The 2026 IRF Trends Report highlights how incentive professionals are navigating rising costs, geopolitical uncertainty,...
Research / IRF Pulse Survey: The Impact of COVID-19 on Incentive Travel in 2022 (Infographic)
by Incentive Research Foundation
Incentive travel is a go! The majority of respondents to IRF’s survey are planning incentive travel programs in 2022, but flexibility is key. As disruptions from COVID variants continue, health & safety protocols and considerations are still major factors in decision-making and travel planning. When it comes program dates and locations, there are high rates of change in response to COVID variants and travel restrictions.
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.
