Press Releases


 

IRF Study Examines Incentive Preferences by Career Stage

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.

 

2023 Incentive Travel Index Released

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.

 

IRF Hosts Incentive Professional Roundtables, Releases “Maximizing the Value of Your Incentive Destination”

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.

 

Demand for Incentive Travel Remains Strong, But Service Level Gap Still Exists

The study examines how ready the industry is to meet the strong demand for incentive travel given challenges posed by the broader market.

 

IRF Launches New Program to Accelerate Incentive Professionals’ Careers

The IRF’s new Accelerate program is focused on mid-level incentives professionals who are ready to get more involved in the incentives industry.

 

2024 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.

 

New IRF Study Reports on Top Incentive Travel Destinations According to Attendees

The study explores trends in attendee preferences, factors in destination selection, and how incentive travel program design can impact employee motivation.

 

Compensation and Awareness are Major Challenges to Recruiting into the Incentives Industry

The Future of the Incentives Industry Workforce explores post-pandemic workforce attitudes and priorities, and addresses challenges in attracting and retaining talent.

 

Top Trends for Incentive Programs in 2023 Address Workforce Issues and Economic Challenges

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.

 

IRF’s 2023 Incentives Industry Outlook Positive for North America and Europe

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.

 

IRF Announces Location for 2023 Education Invitational

The 2023 IRF Education Invitational will now take place at the fabulous Resorts World Las Vegas, Monday, June 5 – Thursday, June 8, 2023. The 2023 IRF Education Invitational will be designed to show attendees how to deliver a fresh and memorable program in Las Vegas.

 

New IRF Study Examines Importance and Implementation of Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Incentives and Meetings

This study examines ways large and small that businesses are employing sustainable practices to differentiate themselves, align with corporate goals, reduce costs, and generate competitive advantage.