The 2026 IRF Trends Report highlights how incentive professionals are navigating rising costs, geopolitical uncertainty,...
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This study that examines the role of incentives in motivating employees to participate in and complete required training, learning, and certification programs. The research addresses which structures are most effective, and how incentives can be designed to maximize engagement.
The 2026 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) reports relative stability amid mounting pressures, including geopolitical instability and securing airlift.
Our panel discussed the financial incentives, destination expertise, local partnerships, and planning support that CVBs and DMOs provide throughout the program lifecycle.
As organizations increasingly use rewards and recognition to motivate employees, this study explores what employees value, how they engage with these programs, and how organizations can refine program design to strengthen motivation and influence behavior.
Our panel discussed how incentive program owners and their partners are currently measuring the effectiveness and business impact of incentive travel programs – and offered suggestions for improvement.
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