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O.C. Tanner 2025 Global Culture Report Highlights Need for Fresh Approach to Total Rewards   Here are some key points from this recently published report from this global recognition leader:   “The foremost challenge now is closing the distance between organizational offerings and employee needs. There’s no better time to make Total Rewards more effective to ensure both the individual and the business can thrive.”   According to the company’s research, “less than 40% of workers know the meaning of the term, “Total Rewards,” and only 14% of those people can explain it. Some confuse it with a customer loyalty program.” Check out the report here:  https://lnkd.in/e9nCP5Hv #recognition #humancapital #totalrewards #culture

SITE - Society for Incentive Travel Excellence and The Incentive Research Foundation Publish Annual Study on Incentive Travel.... This jam-packed report highlights major worldwide trends in incentive travel.   One statistic caught our eye:   41% of respondents agree that incentive travel design is lagging in an era of generational change.   One trend is almost universal: Participants want more free time. #incentivetravel #motivation #engagement     https://lnkd.in/eHbQPzDs

Discover 5 Destinations That Inspired America’s Greatest Songs, Books, and Movies   From the Jersey Shore to the Pacific Coast Highway, these landmarks hold the power to shape art and culture, writes Kerry J. Byrne of Fox News Media. Pulse Experiential Travel has them covered. Check them out here.   https://lnkd.in/eei64yQ8 #experiences

Adventure Tourism Continues Growth Surge....   A report in Travel And Tour World finds that, “As of 2022, the adventure tourism market was valued at $324.90 billion and is projected to soar to $1,947.5 billion by 2032, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 19.5% from 2023 to 2032.”   It attributes the growth to “rising demand for sustainable travel options, a shift in consumer preferences toward experiential tourism, and the powerful impact of social media in highlighting lesser-known destinations.” Click here for the full report:   https://lnkd.in/eBPv5QM5 #incentivetravel #experiences #rewards

Italy Overtakes Mexico as Top Fall Destination for US Travelers...   Reporting in Travel + Leisure, Taryn White shares the news that Italy is now the No. 1 destination for fall travelers, overtaking Mexico.   The data comes from Squaremouth Inc, reportedly the largest travel insurance exchange in the US.   It also shows that travel is up 8% this year and that average trip costs are up over 36%. Whatever your choice for fall vacations, Pulse Experiential Travel can take you there with unforgettable experiences. #gifting #incentives #rewards #recognition #experiences   https://lnkd.in/eQJU4UXA

The Incentive Research Foundation Shares Studies Demonstrating Impact of Recognition....   The organization’s Academic Research in Action series highlights two empirical studies demonstrating the financial and customer service impacts of effectively designed recognition programs.   A key finding from one study is that team-based recognition can increase both engagement and effort in a fast-food setting. #incentives #rewards #recognition   https://lnkd.in/e99AxgD6

Guess Which State Is Ranked the Most Beautiful?   The editors at Thrillist came up with a list of the most beautiful states in the US ranked in order.   Sorry Iowa, Kansas, and Indiana, it’s not one of you. Check out who makes the top 10.   The good news is that Pulse Experiential Travel has an experience to offer in almost every state. #experiences #travel #rewards #gifting   https://lnkd.in/eGSXBGp9

Pulse Experiential Travel Event Booking Capabilities Featured in RNN Media....   Our unique ability to provide access to the world’s greatest entertainment and sporting events was featured recently in the incentive and recognition industry’s weekly newsletter.   We can not only provide tickets for individuals and small groups to leading events, we also can help gain access to related activities or set up complete programs for small groups.   Our customers are often incentive and meetings companies not set up to meet the needs of individuals or small groups.    https://lnkd.in/e5gQ5Mu3 #MICE #meetings #incentives #events

  Most Popular Airline Perk Isn’t What You’d Think, According to Survey....   A survey of 1,700 travelers who had flown at least once in the past 12 months finds that 63% of respondents say the number of free carry-on or checked bags was the most important factor when booking a flight, as reported by Stella J. Shon in Travel + Leisure Co..   Additionally, 50% indicate that flexible change and cancellation policies, along with free seat selection, are key decision-making factors.   These factors rank higher than other options such as legroom, Wi-Fi, and inflight entertainment, according to the survey by Travelport. #travel #experiences #airlines   https://lnkd.in/ec3GfJsF

Survey: Many in Gen Z Plan Trips Based on Favorite TV Show, Movies   Kelsey Allen of Thrillist writes that a survey of 2,000 people conducted by EduBirdie finds one in three Gen Zers base vacations on film locations and that their most desired destinations include:   1. County Antrim, Northern Ireland from Game of Thrones 2. Las Vegas from The Hangover 3. NYC from Friends, Sex and the City, and Home Alone 2 4. Paris, France from Emily in Paris 5. Skopelos, Greece from Mamma Mia! Indulge them with a Pulse Experiential Travel certificate. #incentivetravel #rewards #recognition   https://lnkd.in/em5AsHBW