{"id":3107,"date":"2022-05-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siteglobal.com\/how-to-pick-the-perfect-destination-for-your-next-incentive-trip\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T14:17:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:17:07","slug":"how-pick-perfect-destination-your-next-incentive-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siteglobal.com\/blog\/how-pick-perfect-destination-your-next-incentive-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick the Perfect Destination for Your Next Incentive Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the past few years as the world shut down and travel ceased, we fueled our wandering souls by watching travel documentaries, food tours, and more. Now that our global communities are slowly but surely resuming in-person events, one thing is for certain \u2014 a great number of the population is itching to get back out into the world of travel. So what better time than now to incentivize your team with taking a trip?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>

Feeling a little rusty and need some help getting started? Here are three key areas to focus on when choosing your next travel destination. <\/span><\/span><\/p>

Seasonality <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

When choosing your destination, it\u2019s important to think about the time of year that you and your attendees will be traveling. It may be summer on your side of the Earth, but if you travel overseas the climate may drastically change. <\/span><\/span><\/p>

Start by preparing a list of 5-10 destinations you have top of mind for your incentive trip. Need some inspiration to get started? Check out Cvent\u2019s destination guide<\/a> to find new ideas.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

After identifying the time of year you\u2019d like your team to go, research this season for your top travel choices. This should give you insight on whether your team will be able to relax on the beach or be caught up in tropical storms all week. <\/span><\/span><\/p>

Pro tip: It doesn\u2019t stop at researching seasons. Also look into peak travel times. What time of year do travelers typically visit (enter destination name here)? Is there an \u201coff-season\u201d or \u201cshoulder season\u201d that can help you avoid crowds and reduce costs?<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Hidden Costs <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

I know, I know \u2014 any planner worth their salt is running all the numbers! However, beyond the out-of-pocket cost of the trip, have you also thought about exchange rates? Or how about sales tax percentages? Failing to take non-obvious costs like these into account when planning your incentive trip can make a difference in going over budget versus having a slush fund to splurge on extra treats and surprises for your team. <\/span><\/span><\/p>

Entertainment<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>

Your employees have worked hard to earn their incentive trip, so let\u2019s make this a trip to remember! Ask yourself questions like:<\/span><\/span><\/p>