The Incentive Industry Trends 2012 September 2012 Background and Survey Purpose Beginning in August 2008 it was decided that an appropriate topic for the 2008 Pulse Survey would be an incentive industry trends outlook for 2009 and with the continued economic conditions also an appropriate top ID: 284070
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Pulse Survey
The Incentive Industry Trends 2012
September 2012Slide2
Background and Survey Purpose
Beginning in August 2008 it was decided that an appropriate topic for the 2008 Pulse Survey would be an incentive industry trends outlook for 2009 and with the continued economic conditions, also an appropriate topic for the trends outlook for 2012/2013.
Given that the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) is charged with advancing the science of incentives, it surveyed industry professionals to obtain their opinions about the more salient trends affecting the industry during 2012/2013.
To this end, the IRF asked these professionals questions on trends with regard to incentive travel programs, merchandise non-cash programs, and budget changes forecast for 2012.
In addition to the current topic on industry trends, the IRF tracks core issues of continuing interest to the industry:
The extent to which company financial forecasts influence incentive programs;
The effect of competitor reactions on company incentive programs; and
Sensitivity to others’ perceptions of company incentive programs.
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Research Methods
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1 This question was changed to segment the respondents into categories for logical question sequencing in Fall 2012.Slide4
Highlights: Core Issues
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*Previously question was asked as;
“Sensitive to perceptions of program extravagance to the extent that it would impact the
type of company program awards and inclusions”Slide5
Current Topic
Industry Trends for 2011/20125
Incentive Travel ProgramsMerchandise Non-Cash Programs
ROI – Budget ConsiderationsSlide6
Perceived Impact of the Economy on Ability to Plan and Implement Incentive Travel Programs
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In the coming year what impact will the economy have on your ability to plan and implement travel incentive programs? (N=151)
Note: The response categories were modified in the May 2011 and the historical data was adjusted to reflect these changes.Slide7
Perceived Impact of the Current Air Transportation Environment of Incentive Travel Programs
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What impact does the current air transportation environment have on your incentive travel program planning?
(n=151)Slide8
Techniques Used In Coming Year To Enhance The Air Transportation Portion Of Incentive Travel Programs, What Component?
In the coming year, do you anticipate any of the following changes will be made with regard to choices of incentive travel programs? Check
all that apply. (n=151, multiple choice)
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Trending of Techniques Used To Enhance The Air Transportation Portion Of Incentive Travel Programs
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Anticipated Changes In Coming Year With Regards To Incentive Travel Program Destinations
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In
the coming year,
do you anticipate any of the following changes will be made with regard to incentive travel program destinations? Check all that apply
. (n=151, multiple locations)Slide11
Trending Anticipated Changes With Regards To Incentive Travel Program Destinations
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Anticipated Changes In Coming Year With Regards To Incentive Travel Accommodations
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In the coming year, what changes, if any, will be made with regard to accommodations
for incentive travel
programs?
Check all that apply.
(n=151, multiple response)Slide13
Trending Anticipated Changes With Regards To Incentive Travel Accommodations
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Anticipated Changes In Coming Year With Regards To Sponsored Non-Meal Related Components
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With regard to the sponsored (paid by your company) non-meal related components such as airline tickets, transfers, gifts, etc for incentive travel programs, what changes will be made in the coming year? (n=151)Slide15
Anticipated Changes With The Involvement Of Procurement And Purchasing In Travel Incentive Programs
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In the coming year, do you anticipate the involvement of procurement and purchasing with regard to your incentive programs to…(n=151)Slide16
Anticipated Changes In Incentive Travel Program Budgets for This Year
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In the coming year, do you anticipate budgets for incentive travel programs in general to… (n=151)Slide17
Trend Strategy For The Consideration Of Award Strategy Moving (Either Temporarily Or Permanently) From "Group Trips" To "Individual Travel Packages"
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With regard to planning and implementing incentive travel award programs, do you anticipate the consideration of award strategy moving (either temporarily or permanently) from "group trips" to "individual travel packages" to…n=151)Slide18
Geographic Region Chosen as “Destinations" for Incentive Travel Program(s).
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In the coming year, please indicate which geographic region you will choose as your "destinations" for your incentive travel program(s). (n=151)Slide19
Perceived Impact of the Economy on Ability to Plan and Implement Merchandise Non-Cash Incentive Programs
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Do you anticipate budgets for merchandise non-cash incentive programs in the coming year to…(n=124)
Note: 2008 vs. 2009 percentages not comparable because “not involved” response category added in 2009 survey.
Note: The response categories were modified in the May 2011 and the historical data was adjusted to reflect these changes.Slide20
Anticipated Changes This Year With Regards To Merchandise Non-cash Incentive Programs Award Selections
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With regard to merchandise non-cash incentive programs, what changes,, will be made this year with award selections? Select all that apply. (n=75)Slide21
Merchandise Types Used Within Reward and Recognition Programs
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What types of merchandise are you using within your reward and recognition program? Select all that apply
(n=71)Slide22
Use of Points Based System for Merchandise Non-Cash
Incentive Programs
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Do you use a "points-based" system for your merchandise non-cash incentive program?
(n=124)Slide23
Anticipated Changes In Non-Cash Incentive Program Budgets for This Year
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Do you anticipate budgets for non-cash incentive programs in the coming year to...(n=124)Slide24
Anticipated Changes Incentive Program Elements
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This year, do you anticipate the following incentive program elements will increase, decrease or remain the same? (n=124)Slide25
General IssuesOf Interest to the Industry
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Budget Changes for Incentive Program ElementsSlide26
Impact on Incentive Program As A Result Of
The Current Economic Conditions
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As a result of the recent economic conditions, have you made a change to your upcoming incentive program, and if so have you… (n=141)Slide27
Impact of Budget Changes on Employee Morale
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You indicated that you have
[inserted response on change to their program]
, what impact has this has on…Slide28
Impact of Budget Changes on Sales Results
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You indicated that you have
[inserted response on change to their program]
, what impact has this has on…Slide29
Impact of Budget Changes on Profitability Results
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You indicated that you have
[inserted response on change to their program]
, what impact has this has on…Slide30
Use of Enhancement Tools/Techniques for Incentive Programs
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Are you using any of the following to enhance your programs? (Check all that apply) …(n=134) Slide31
Trending of Enhancement Tools/Techniques for Incentive Programs
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Are you using any of the following to enhance your programs? (Check all that apply) …(n=176) Slide32
General Perceptions of the Coming Year
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As you look ahead to the coming year, what is your view of the following. (n=138)
While the outlook on the Economy is generally “positive”, 29% of the respondents also indicate a “negative” perception of the economy in the coming year.
In general, over 40% of the respondents perceive “Slightly Positive/Extremely Positive” views with respect to each of the areas measured.Slide33
Impact of 2012 Presidential Election on Incentive Program Planning for 2013 and Beyond
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Which of the following statements best describes the impact the upcoming Presidential Election will have on your planning for 2013 and beyond?…(n=224)