Incentive Travel
Number Crunching Motivation: The ROI of Incentives
As a travel management company, Carrousel Travel works with organizations of every size on their incentive travel and rewards programs. And while every organization is unique, some things never change. One of the most common questions organizations ask is around their return on investment. What’s the ROI of rewards programs? Like everything in this data-driven…
READ MORECash Isn’t King: Non-Cash Rewards Speak Louder Than Dollar Bills
The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) is one of the industry’s most respected sources for well-researched information. Their content focuses on the workplace: rewards, incentives, motivation, and recognition. When it comes to the global incentive and recognition industry, they’re pretty much the experts. Which is why we’re super excited to see what’s coming up in their…
READ MORE5 Tips for Planning Cost-Effective Meetings & Incentive Programs
Your organization could see huge cost savings for meetings with a little bit of foresight and planning that crosses over into incentive programs as well. Consider options around hotel negotiation, group air contracts, and more. Negotiate for multiple years Repeat business is the name of the game when it comes to hotel bookings. Being able…
READ MOREThe Biggest Incentives are the Most Intangible: Why Travel Reward Programs Work
There’s something of an explorer in all of us. This takes different forms depending on what’s happening in our lives, varying from mental frontiers to physical places. However, the reality for most people is that travel is a treat (well, those who travel often for business might disagree a bit). This is why, when it…
READ MOREHow to Optimize Your Incentive Program
When it comes to designing an incentive program, how does your company go about it? Chances are, if you’re relying on cash as your primary motivational tactic, there’s potential to do a lot better. Carrousel Travel recently hosted a Motivation Forum featuring Lantern Group president and behavioral scientist Kurt Nelson, Ph.D. As an expert in…
READ MORE4 Ideas for Companies of Any Size to Engage In Corporate Social Responsibility
Each generation brings a different set of ideals and expectations to the culture as a whole. And from shopping habits to workplace environments, one of the biggest shifts to come in recent years is around corporate social responsibility (or CSR), and how it relates to incentive travel. Corporate social responsibility is a term open to…
READ MOREDestination Team Building for Virtual Coworkers
One of the key pieces of any successful business is a team that works well together. While most of us don’t get to pick our coworkers any more than we get to pick our family, traditional work environments provide plenty of opportunities to build relationships. From simple daily interactions to organized office parties, it’s natural…
READ MORETen Things Your Company Should Be Doing
Curious what top performing companies are doing differently regarding non-cash rewards and recognition? You should be. In this white paper written by the Incentive Research Foundation, over 900 companies were reviewed and a little over 300 made the top-performing cut. Turns out those companies have a strong belief in non-cash rewards and recognition showing that…
READ MOREFrom our Owner: Top 10 Destinations
One of our owners, Neal Kraemer, shared his list of the top ten must-visit destinations he has experienced. Hover over or click on the images below to check them out! MYANMAR // Officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, also known as Burma, this sovereign state in Southeast Asia remains untouched creating a very…
READ MORETop 17 Places We’re Going in 2017
From corporate incentive programs and association meetings to continuing education experiences and special interest groups, Carrousel Travel accommodates the unique travel needs of all types of groups. Check out some of the top destinations that Carrousel Travel is sending our group clients this year: ALASKA | Special Interest Program | Relatives from across the nation…
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