Tom Betley is our East Coast Director of Business Development, based in the New Jersey/Philly area. He has many passions and loves to chat about sports, travel and family the most! He’s quick with a joke and loves to razz his coworkers whenever he can. Read below for...
Can you safely dream of travel again?The latest vaccination and travel trendsHear from some of the Motivation Excellence travel team about their group travel dreams and predictionsThe hybrid future Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? There are some great...
Leading the Way There’s nothing quite like writing a blog about self-awareness to plunge you into the depths of your own being. At least now you’re reading it, so there are two of us swimming together. Don’t worry, I won’t take you too deep, but maybe grab your...
Adela is our newest employee, and because of the pandemic, even we don’t know a whole lot about her! I can guarantee you though she’s interesting and worth getting to know. So, take a few minutes and read below and watch her video. Welcome Adela – we look forward to...
February is Heart Health Month. Of course, it refers to the human heart. But, do you ever wonder how the heart of your company is performing? The heart of a company is unique, and without a strong, steady beat, it can hamper your best efforts at success. So, what...
Joe is celebrating 28 years at Motivation Excellence in 2021! Only David Jobes, our owner, has been with us longer, and only by a year. If you think you know everything there is to know about Joe read on and watch our Get to Know ME video interview. We have a feeling...
Learning absolutely does not stop after formal schooling ends. We all have to learn new technology as it comes out. On-the-job-training is essential to move forward. As we experience new facets of life, we have to learn new things to adapt and thrive. Lifelong...
Summary: Incentives are still seen as critical toolsGroup travel recovery delayed by slow vaccine rolloutVast majority of stakeholders will return to group travel incentives eventuallyRegional events will continue to increase in 2021Virtual and Alternative Award...
Summary: Hotel closures on the horizon in Q1Airline travel increasingSlow vaccine rollout delaying widespread industry recoveryRegional events planned in 2021Group travel bookings starting for 2022 The travel and hospitality industries have been hit very hard through...
It’s Human Nature Creativity; it’s one of those traits you either think you possess or you don’t, right? But what is reality? According to a Forbes Councils Member contributor, creativity is for everyone! The author, Ben Plomion, talks about two kinds of creativity:...
2020 is priming us all for a great lesson in resilience. A pandemic, job losses or burnout, hoarding at the grocery stores and isolation are a lot to deal with for anyone! Add in renewed calls for racial justice plus another contentious political climate and we all...
The street of success is paved with a great number of stories about persistence and perseverance. Micheal Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team.J.K. Rowling had 12 publishers reject her Harry Potter manuscript.Steven Spielberg was rejected from film...
It’s with great pleasure we announce being honored with the Best and Brightest Companies to work for® in the Nation distinction again in 2020! Motivation Excellence is one of 147 national winners among 1,300 applicants. We hold 2019 honors for this national category,...
There are some people who just have a knack for numbers! Jen Hurley is one of those people who happens to work in our accounting department – how fortunate for us! Read and watch Jen tell us some inside info on the joys she has at Motivation Excellence and at home....
There is no doubt the travel and hospitality industries have been hit very hard through the COVID-19 pandemic. The damage ranges from critical to dire, depending on the sector. The American Hotel and Lodging Association warned its industry is on “the brink of...
Tom Betley is our East Coast Director of Business Development, based in the New Jersey/Philly area. He has many passions and loves to chat about sports, travel and family the most! He’s quick with a joke and loves to razz his coworkers whenever he can. Read below for...
Adela is our newest employee, and because of the pandemic, even we don’t know a whole lot about her! I can guarantee you though she’s interesting and worth getting to know. So, take a few minutes and read below and watch her video. Welcome Adela – we look forward to...
Joe is celebrating 28 years at Motivation Excellence in 2021! Only David Jobes, our owner, has been with us longer, and only by a year. If you think you know everything there is to know about Joe read on and watch our Get to Know ME video interview. We have a feeling...
Dave Bunge is celebrating an anniversary with Motivation Excellence this month! Read below and watch the video to learn some fun facts about our game-loving web developer. Anyone else out there broken the same bone multiple times? We’re glad you’re all healed now,...
We’re happy to give you a little inside peek at one of our Travel Program Managers, Tina Roszak! It’s teammates like Tina who make working at Motivation Excellence a happier place. Just don’t let her get you in her “sights” apparently. LOL. What’s your title and how...
There are some people who just have a knack for numbers! Jen Hurley is one of those people who happens to work in our accounting department – how fortunate for us! Read and watch Jen tell us some inside info on the joys she has at Motivation Excellence and at home....
We love to see when people evolve in their roles at Motivation Excellence. Jayne Schmitt is a perfect example of someone who started in one area and shifted as the company grew and changed. It’s also her anniversary month, so wish her a happy 26th year at ME! What’s...
Rebecca Steiner joined our team four years ago and has made a name for herself at Motivation Excellence! Read and see/hear more about her in our Get to Know ME blog and video chat. Then let her know if you want to learn how to water ski!...
Shannon O’ Shaughnessy is our Get to Know ME spotlight employee this month. It just so happens it’s her anniversary month working at Motivation Excellence! Shannon is a wizard with data and helping our clients set and track goals that tie back to a company’s bottom...
At Motivation Excellence, our fellow employees become our friends. In the case of someone like Pat Benninger, who has been at ME for more than 25 years, they also become mentors and trainers and when needed, a shoulder to cry on. We appreciate our team and love...
At Motivation Excellence, we take pride in our coworkers; not only their work ethic but also what makes them unique and shine as an individual. This month we’re featuring one of our newer team members, Josee Lunk! You can read and watch all about her in our most...
Debbie Potempa, our Purchasing Production Manager, has been with us for 23 years. She shares with us what makes working at Motivation Excellence so special, how helping others keeps her motivated, and the one thing that always makes her laugh.
Michelle, our Merchandise Buyer, has been with us for 22 years! She shares what she loves about working at Motivation Excellence, her favorite memory of a client interaction, and how her dog makes her laugh.
In late June, we warmly welcomed a new team member to the Motivation Excellence family. Below is the press release announcing our newest Business Development Director, Rebecca Steiner. Rebecca Steiner has been hired by Motivation Excellence, Inc., an engagement and...
Each month we will be highlighting one of our amazing employees. We’ll ask them some work-related questions and also some not-so-work-related questions – hopefully, you’ll be able to see why we think we’ve got the best people around. Today, our spotlight is on Jen...
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The Twin Powers of Data and Rewards
The Twin Powers of Data and Rewards
A discussion on how group events can and are being adapted during COVID-19.
We had a great conversation with our friends at Teneo Hospitality Group regarding the reemergence of group travel and meetings. A new word may even have been coined: Travelutionary! You can check it out for yourself now.
If you'd like to see a replay of our live webinar, please complete the form to gain access. It's only 30 minutes and filled with useful discussions about the future of meetings and incentive travel.
If you'd like to see a replay of our live webinar, please complete the form to gain access. It's only 30 minutes and filled with useful discussions about the future of meetings and incentive travel.
Society Incentive Travel Excellence
Incentive Research Foundation
Meeting Professionals