Archive for 2023
From Theatre to Cocktails: Calculating the Perfect Fit for Your Event Space
Are you planning an event and struggling to determine the perfect space for your guests? The room capacity of an event space can be tricky to calculate, but it’s crucial to ensure that everyone has enough room to move around and enjoy the event. In this post, we’ll explore how to determine the room capacity…
Read MoreUnlocking the Potential: Tips for Associations to Market their Annual Conference to Non-Members
Associations play a vital role in fostering industry connections and knowledge exchange through their annual conferences. However, attracting non-members to these events can be a challenge. To ensure a successful and well-attended conference, associations need to implement effective marketing strategies that target non-members. In this blog post, we will explore valuable tips for associations to…
Read MoreArchitectural Marvels: Exploring Rich Architectural Heritage in Incentive Travel for Real Estate Professionals
For real estate professionals with a passion for architecture, what better way to reward their achievements than by taking them on an incentive travel program to a destination renowned for its architectural marvels? In this blog post, we will delve into the allure of exploring rich architectural heritage as part of an incentive travel experience…
Read MoreEmbracing Event Technology: Navigating Attendee Comfort Zones
As meeting planners, we recognize the significance of event technology in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of conferences and events. However, we must also consider whether technology is pushing attendees out of their comfort zones. In this blog post, we explore the challenges and benefits of embracing event technology and discuss strategies to address attendee…
Read MoreThe Importance of Off-Site Experiences in Incentive Programs: Creating Unforgettable Memories
The ITM Events team is passionate about incentive programs for 3 main reasons – travel, the food and the experiences. In this post we’re going to talk about the experiences component of incentive programs and more specifically, off-site experiences. Off-site experiences are when you transport your guests away from the main location of your event…
Read MoreMotivating Sales Teams: The Importance of Incentive Programs and Why You Need an Event Planner to Plan It
Incentive programs are essential for large companies with sales teams, as they help motivate and reward employees for their hard work and achievements. These programs offer a range of benefits, including increased productivity, improved morale, and greater job satisfaction. Here are some of the main reasons why incentive programs are so important: Boosting employee motivation:…
Read MoreRewarding Your Top Performers: Creating an Incentive Program With Experiences They’ll Never Forget
How do you reward the top performers in your company? How do you reward those who are always going above and beyond for you? How do you push your employees to see what’s possible? “What is an incentive program? An incentive program is the structured use of rewards and recognition to motivate desired behavior from…
Read MoreIs an all-inclusive the only option for your incentive program?
Is an all-inclusive the only option for your incentive program? Of course it’s not! We recently talked about the idea of taking your incentive program out on the high seas. And there are some incredible adventure options we want to talk about soon but in this post we’re going to talk about going to a…
Read MoreBroadening Horizons: The Importance of National Associations Moving Their Conferences Across Canada
For national associations in Canada, organizing conferences is an excellent opportunity to bring industry professionals together, foster collaboration, and share knowledge. While it may be tempting to host conferences in major cities like Toronto, there are numerous destinations across Canada that offer unique advantages for hosting successful events. In this blog post, we will explore…
Read MoreIncentives on the High Seas
When we talk about incentive programs, the first thing that usually comes to mind are beaches at a beautiful resort. But did you know there are many other types of incentive programs, many other places in the world that your executives and staff would love to experience. In this post we’re going to talk specifically…
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