Recent Research

Research

Building a Culture of Recognition

The study explores the importance of designing programs that foster timely, frequent, sincere, and consistent recognition that drives employee engagement and satisfaction.

Research

Help Shape the Future of Our Industry

Become a Guest Lecturer and raise awareness of the incentives industry. Download these informative presentation modules.

Research

The Top Ten Takeaways on the State of Sustainability in European Incentive Programs

This report explores the perception and priorities around sustainability from the perspective of European incentive program designers, third parties, hotels, corporate leadership, and incentive travel participants.

Research

IRF Webinar: 2025 European Attendee Preferences for Incentive Travel

Our panelists examine key findings from our new report 2025 European Attendee Preferences for Incentive Travel. They explore trends in attendee preferences, factors in destination selection, and how incentive travel program design can impact employee motivation.

Research

IRF Webinar: Non-Cash Value Perception: Identifying the Tipping Point

Our panel discusses the importance of determining the optimal monetary value for incentive rewards. While higher rewards can boost motivation and participation, there is a threshold where additional increases have diminishing returns.

Core Categories:


cubes.png

Current Research

The latest research and analysis of the industry’s biggest issues

Read The Research
cubes.png

Toolkits

Downloadable forms, templates, guides, tips, and resources

Use The Toolkits
cubes.png

Legacy Research

Research that continues to provide relevant insights and instruction

Read The Research
cubes.png

Recorded Content

Get advice from the experts in webinars and video clips

Watch The Recordings
IRFVEGAS_EDUBREAKOUTS_157-1-scaled.jpg

Partner with IRF

Supporting the IRF’s research is a great opportunity for your company to receive extensive exposure around one of the IRF’s research releases.

Learn More

2025 Research Calendar


2025 IRF Trends Report

Read more

Non-Cash Value Perception: Identifying the Tipping Point

Read more

2025 European Attendee Preferences for Incentive Travel

Building a Culture of Recognition

Top 10 Things Top Performing Companies Do Differently

Top Performers: Industry Releases

2025 Incentive Travel Index

Industry Outlook for 2026: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting