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4 Ps and 3 Tips for Inspiring Incentive Travel

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In the 2022 Incentive Research Foundation Report (IRF), “the percentage that found group incentive travel to be ‘extremely’ or ‘very motivating’ increased to 91%.” They bring invaluable knowledge of the corporate culture and individual preferences to the table. Prevent Surprises: Speaking of site visits, nobody likes surprises.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

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Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Tell a Story. Her trick when using numbers: Use data to tell a story.

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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

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of meeting space. We are booking small corporate meetings and associations for 2022. Many of these are executive/leadership meetings—in-person with a hybrid component. Many are eager to get back to in-person meetings, but want to start small We are also getting requests for a help with hybrid components.

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AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life

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Not only does that come as good news for concert and theater goers, but it’s also an exciting development for planners that rely on these types of non-traditional venues for galas, corporate meetings, training and development seminars and product launches. We are really looking forward to getting clients back in the buildings.”

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