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

The 2026 outlook for non-cash rewards is marked by a mix of optimism and emerging challenges across North America and Europe.  

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2025 Incentive Travel Index – Finance and Insurance Industry Highlights

Key findings from the finance & insnurance industry from 2025 Incentive Travel Index.

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2025 Incentive Travel Index – Technology Industry Highlights

Key findings from the technology industry from 2025 Incentive Travel Index.

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IRF Webinar: 2025 Incentive Travel Index: Top Trends

Join us for an exciting discussion about the future of incentive travel, including top destinations, evolving considerations in program design, and how incentive professionals are delivering outstanding incentive travel programs despite budgetary constraints.  

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Academic Research in Action: Incentive Fatigue: Why Rewards Lose Steam – and How to Fix Them 

Incentive and recognition programs often start strong and then stall over time. We explore research that points to practical ways to design programs that may keep their power longer and deliver measurable business results.

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2025 IRF Trends Report

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Non-Cash Value Perception: Identifying the Tipping Point

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2025 European Attendee Preferences for Incentive Travel

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2025 Incentive Travel Index

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