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All of us working, or in another way involved, in the event planning industry have the opportunity \u2013 as well as the responsibility \u2013 to set an example with our knowledge, experience, and ideas.

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Globally, event management now includes more responsibilities and we are given the opportunity to be more than planners.

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Events and meetings should serve as exchange of experiences because this is what\u2019s invaluable and what\u2019s remembered. I have attended different types of events with different themes, but those that left the biggest impression were those that were designed applying the philosophy of giving. The feeling that you helped somebody, that you made someone\u2019s day, or \u2013 more importantly \u2013 that your action inspired and prompted someone to do something similar \u2013 that is truly priceless! This is also a way to change people\u2019s views on
\nlife and spark hope in a better future. While writing this, I came across an interesting piece of information.\u00a0 The World Business Council for Sustainable Development defines corporate social responsibility as a \u201ccontinuous commitment to business with the goal of contributing to economic development while improving the quality of life of employees and their families, as well as communities and society in a broad sense.\u201d

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This is the most comprehensive explanation I\u2019ve found during my re\"\"search. And what I liked most is that it points to the fact that this affects the quality of life of a large number of people. Meaning not only employees, but also their families, neighbors, friends, and even people they\u2019ve never known or met. Events that have been taking place over the years indicate that major changes are happening in event planning trends. Companies are showing that they are becoming increasingly interested in solving problems \u2013 both at the local and the global levels. This trend will spread in the coming period. And yet, socially responsible activities involve not only hosting events focusing on this, but also many other things within companies. Here are some of the most talked about.

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Respect for rights and differences in the workplace

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This is something that numerous companies adhere to on paper only. However, the number of corporation seriously taking care is fortunately growing. The arrival of foreign companies such as IKEA or LIDL to our region has certainly contributed to this positive trend because they brought also the rules that apply in the countries they come from. Overtime, extra effort, and performance among employees have finally started to get noticed by employers. And accordingly, rewarded. At the same time, an increasing number of women are getting employment, employee privacy is getting respect, as are racial, religious, and sexual freedoms. More and more attention is being paid to diversity \u2013 personal, cultural, and sexual \u2013 leading to companies creating their own cultures by fostering these differences and individual human values. So it doesn\u2019t matter who you are, what matters is how you do your job!

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Environmental preservation

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I\u2019m confident that this is the hottest topic. It\u2019s nice to take care of the environment. But we also have to work on prevention. We need to be proactive rather than retroactive when it comes to this segment. We are witnessing major climate changes that are taking place all around. And the reasons for these changes are many. Some of them are human. But some are not. The natural disasters that are happening should encourage companies to invest more resources in prevention and, consequently, ease the effects, as opposed to investing in recovery only. We need more investments in new, more innovative technology and use of natural resources in business. I\u2019m not saying that recycling is not important because it indeed is, but it\u2019s equally important to save, for example, electricity and reduce the production and emission of harmful gases.

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Consumers as incentive for producers

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Yes, it\u2019s true. Over time the producer becomes what the consumer expects. If we don\u2019t like a company\u2019s business philosophy, or its foundations, we lose interest in interacting with it. By \u201cinteracting\u201d I mean purchasing or using products and/or services made by a particular brand. This means that our awareness, desires, and needs directly influence the sett\u00ading of standards. And companies know it! For this reason, companies \u2013 especially big ones \u2013 do everything very transparently and, for example, set increasingly higher standards for their global supply chains. They are responsible for various issues \u2013 from meeting environmental standards and human rights issues to more pertinent issues. Another way consumers encourage producers is by choosing only products bearing labels like Fair trade, Not tested on animals, Organic food, or the like. This compels companies to respect consumers\u2019 desires and adhere to certain principles and values. In all this, the individual has an important \u2013 perhaps the key \u2013 role. More precisely, their awareness or rather conscience. A company is made up of people, not the other way around. When the individual grows and develops, the same process takes place in the company. Help your company. Spread love. Think and do good. This is one trend that is always in vogue.

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The post CSR Trends: What Should Companies Strive for? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "All of us working, or in another way involved, in the event planning industry have the opportunity \u2013 as well as the responsibility \u2013 to set an example with our knowledge, experience, and ideas.\nGlobally, event management now includes more responsibilities and we are given the opportunity to be more than planners.\nEvents and meetings should serve as exchange of experiences because this is what\u2019s invaluable and what\u2019s remembered. I have attended different types of events with different themes, but those that left the biggest impression were those that were designed applying the philosophy of giving. The feeling that you helped somebody, that you made someone\u2019s day, or \u2013 more importantly \u2013 that your action inspired and prompted someone to do something similar \u2013 that is truly priceless! This is also a way to change people\u2019s views on\nlife and spark hope in a better future. While writing this, I came across an interesting piece of information.\u00a0 The World Business Council for Sustainable Development defines corporate social responsibility as a \u201ccontinuous commitment to business with the goal of contributing to economic development while improving the quality of life of employees and their families, as well as communities and society in a broad sense.\u201d\nThis is the most comprehensive explanation I\u2019ve found during my research. And what I liked most is that it points to the fact that this affects the quality of life of a large number of people. Meaning not only employees, but also their families, neighbors, friends, and even people they\u2019ve never known or met. Events that have been taking place over the years indicate that major changes are happening in event planning trends. Companies are showing that they are becoming increasingly interested in solving problems \u2013 both at the local and the global levels. This trend will spread in the coming period. And yet, socially responsible activities involve not only hosting events focusing on this, but also many other things within companies. Here are some of the most talked about.\n\nRespect for rights and differences in the workplace\nThis is something that numerous companies adhere to on paper only. However, the number of corporation seriously taking care is fortunately growing. The arrival of foreign companies such as IKEA or LIDL to our region has certainly contributed to this positive trend because they brought also the rules that apply in the countries they come from. Overtime, extra effort, and performance among employees have finally started to get noticed by employers. And accordingly, rewarded. At the same time, an increasing number of women are getting employment, employee privacy is getting respect, as are racial, religious, and sexual freedoms. More and more attention is being paid to diversity \u2013 personal, cultural, and sexual \u2013 leading to companies creating their own cultures by fostering these differences and individual human values. So it doesn\u2019t matter who you are, what matters is how you do your job!\nEnvironmental preservation\nI\u2019m confident that this is the hottest topic. It\u2019s nice to take care of the environment. But we also have to work on prevention. We need to be proactive rather than retroactive when it comes to this segment. We are witnessing major climate changes that are taking place all around. And the reasons for these changes are many. Some of them are human. But some are not. The natural disasters that are happening should encourage companies to invest more resources in prevention and, consequently, ease the effects, as opposed to investing in recovery only. We need more investments in new, more innovative technology and use of natural resources in business. I\u2019m not saying that recycling is not important because it indeed is, but it\u2019s equally important to save, for example, electricity and reduce the production and emission of harmful gases.\n\nConsumers as incentive for producers\nYes, it\u2019s true. Over time the producer becomes what the consumer expects. If we don\u2019t like a company\u2019s business philosophy, or its foundations, we lose interest in interacting with it. By \u201cinteracting\u201d I mean purchasing or using products and/or services made by a particular brand. This means that our awareness, desires, and needs directly influence the sett\u00ading of standards. And companies know it! For this reason, companies \u2013 especially big ones \u2013 do everything very transparently and, for example, set increasingly higher standards for their global supply chains. They are responsible for various issues \u2013 from meeting environmental standards and human rights issues to more pertinent issues. Another way consumers encourage producers is by choosing only products bearing labels like Fair trade, Not tested on animals, Organic food, or the like. This compels companies to respect consumers\u2019 desires and adhere to certain principles and values. In all this, the individual has an important \u2013 perhaps the key \u2013 role. More precisely, their awareness or rather conscience. A company is made up of people, not the other way around. When the individual grows and develops, the same process takes place in the company. Help your company. Spread love. Think and do good. This is one trend that is always in vogue.\nThe post CSR Trends: What Should Companies Strive for? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-11-05T16:02:48+01:00", "date_modified": "2018-11-05T16:02:48+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-59.jpg", "tags": [ "companies", "CSR trends", "goals", "striving", "Hot topics", "MUST READ" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/definition-of-the-incentive-travel/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/definition-of-the-incentive-travel/", "title": "Definition of the incentive travel", "content_html": "

The incentive travel basically implies unforgettable and entertaining trips paid by employers, with the main purpose of encouraging employees to reach challenging business goals of the company by achieving individual and/or group goals.

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The incentive travel is predominantly used with the basic aim of increasing sales.

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Oneof the most quoted definitions is the one of the Society of Incentive Travel Exellence (SITE), being: \u201cIncentive travel is a global management tool that uses an exceptional travel experience to motivate and/or recognize participants for increased levels of performance in support of organizational goals\u201d.

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Unlike other types of the MICE (Meetings, Conferences, Incentives, Events) tourism, the incentive travel is focused on fun, food and other activities rather than education and work.

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Likewise, depending on the culture and social factors, the incentive travel differs in its application and understanding in certain countries.

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In some developing markets (such as the Indian market), the incentive travel implies a simple arrangement or only a plane ticked and paid accommodation. In the USA for instance, there is a considerable number of individual incentives using catalogue offer as incentive programmes.

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However, the majority of traditional incentive trips imply a group of people for whom an activity and entertainment programme is tailored.

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Also noteworthy regarding various national markets, French, Italian and German companies mostly organise incentive trips in their local markets, whereas the local market of Great Britain is apparently relatively small, since most of their companies do not consider it suitable for the incentive travel.

\nIndustries mostly using incentive trips are those operating in extremely competitive sectors where retaining or increasing market shares demands constant great efforts in the sale and management fields, making them incentive trip consumers in their nature.\n

Generally, the largest buyers of incentive programmes come from the automotive industry, financial services, pharmaceutical industry, office equipment industry, electronics, telecommunications, food processing and tobacco industry, etc.

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Effectiveness of the incentive travel

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–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitating communication and networking opportunities, especially in senior management

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–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Encouraging the corporate culture and social interaction

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–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strengthening company loyalty

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–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creating enthusiasm for next business period

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The incentive travel impacts those employees who have not been among the rewarded as well. When rewarded colleagues return from their trips excited and with fascinating descriptions of events and the complete experience, other colleagues will be stimulated to work harder in order to be rewarded next time.

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Everybody has the need to be respected and to belong. People feel calm, safe and satisfied when they feel wanted and important. To be rewarded a trip for your effort invested and results achieved, creates certain pride and the feeling of victory and success in the rewarded. Social status is improved, not only because he/she is recognized as a top salesperson, but because he/she is one of a few to be able to experience this special reward.

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\"SuccessfulOne more advantage of the incentive travel for the rewarded is better understanding from their partners and family of extra time and effort they had to invest in order to be rewarded. When they take their family members on a holiday with them, the family will tolerate extra working hours more.

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In every person, there are 4 types of the motivation to travel (according to McIntosh, 1984), and the incentive travel can cover all of them:

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  1. Physical motivation (rest, health, sport, etc.)
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  2. Cultural motivation (desire to get to know and experience other cultures)
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  3. Interpersonal motivation (meeting and connecting with other people)
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  4. Status and prestige motivation
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Incentive travel today

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The incentive travel is a kind of agreement between a company and its employees and/or customers. The wording of the agreement may be the following: \u201cYou do this for us, and we will reward you in a way you will never forget\u201d.

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Incentive travel criteria are constantly increasing, following the development of the congress industry and the social and cultural development of employees who have experienced and traveled more than the employees rewarded with incentive trips 15 years ago.

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Today, people are more mobile, they travel more in every sense, the availability of information, especially on the Internet, is much improved and with the development of the incentive tourism, chances are better that they have already been on an incentive trip, so that the level of expectations is generally much higher. The criterion of the first-class services and accommodation is implied today, just like it goes without saying that the soup served must be warm.

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Therefore, in order to motivate employees to invest extra efforts at work today, they must be offered something more than a pleasant experience. It is not only a trip any more, but an experience on the trip which would enliven them with surprises, special moments and unusual events. The experience they can not relive… no matter how rich they are.

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There are numerous destinations with rich cultural and historical heritage, intact landscapes, top selection of food and drink and friendly people.

\n

However, each destination in the world is unique in its history, people and happenings.

\n

And if we select interesting events, details and characteristics from its history and culture and turn them to magical moments bearing the veil of secrecy and mystique through thematic parties, team building activities and stories which are told with sparkling eyes and suspense…places which can be seen in a way that only imagination may incite… we obtain this unique and exquisite experience which should be immanent in the incentive travel.

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The www.SEEmice.com portal specializes in creating event experiences in South East Europe region, by finding hotels, venu\u00ades, services and event planning for all kinds of events and creating and delivering story behind each event.
\nThe team of SEEmice.com / www.kongresniturizam.com, with more than 11 years of experience, can be reached at office@seemice.com / office@kongresniturizam.com for additional information, as well as for assistance with event planning and realization.

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The post Definition of the incentive travel appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "The incentive travel basically implies unforgettable and entertaining trips paid by employers, with the main purpose of encouraging employees to reach challenging business goals of the company by achieving individual and/or group goals.\n \nThe incentive travel is predominantly used with the basic aim of increasing sales.\nOneof the most quoted definitions is the one of the Society of Incentive Travel Exellence (SITE), being: \u201cIncentive travel is a global management tool that uses an exceptional travel experience to motivate and/or recognize participants for increased levels of performance in support of organizational goals\u201d.\nUnlike other types of the MICE (Meetings, Conferences, Incentives, Events) tourism, the incentive travel is focused on fun, food and other activities rather than education and work.\nLikewise, depending on the culture and social factors, the incentive travel differs in its application and understanding in certain countries.\nIn some developing markets (such as the Indian market), the incentive travel implies a simple arrangement or only a plane ticked and paid accommodation. In the USA for instance, there is a considerable number of individual incentives using catalogue offer as incentive programmes.\nHowever, the majority of traditional incentive trips imply a group of people for whom an activity and entertainment programme is tailored.\nAlso noteworthy regarding various national markets, French, Italian and German companies mostly organise incentive trips in their local markets, whereas the local market of Great Britain is apparently relatively small, since most of their companies do not consider it suitable for the incentive travel.\nIndustries mostly using incentive trips are those operating in extremely competitive sectors where retaining or increasing market shares demands constant great efforts in the sale and management fields, making them incentive trip consumers in their nature.\nGenerally, the largest buyers of incentive programmes come from the automotive industry, financial services, pharmaceutical industry, office equipment industry, electronics, telecommunications, food processing and tobacco industry, etc.\nEffectiveness of the incentive travel\n\nAdvantages for employers:\n\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitating communication and networking opportunities, especially in senior management\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Encouraging the corporate culture and social interaction\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strengthening company loyalty\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creating enthusiasm for next business period\nThe incentive travel impacts those employees who have not been among the rewarded as well. When rewarded colleagues return from their trips excited and with fascinating descriptions of events and the complete experience, other colleagues will be stimulated to work harder in order to be rewarded next time.\n\nAdvantages for employees\n\nEverybody has the need to be respected and to belong. People feel calm, safe and satisfied when they feel wanted and important. To be rewarded a trip for your effort invested and results achieved, creates certain pride and the feeling of victory and success in the rewarded. Social status is improved, not only because he/she is recognized as a top salesperson, but because he/she is one of a few to be able to experience this special reward.\nOne more advantage of the incentive travel for the rewarded is better understanding from their partners and family of extra time and effort they had to invest in order to be rewarded. When they take their family members on a holiday with them, the family will tolerate extra working hours more.\nIn every person, there are 4 types of the motivation to travel (according to McIntosh, 1984), and the incentive travel can cover all of them:\n\nPhysical motivation (rest, health, sport, etc.)\nCultural motivation (desire to get to know and experience other cultures)\nInterpersonal motivation (meeting and connecting with other people)\nStatus and prestige motivation\n\nIncentive travel today\nThe incentive travel is a kind of agreement between a company and its employees and/or customers. The wording of the agreement may be the following: \u201cYou do this for us, and we will reward you in a way you will never forget\u201d.\nIncentive travel criteria are constantly increasing, following the development of the congress industry and the social and cultural development of employees who have experienced and traveled more than the employees rewarded with incentive trips 15 years ago.\nToday, people are more mobile, they travel more in every sense, the availability of information, especially on the Internet, is much improved and with the development of the incentive tourism, chances are better that they have already been on an incentive trip, so that the level of expectations is generally much higher. The criterion of the first-class services and accommodation is implied today, just like it goes without saying that the soup served must be warm.\nTherefore, in order to motivate employees to invest extra efforts at work today, they must be offered something more than a pleasant experience. It is not only a trip any more, but an experience on the trip which would enliven them with surprises, special moments and unusual events. The experience they can not relive… no matter how rich they are.\nThere are numerous destinations with rich cultural and historical heritage, intact landscapes, top selection of food and drink and friendly people.\nHowever, each destination in the world is unique in its history, people and happenings. \nAnd if we select interesting events, details and characteristics from its history and culture and turn them to magical moments bearing the veil of secrecy and mystique through thematic parties, team building activities and stories which are told with sparkling eyes and suspense…places which can be seen in a way that only imagination may incite… we obtain this unique and exquisite experience which should be immanent in the incentive travel.\nThe www.SEEmice.com portal specializes in creating event experiences in South East Europe region, by finding hotels, venu\u00ades, services and event planning for all kinds of events and creating and delivering story behind each event.\nThe team of SEEmice.com / www.kongresniturizam.com, with more than 11 years of experience, can be reached at office@seemice.com / office@kongresniturizam.com for additional information, as well as for assistance with event planning and realization. \nThe post Definition of the incentive travel appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2010-12-14T12:30:05+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-11-01T11:45:36+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstockphoto_Woman_In_Cowboy_Hat_Swinging_A_4374083.jpg", "tags": [ "experience", "goals", "incentive", "motivation", "reward", "Hot topics" ] } ] }