While corporate travel is not always in vogue, some planning ahead can help relieve the current stresses as employees can look forward to an excursion. Corporate travel incentives have seen rising popularity in the past few years. Their increased presence within reward structures is attributed to numerous factors, from changes in workplace cultures to the greater availability — and affordability — of travel.
Businesses looking to motivate teams through incentive travel programs have a lot of benefits to look forward to — but only if incentive travel is handled properly. This type of reward is all about enticing individuals with life-changing travel experiences that captivate and engage. Make your travel reward scheme unmissable and employees will work tirelessly to be involved.
This article looks at five bucket-list travel destinations perfect for travel incentive schemes — well-suited for large-scale business travel plans and guaranteed to drive and motivate employees.
Rome
Few cities can offer anything close to the majesty of Rome — or Roma as the locals call it. Complete with incredible ancient monuments and modern marvels, the city of Rome both fascinates and excites with the depth of culture on offer. Tour your employees round the legendary Colosseum, invite them to drinks atop rooftop bars overlooking the city, and explore the culinary delights Italy is famous for. With great international travel connections and the infrastructure of a modern European city, setting up a corporate travel incentive trip to Rome is not going to be a challenge.
New York City
The Big Apple — the city that never sleeps — New York is arguably the most famous city in the world. The hub of American tourism, attracting millions of visitors every year, New York is alive with unique experiences. Swinging by Times Square for a look at the famous billboards; rise to the top of the Empire State Building for a look over the New York skyline; wander the lanes of Central Park — these are all bucket list activities not soon forgotten. With plenty of other treats on offer — from comedy clubs, Broadway shows, baseball and basketball games, world-renowned restaurants, and opulent hotels — it’s not hard to see why New York is going to inspire your employees to work hard to be part of the trip.
The Maldives
Cultural breaks are one thing, but some employees aren’t going to be inspired by cities. Some people are more driven by the opportunity to enjoy rest and relaxation and the chance to unwind in a beautiful setting, with the sun overhead, and a fresh breeze rolling off a gorgeous blue sea. There can be no location more sought after for this experience than The Maldives. This bucket-list destination is the stuff of dreams.
Known for its luxury, its incredible beach-side villas and huts, and its glistening azure waters, the promise of a trip to The Maldives is always going to turn heads in the office. Despite being a collection of small islands in the Indian Ocean, The Maldives’ popularity makes it incredibly accessible and available to corporate travel, meaning as far as far-away tropical destinations go, it’s one of the better established for business incentive programs.
South Africa
A safari is often near the top of many people’s dream experiences. And it can also combine with other classics, like a hot air balloon ride! Venturing forth into the unknown wilds, in the hopes of sighting some of the most charismatic animals known to man, including elephant, rhino, giraffe, and lions, proves alluring to most-all employees.
Known to be an expensive luxury, few individuals ever manage to make it out to Africa to indulge in this immersive experience. So, the opportunity to go as part of an incentive corporate travel reward is definitely going to inspire staff to hit the targets required to be included in the excursion. South Africa is a great destination for safari, as cities like Cape Town offer excellent tour opportunities, accommodation, and transportation infrastructure, while still being close enough to reserves to get people into the heart of the wilds.
Lofoten Islands, Norway
For the most adventurous crowds, there can be nothing more exciting than the idea of an epic arctic expedition. The Lofoten Islands in Norway are not the most famous location on this lis. But those who know of them are familiar with their dramatic scenery and jaw-dropping panoramic views. A place to ski down mountains, hike through the snow, and venture out onto the ice sheets in search of whales, the Lofoten Islands are also one of the best places on the planet to witness the Northern Lights.
While arctic exploration sounds amazing, it also sounds inaccessible. Nobody wants to be treated to the harsh and untamed world of the frozen north if they have to trek for weeks to reach it and sleep in an ice-cold tent. Thankfully, the Lofoten Islands have great transport links to the Norwegian capital Oslo, which makes getting there a breeze. The area also experiences warmer than average temperatures thanks to its sea-front location. While it promises all the wild excitement of the arctic, it has none of the brutality of more extreme arctic destinations.
Given the wealth of amazing locations around the globe at your disposal, inspiring employees with once-in-a-lifetime experiences that are absolutely irresistible is not a difficult task.
