Incentive trips for companies have become increasingly popular over recent years. And it’s not hard to see why, given that they benefit the company organising them, the attendees and the businesses involved in designing them. As we’ve discussed in previous posts, the Costa del Sol lends itself to these sorts of events. In today’s article, we want to tell you all about the biggest trends in the incentive trip sector right now. Keep reading to discover what’s in.
What are incentive trips and why are they important
Incentive trips for companies are activities and experiences that seek to motivate and incentivise your employees. In a highly competitive market which sees companies bidding to recruit the best staff, incentives can be a powerful tool to help retain your best workers and boost the productivity of the team as a whole. From classic options to more disruptive and innovative ideas, there are all sorts of incentive activities out there that will have the desired impact. Have we piqued your interest? We thought so.
The biggest sector trends right now
1. Use streaming to get everyone involved
You don’t need us to tell you that technology is a powerful tool. The hybrid or remote working model that many companies are operating today opens the door to modern-minded companies. Have you ever considered what an incentive trip would look like if the employees couldn’t be there in person? Streaming is the answer, a tool that can also be used to keep employees’ families up-to-date with everything that’s going on during the incentive.
2. Choose exclusive experiences that can be personalised
It’s likely that your employees won’t reap the desired benefits - motivation - from your incentive trip if the activities you are offering are not of interest to them. Personalisation and exclusivity are two key words that you should engrave in your mind when you’re planning your next incentive trip, whatever sector you’re operating in. Simply put, this means offering a range of activities with opportunities to personalise the experience. Groups should be small and participants should be given a certain degree of flexibility within the activity. This will help boost their engagement.
3. Create content from the experience
Drones, GoPros and photo shoots are just some of the opportunities you have at your fingertips to enrich your incentive trip. You’re sure to have seen examples of great incentive trips on social media. This is because somebody had the bright idea to record, edit and produce content about the experience. Try it out for yourself. Your employees will enjoy taking a look at the photos and videos of the trip once they’re back home.
4. Organise competitions between different departments
Big companies have a lot of departments. Sales, finance, customer experience and marketing are some of the most common, but they are far from the only ones. One of the biggest trends in incentive trips for companies right now is organising competitions between departments to boost engagement. Incentive trip agencies have activities such as treasure hunts and team building sessions in their catalogues. So why not give it a try for your next incentive?
5. Focus on wellness and personal development
Last, but by no means least, is one of the biggest international trends in the world of incentive trips right now: wellness and personal development. Employees are increasingly focused on their wellbeing and progress meaning that activities such as mindfulness, life coaching and therapy are always going to be a hit. Likewise, including local and gastronomic experiences as part of your trip is always likely to be well received.
As you can see, there’s no lack of options out there. Whether you were already familiar with these trends or heard about them for the first time in this post, we hope that you’ve been inspired to embrace them in your next incentive trip. Don’t forget: the Costa del Sol is full of exceptional venues and professional service providers that will make your experience a success.
