Carrot Incentive Travel Created and incorporated in 1998 to help small and medium sized companies reach sales and profitability goals through travel incentive programs.

WHY INCENTIVES?

Carolyn FaseltEveryone is capable of doing more and doing it better!  It is suggested that people generally perform at about 50-70 percent of their true capability.  The remaining 30-50 percent of the average person's potential represents a HUGE untapped resource already available to a company.  An incentive can tap that potential with little or no extra cost to a company!

LITTLE OR NO COST!   Incentive programs can—and should—be funded by increased revenues and profits, not by additions to your budget.  You set realistic goals that are reachable by all or most of the group.  They should be difficult enough to be a challenge and worth the time and effort it takes to operate the program.  You decide how much of the increase you are willing to invest in reaching that goal—anywhere from 10-50%.  Remember, this is "found money" that you wouldn't have without a program.  Don't be afraid to be generous!  The only up-front costs that are non-refundable are funds used for promotions and mailings and a Carrot Incentive Travel consulting fee.  Deposits on airfare and hotels are generally refundable until 60 days before travel when you will know whether the group is going to materialize.

WHAT'S THE PRIZE?  Travel is proven to be the best incentive.  Travel by the group of winners can multiply the positive effect of the trip by escalating the recognition, pride and importance that the winners deserve.  We strongly recommend designing a program that all or a large percentage can win in order to foster teamwork rather than competition among potential winners. We have much more control over the quality of a group trip that we can personally escort than we have over the experience individuals have traveling independently.  The celebration trip can also serve as a kick-off for the next year's program.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU.  Carrot Incentive Travel goes beyond being just another travel company—we help you down the incentive path. 

  • We will help you set goals that are realistic but worthwhile. 
  • We will design a dynamic trip that your people could never purchase on their own
  • We will help you kick-off your program with a BANG and help you keep the excitement levels high throughout the contest with regular mailings to the home.
  • We will ensure your winners are treated like the VIP's that they are for winning this great trip—from their first call for information to their return home.
  • We will ensure that the program is operated smoothly and within your budget.

Incentive programs provide excitement, adventure, challenge and personal fulfillment to the workday environment that, frankly, isn't always exciting.  The rewards enhance personal experiences and give people extra enjoyment and purpose in life.  Incentive programs kindle a spirit that fosters excellence in our work as well.

Carolyn Faselt (carolyn@carrotincentivetravel.com)