Curating the Perfect Incentive Trip

With the use of Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok curating the perfect trip and highlighting destinations around the world; it’s easy to get the travel bug. For the third year in a row, an astounding 91% of the Incentive Research Foundation’s survey respondents cited winning an incentive trip as ‘very’ or ‘extremely motivating.’ Putting it plainly, people want to travel. In order to motivate and give your winners the trip of their dreams, here’s what the data is showing:

Top positives for an incentive trip:

1.        Relaxation time

2.        Unique experiences

3.        Luxurious experiences and accommodations

4.        Ability to bring a guest

5.        Winner credit to spend on ‘extras’ or out of pocket trip expenses

Top trip activities:

1.        Relaxation time

2.        Cultural/local activities

3.        Adventurous/thrilling activities

4.        Outdoor

5.        Tied for fifth: Shopping and spa

Ideal Trip Length:

·      Majority stated 4-6 days in North American destinations are ideal

·      At least a week is needed for international/non-North America trips by 83% of respondents

·      Actual length of incentive trips according to Cvent were 4-6 days

·      Almost 60% opt to extend their trip

Destination Features:

1.        Sunny and beachy

2.        Adventurous

3.        Mountainous

4.        Historical

5.        Nature-centric

Top Recommended Incentive Destinations from Previous Experiences

1.        Hawaii

2.        Central America

3.        The Caribbean

4.        Western Europe

5.        Tied for fifth: San Diego and Las Vegas

Cvent’s Most Popular Incentive Travel Bookings for 2024:

1.        Playa del Carmen, Mexico

2.        Nassau, Bahamas

3.        San Jose/Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

4.        Grand Cayman

5.        Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Using the data from The Incentive Research Foundation and Cvent, here’s the formula to ensure you give your incentive winners the best trip possible, which will both motivate and inspire excellence:

Curation for the ideal incentive trip, you know according to the data ;)

·      Location: Somewhere warm and sunny, preferably tropical but a dry heat will also do

·      Activities: Emphasis on relaxation and unwinding with a hint of adventure and local experiences brought into the mix

·      Duration: 4-6 days with the opportunity for winners and their guests to extend

·      Bonus points: Luxurious resort with a folio credit for a la carte spending and extras

The formula is simple, provide a relaxing and memorable experience in a warm destination to delight winners. Fab at Incentives is here to also make your specific incentive trip simple with breaking down the nuances and logistics as well as providing surprises and details to delight. We can’t wait to host you for those 4-6 sunny days allowing you to do what is most desired, relax.