The demands of a changing workforce are creating increasing demand for incentive professionals to boost...
Browse through our extensive library of research on non-cash rewards, incentive travel, motivational meetings and recognition.
As we enter 2024, incentive professionals are called to transform incentive programs with new rewards and experiences in a challenging economic environment.
Ten up-and-coming incentives professionals have been selected to participate in the IRF’s year-long program.
Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting outlook remains generally positive, but the effects of the ongoing economic and labor markets are starting to chip away at the optimism of third parties.
IRF Board of Trustees leads the foundation in meeting its mission of conducting research and providing education highlighting the power of incentive and motivational programs.
This study looks at which rewards resonate with employees by career phase and income group, then discusses ways programs can change to maximize effectiveness.
The newly released 2023 Incentive Travel Index reports that, overall, the incentive travel industry is strong. Growth is projected through 2025 for both number participants in incentive trips as well as per-person spend.
This exclusive event provides over 500 invited attendees with direct exposure to the industry’s preeminent voices and applicable analysis of the IRF’s research.
In September, the IRF in conjunction with Destination Canada, gathered industry professionals at the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. The group participated in roundtable discussions and shared their insights on how to position and develop programming around a destination for impact, and how resources like Destination Management Organizations, Hoteliers, DMCs and others can be used to maximum effect. The findings and insights collected during this event were presented in the white paper Maximizing the Value of Your Incentive Destination
AI: Uses and Possibilities for Incentives Professionals
The AI Revolution: A Technical Review of AI Capabilities for Corporate Events, Rewards & Incentives
IRF Webinar: Revisiting How to Maximize the Value of Your Incentive Destination
IRF Webinar: 2024 Industry Outlook for Europe: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting
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