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New European Hotels for Meetings and Incentives: The 2027 Shortlist

A launch gliding up to a private dock on Lake Como. A board meeting beneath 12th-century cloisters in Florence. The Dolomites turning pink beyond a restored Art Nouveau terrace. These

Design Matters. So Does Where: Rethinking Corporate Retreats in Europe

On the eve of IMEX America 2026: why your next corporate retreat in Europe should start with a place you haven’t used yet By Susan Vanhuston, Co-founder, The DMC Collective

Incentive Travel vs Cash Bonus: What the Research Actually Says, and How to Make the Case (2026)

Research suggests well-designed incentive travel can outperform an equal-value cash bonus for motivating top performers, because cash feels like pay and travel doesn’t. But design decides the result, and in

How to Choose a DMC: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Sign Anything

Shortlisting a destination management company usually happens under time pressure, with a budget attached to your name and a brief that might still be half-formed. Most planners compare proposals on

Hotel Prices Can Rise Up to 5x During European Trade Fairs, Here’s the Data

What Actually Drives Rate Spikes in Munich, Frankfurt, Milan, Berlin and Bilbao Hotel prices during trade fairs can rise by 2 to 5 times their normal rate: a Munich room

How Much Does a Corporate Incentive Trip Cost Per Person in 2026? (And What Changes by 2027)

It’s the question every planner asks us before anything else, and it’s also the question the industry answers worst. Search it yourself and you’ll find a $4,900 global average here,

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