There are some companies that are aware of the benefits of a travel incentive program and yet do not implement this because of their lack of experience, expertise and resources. Indeed, implementing such an incentive scheme requires some knowledge and can put unnecessary stress on an organization’s personnel tasked with its design and implementation.
One viable workaround for this stumbling block is to enlist the aid of incentive travel houses or travel planners who have the capabilities, experience and industry connections which will ensure the successful implementation of such an incentive scheme.
But with so many firms offering essentially the same services, how can your business choose which company to partner with? Here are a few important factors to consider.
Ample resources
Enlisting the aid of an incentive travel house means that you are entrusting a few or all of the key aspects involved in a travel incentive program. This means that the partner you choose should have the experience, and sufficient resources, to help you with the different facets of a travel incentive program—from planning to marketing to implementation. This is particularly important if you are outsourcing all the tasks involved.
A trusted representative
Planning and implementing a travel incentive program entails numerous tasks which require dealing with different vendors and specialist. Your chosen travel house and its personnel will act as your representative and, as such, should hold your best interests first and foremost.
On top of that, your chosen company needs to perform multiple roles, chief of which is acting as your advisor in different matters.
Program cheerleader
One of the more important tasks involved in the implementation of an incentive travel program is generating interest and excitement among the members of an organization.
Tailored to your needs
Each organization has different goals and cultures that need to be taken into account in designing and planning an incentive scheme. The partner you choose should have the necessary flexibility and creativity to help you come up with an appealing incentive program that takes into account the end results that you wish to achieve.
A suitable partner should also have ample experience in working with different types of budgets. In fact, one of the major reasons why some companies do not implement an incentive scheme is the perceived notion that it requires a massive amount of investment. With the help of a seasoned partner, companies can find ways to fund the program.
"I've been working with Bruce and his team on two projects and they've been great to work with. Bruce has helped us set up a referral/incentive program for us to roll out with our clients and strategic partners. Bruce was great to work with. He's set up a 7 tier program that allows for flexibility and he's also helped us to market the program."
"Beverly arranged and managed the early Envivio Sales incentive trips for us. Each of our events was an outstanding and motivating experience Our Sales team appreciated the attention to detail and to fun. Qualifying for the "trip" was a motivating factor behind many end of year sales pushes. I will use Beverly again in the future."
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