Incentive travel is a corporate reward program where employees, partners, or clients are offered travel experiences to motivate and recognize their performance. It is used to enhance employee engagement, boost morale, foster loyalty, and drive performance through memorable and motivating travel experiences.
Incentive Travel Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global incentive travel market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The incentive travel market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The incentive travel market has rapidly expanded, increasing from $45.47 billion in 2023 to $52.65 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 15.8%. Key growth factors include the globalization of business operations, a focus on employee recognition, advancements in hospitality and air travel infrastructure, and the rising importance of sustainable travel options. Looking forward, the market is anticipated to grow to $95.11 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 15.9%. Future growth is attributed to enhanced employee engagement efforts, the influence of remote work, the emphasis on personalized travel experiences, a shift towards experiential rewards, and growing preferences for unique experiences over material incentives. Prominent trends include the use of technology for seamless planning, a focus on cultural experiences, corporate social responsibility, blending business with leisure, and partnerships with local communities.
The increasing pressure on employees in various industries is expected to propel the growth of the incentive travel market. Employees' workloads and work-life balance challenges have made incentive travel a popular method for employers to reward hard work and offer relaxation and motivation. For example, in 2023, 21.2% of the employed population in Canada reported experiencing high or very high levels of work-related stress, primarily due to heavy workloads and balancing work with personal life. These factors are contributing to a rise in incentive travel as a way to reduce stress and boost employee morale.
Get Your Free Sample Of The Global Incentive Travel Market ReportThe incentive travel market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Source: Domestic, International
2) By End User: Individuals, Corporate Institutions, Other End Users
3) By Industry Type: Healthcare, Banking And Finance, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Retail, Hospitality, Other Industry Types
Companies in the incentive travel market are adopting innovative solutions, such as travel mobile apps, to improve the travel experience for both agents and customers. These apps help users plan, book, and manage travel arrangements like flights, accommodations, and activities. In March 2024, the travel tech startup TravClan launched the OnTrip mobile app, offering a personalized travel concierge service with real-time updates, 24/7 support, and brand customization for travel agencies. This tool improves customer engagement and scales the incentive travel market globally by enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency.
Europe was the largest region in the incentive travel market in 2023. The regions covered in the incentive travel market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.