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WORLDWIDE – Latest Incentive Travel Trends by BCD Meetings & Events
First things first: While most incentive programs still include a convention element, the focus today is on expanding the destination experience and creating meaningful moments of relaxation and disconnection.
Here you can find the full BCD Meetings & Events incentive travel trends report: https://www.bcdme.es/que-hacemos/viajes-de-incentivo/
JOMO Travel (Joy of Missing Out)
As a response to social anxiety, the concept of “the joy of missing out” is gaining momentum. In the world of incentive travel, this translates to a more mindful way of exploring, without the pressure of doing everything.
Instead of cramming activities into every itinerary, JOMO travel encourages fully enjoying each moment, embracing tranquility, and connecting deeply with the surroundings and people.
Under the Stars
Whether it’s witnessing the Northern Lights, exploring nocturnal wildlife on safari, or enjoying exclusive evening experiences in destinations that come alive at night, 2025 will be the year when incentive travel embraces the magic of the night.
Train Journeys
The setting for impossible romances in films, mysterious murders in detective novels, and deep conversations with strangers—the train is one of the most classic and sustainable ways to travel.
According to BCD, train-based incentive trips will be a major trend in 2025, offering exclusive rail routes through remote and breathtaking landscapes. Think Orient Express vibes and beyond.
Wellness & Nature
Wellness is no longer just about spa treatments. BCD highlights a holistic transformation, balancing mental and emotional well-being through immersive nature experiences.
Incentive travel in 2025 will focus on holistic practices and exclusive wellness treatments set against stunning natural landscapes, offering attendees a true sense of peace, relaxation, and renewal.
More Than Just Accommodation
From restored historic estates to ultra-modern beachfront resorts, hotels are no longer just places to stay—they are an essential part of the destination experience.
In 2025, some incentive trips will be designed around the hotel itself, offering travelers a deeper cultural and environmental connection.
Top Incentive Travel Destinations for 2025
📍 Saudi Arabia, Peru, New Zealand, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Iceland, Norway…
📖 Read another report on the power of incentives here.