A key theme for the reward and recognition market to address heading into 2019 is the prevalence of local retail sourcing (local, convenient Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, Target, etc., locations) —particularly for gift cards. While prior studies have identified this dynamic, the IRF Industry Outlook Study was able to estimate that 69% of companies do at least some of their gift card sourcing at the local retail level. Political and social issues such as government shutdowns, strikes, and border security regulations have also gained attention from planners and program owners alike as aspects to focus on while developing and executing incentive travel programs. On the incentive travel side of the market, things were somewhat neutral, with net optimism at just 3%.

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North America leads the way as the top incentive travel destination for U.S. program owners and providers, with the Caribbean, Western Europe, and Australia/Pacific following close behind. AI has already changed aspects of human capital management profoundly,particularly in the arenas of sourcing and hiring. Organizations are using analytics and AI to see patterns in peer-to-peer recognition so they can encourage greater participation. In the near anime neon sign future, algorithms will spot patterns and correlations between past rewards and incentives and the desired behaviors and outcomes that define a high performer. These sorts of advances will propel organizations that understand and leverage AI early, to new heights. RCI Weeks® and RCI Points® members can now experience RCI Platinum® membership, a premium tier of RCI membership that offers exclusive exchange privileges and additional benefits .