CURRENT RESEARCH


incentive travel
Current Research

IRF Pulse Survey: The Impact of COVID-19 on Incentive Travel in 2022 (Infographic)

The majority of respondents to the IRF’s February 2022 pulse survey were planning incentive travel programs in 2022 — but flexibility was key.

IRF Trends
Current Research

The IRF 2022 Trends Report

As we entered 2022, companies were navigating workforce challenges including continued uncertainty, more employees working remotely, and “The Great Resignation.”

Merchandise, Gift Cards, Event Gifting
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Industry Outlook for 2022: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting

The IRF reported an optimistic outlook for 2022 tempered by the lingering effects of Covid, cancellations, and uncertainty in 2021. For the first time ever, this IRF signature study was expanded include European participants.

points
Current Research

The Psychology of Points

The study explores how participating in point programs increases employee engagement, intrinsic motivation, and identification with the organization. It also provides practical guidance on how to design and implement a successful points program.

WELLNESS
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The IRF 2021 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study

Wellness has long been a part of meetings and incentives. With COVID continuing to pose health threats and impact attendee comfort and confidence, planners are looking at the concept of wellness through a different lens.

health & safety
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Health & Safety Protocols Lead to COVID-Free Event

The IRF hosted nearly 500 attendees at one of the industry’s first post-pandemic live events, the IRF 2021 Education Invitational. Throughout the entire planning process, health & safety protocols were a driving factor in every decision.

incentive travel
Current Research

The Impact of Destination Choice on Motivation

Discusses significant shifts in the type of incentive trips participants want coming out of the pandemic.

incentive travel
Current Research

Buyer Decision Drivers

As organizations began to consider incentive travel programs again in April 2021, we gathered a group of incentive professionals from across the country who met in person in Palm Beach to discuss the factors that are driving buyer decisions.

health & safety
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Health Information & Attendee Privacy: Getting Back to Meetings and Incentives Safely

This paper shares insights into approaches to health and safety, as well as managing the privacy of information gathered in the pursuit of a safe event.

Merchandise & Gift Cards
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Event Alternatives and their Impact on Culture

How organizations continued to motivate and recognize employees and stakeholders during the pandemic, while also connecting people socially for meetings and events.

IRF Trends
Current Research

The IRF 2021 Trends Report

Key trends for 2021 that were expected to impact a workforce and sales landscape that had been dramatically changed by the pandemic.

Merchandise & Gift Cards
Current Research

Industry Outlook for 2021: Merchandise and Gift Cards

Despite the often devastating impact the pandemic had on the incentives industry in 2020, the IRF’s Industry Outlook for 2021 reported the continued importance of incentive programs to employers.