Industry News From Member Companies And Important Releases

The Industry News section is a collection of news postings which feature press releases from member companies and other important news releases in the incentive industry. 

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How airlines can heighten customer experience through payouts and rewards

Posted on 7/25/2024
Airlines are going to need every tool available to keep up with increasing traveler expectations and added regulatory requirements. Fortunately, there are a number of smart, flexible strategies airlines can employ to improve CX across the customer jo

Attendee Preferences For Incentive Travel

Posted on 7/8/2024
The selection of an incentive destination is an important part of designing an incentive travel program...

Effective Incentive Plans Don’t Happen by Accident

Posted on 6/24/2024
The complexity and comprehensiveness required to produce proper ROI prevents these from being DIY projects

Incentive Travel Market is projected to soar

Posted on 6/19/2024
By end user, the corporate institutions segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 11.97% during Incentive Travel Market Forecast

Why Building Loyal Brand Fans Will Drive Success

Posted on 5/23/2024
Wouldn’t we all like “cult” brand followers that paint their faces like the Las Vegas Raiders? Or consumers that tattoo an Apple logo on their arms? To get it, brands must continuously engage with their audience, leveraging data and insights...

How AI Is Influencing Corporate Incentive Programs

Posted on 5/15/2024
The Incentive Research Foundation's new studies reveal the potential benefits artificial intelligence can bring to the industry.

Northstar/Cvent Incentive PULSE Survey

Posted on 4/30/2024
While bookings aren’t as robust as they were last fall, optimism for incentives is high.

IRR Market Report 2024: Big Potential, With Some Headwinds and Growing ROI Questions

Posted on 2/29/2024
Here’s a report on the incentive, rewards, and recognition market based on the insights of executives from 14 companies focused on recognition, incentive programs, or both.

Incentives, Recognition, Rewards 2024 Market Report: No Big News Is Good News

Posted on 2/16/2024
An analysis of market reports from leading industry associations and interviews with executives from all sectors of the incentive, recognition, and rewards business demonstrate continued across-the-board growth with no major headlines.

The IFI Provides Guidance for Clients About Tax Considerations

Posted on 2/8/2024
The Incentive Federation, Inc. has released its latest project entitled “Tax Considerations for Incentives, Recognition and Safety Programs,” a compilation of numerous industry papers and presentations published by industry experts.

Top Incentive Trends in 2024

Posted on 2/8/2024
The Incentive Research Foundation’s annual industry update reveals that changing workforce needs...

Future Consumer Loyalty Programs Will Increase Personalization

Posted on 1/25/2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer engagement, loyalty programs have entered a new era marked by hyper-personalization, a highly anticipated trend for 2024 that focuses on consumers’ wishes individually.

How to Bring Employees Together for the Holidays – Even If They’re Far Apart

Posted on 10/23/2023
The holidays are a time for togetherness and wrapping up the year with joy, but doing so has gotten trickier in the business world.

High-End Incentives

Posted on 10/17/2023
Keeping Participants Engaged With Memorable Experiences

Banking on Rewards: How Open Banking is Benefiting from Digital Gift Cards

Posted on 10/17/2023
Open banking is gaining momentum and now stands at the forefront of financial innovation, disrupting traditional banking models and enhancing the customer experience. But even with this momentum, a critical question remains: how can this burgeoning i