.
The study examines how ready the industry is to meet the strong demand for incentive travel given challenges posed by the broader market.
The IRF’s new Accelerate program is focused on mid-level incentives professionals who are ready to get more involved in the incentives industry.
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.
The study explores trends in attendee preferences, factors in destination selection, and how incentive travel program design can impact employee motivation.
The Future of the Incentives Industry Workforce explores post-pandemic workforce attitudes and priorities, and addresses challenges in attracting and retaining talent.
As we enter 2023, COVID concerns have subsided, while workforce issues take on increased urgency. Given one of the most challenging labor markets in history, incentives are a critical business strategy to help organizations attract, retain, and build culture.
The 2023 Industry Outlook reports an optimistic outlook for 2023 despite continuing challenges to the global economy. With a critical focus on attracting and retaining talent, businesses consider non-cash incentive programs to be a valuable tool to motivate a changing workforce.
