New focus on incentives show talent motivation still a key
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 19 September 2023
The recovery of the incentive travel sector is going from strength to strength, with its global market value projected to reach GBP174 billion by 2031, according to a report by IBTM World.
IBTM World’s 2023 Incentive Travel Report, written by Mike Fletcher, indicates that the sector is growing at an annual rate of 12.1 per cent, and predicts that the number of people participating in incentive travel programs world wide will grow by 61 per cent in 2024, compared to 2019.
These figures reflect the power of incentive travel schemes as a way to attract, retain and motivate talent and as an essential driver of culture and reputation, particularly as the modern workforce becomes ever more disparate, with working-from-home and hybrid working.
These figures reflect the power of incentive travel schemes as a way to attract, retain and motivate talent and as an essential driver of culture and reputation, particularly as the modern workforce becomes ever more disparate, with working-from-home and hybrid working.
Benefits such as inclusivity, peer-to-peer relationships and being able to take a partner on a trip have become more relevant to employees, according to 66 per cent of incentive travel agencies.
Despite its revival, the sector still faces significant challenges - including talent shortages, inflation, rising travel and supply chain costs. Also, tighter corporate budgets have resulted in a reduction in the frequency of business trips and fewer employees attending face-to-face events. The report highlights the need for companies to adapt their incentive travel schemes to ensure they remain competitive.
The importance of authenticity, wellness and sustainability all are highlighted, driving a new breed of incentive travel programs that reflect the changing expectations of the workforce. Employees now place more emphasis on incentives that provide valued experiences, support corporate social responsibility (CSR), and demonstrate concern for employees, with 35 per cent of respondents placing greater value on wellness activities and 44 per cent underlining the importance of CSR-focused team building.
For more go to: https://www.ibtmworld.com/en-gb/lp/mice-industry-insights.html.
Despite its revival, the sector still faces significant challenges - including talent shortages, inflation, rising travel and supply chain costs. Also, tighter corporate budgets have resulted in a reduction in the frequency of business trips and fewer employees attending face-to-face events. The report highlights the need for companies to adapt their incentive travel schemes to ensure they remain competitive.
The importance of authenticity, wellness and sustainability all are highlighted, driving a new breed of incentive travel programs that reflect the changing expectations of the workforce. Employees now place more emphasis on incentives that provide valued experiences, support corporate social responsibility (CSR), and demonstrate concern for employees, with 35 per cent of respondents placing greater value on wellness activities and 44 per cent underlining the importance of CSR-focused team building.
For more go to: https://www.ibtmworld.com/en-gb/lp/mice-industry-insights.html.
