--- title: Bishop-McCann Blog | Justin Myers description: Bishop-McCann prides itself on staying on top of the latest trends to leverage technology and other strategies to engage your guests. --- [Bishop-McCann](https://bishopmccann.com/) [![](https://bishopmccann.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2021/06/logo-s.png.webp)](https://bishopmccann.com/) X - Expertise - [Corporate Event Planning & Meetings Management](https://bishopmccann.com/corporate-event-planning-meetings-management/) - [Incentive Programs & Recognition Events](https://bishopmccann.com/incentive-programs-recognition-events/) - [Congresses, Expos, & Conference Planning](https://bishopmccann.com/congresses-expos-conference-planning/) - [Virtual Events & Hybrid Events](https://bishopmccann.com/virtual-events-hybrid-events/) - [Pharmaceutical Meetings](https://bishopmccann.com/pharmaceutical-meeting-planning/) - [Franchise Conference Planning](https://bishopmccann.com/franchise-conference-planning/) - [Commercial Events](https://bishopmccann.com/commercial-event-and-meeting-planning/) - Services - [Creative Strategy & Execution](https://bishopmccann.com/creative-strategy-execution/) - [Event Planning & Operations](https://bishopmccann.com/event-planning-operations/) - [Live Event Production](https://bishopmccann.com/live-event-production/) - [Virtual & Hybrid Event Production](https://bishopmccann.com/virtual-hybrid-event-production/) - [Group Air Travel Management](https://bishopmccann.com/group-air-travel-management/) - [Event Technology](https://bishopmccann.com/event-technology/) - [Hotel & Venue Site Selection](https://bishopmccann.com/hotel-venue-site-selection/) - [JOY Index™](https://bishopmccann.com/joy-index/) - Insights - [Blogs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/) - [News](https://news.bishopmccann.com/) - [Case Studies](https://bishopmccann.com/case-studies/) - [Podcasts](https://bishopmccann.com/podcasts/) - About - [About](https://bishopmccann.com/about/) - [Leadership](https://bishopmccann.com/our-team/) - [Project JOY](https://bishopmccann.com/projectjoy/) - [Careers](https://bishopmccann.com/careers/) - [Connect](https://bishopmccann.com/connect/) ###### Connect With Us - - - - - ![banner image](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/hubfs/Bishopmccann_December2020/Images/Office.jpg) # AUTHOR: Justin Myers - [Show All](https://blog.bishopmccann.com) - [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event) - [Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/events) - [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) - [Event Technology](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-technology) - [Highlights](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/highlights) - [Podcast](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/podcast) - [Meetings](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/meetings) - [Attendees](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/attendees) - [Experience](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/experience) - [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends) ### [Incentive Travel in 2026: Bigger Investments, New Destinations, & More Meaningful Experiences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/incentive-travel-trends-insights-from-2026-incentive-travel-index) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Highlights](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/highlights), [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) October 20th, 2026 I had the opportunity to join industry colleagues alongside SITE and the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) on stage at IMEX America to share the findings from the newly released 2026 Incentive\[...\]   ### [What Should a Tech or SaaS Conference Agenda Include?](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/what-should-a-tech-or-saas-conference-agenda-include) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Tech Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/tech-events), [SaaS](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/saas) August 20th, 2026 A tech or SaaS conference agenda should include a mix of keynote presentations, educational sessions, product demonstrations and updates, customer stories, networking opportunities, and interactive\[...\]   ### [Why Customer Stories Matter at User Group Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/why-customer-stories-matter-at-user-group-conferences) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Tech Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/tech-events) July 30th, 2026 Customer stories are one of the most effective ways to enhance a user group conference by giving attendees practical examples of how peers overcome challenges and achieve results. Attendees join user\[...\]   ### [Reflections from SITE Global Conference: Key Trends Shaping Incentive Travel](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/reflections-from-site-global-conference-key-trends-shaping-incentive-travel) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) March 05th, 2026 There is something powerful about gathering with the global incentive travel community in a destination like Abu Dhabi. The architecture, the scale, the hospitality. It sets the tone before the first\[...\]   ### [Incentive Travel Trends: Insights from the 2025 Incentive Travel Index](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/incentive-travel-trends-insights-from-the-2025-incentive-travel-index) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) December 11th, 2025 The 2025 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) has made it clear: people want more from incentive travel than a beautiful destination. They want connection. They want culture. And they want trips that feel\[...\]   ### [Beyond the Plaque: Employee Recognition That Inspires Real Results](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/beyond-the-plaque-employee-recognition-that-inspires-real-results) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs), [Recognition Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/recognition-events) May 29th, 2025 High-performing organizations are built on more than operations, outputs, and quarterly goals; they’re built on people. And those people perform best when they feel seen, valued, and motivated to\[...\]   ### [Top 5 Takeaways from SITE Global Conference](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/top-5-takeaways-from-site-global-conference) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends), [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) March 13th, 2025 As I reflect on my time at the SITE Global Conference in Tulum, Mexico, hosted at the beautiful Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, I’m reminded once again why I love this industry.\[...\]   ### [Event Trends to Watch for 2025](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/wellness-and-sustainability-are-at-the-center-of-2019-food-and-beverage-trends) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends) February 06th, 2025 Over the years, we’ve seen event trends ebb and flow. From the move to virtual and hybrid events a few years ago to the desire to travel to unique destinations and venues for incentive programs,\[...\]   ### [The Power of Incentive Programs: Hard vs. Soft Benefits Explained](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/incentive-programs-hard-vs.-soft-benefits) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs), [Experience](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/experience) January 22nd, 2025 At first glance, incentive programs and employee recognition events seem like simple opportunities for businesses to reward and celebrate the hard work of their employees. These events typically\[...\]   ### [Incentive Travel Index: What We Learned About Incentive Travel at IMEX 2024](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/incentive-travel-index-what-weve-learned-about-incentive-travel-this-year) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) November 14th, 2024 We’ve reached a critical point in the year when companies are looking ahead and planning for the upcoming year. For businesses such as event planning, this involves reflecting on our experiences and\[...\]   ### [Incentive Travel Program Design: Key Findings from the 2024 IRF Report](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/top-u.s.-cities-for-destination-meetings) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Experiential Event Design](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/experiential-event-design), [Travel](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/travel), [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) July 02nd, 2024 Planning an incentive trip without researching your attendees’ preferences and understanding their ideal destinations is like navigating a maze blindfolded. While you might eventually reach your\[...\]   ### [How Destination Marketing Organizations Add Value to Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/destination-marketing-organizations) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/events), [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) June 06th, 2024 Dreaming of crafting the ultimate incentive trip experience for your top performers? This is a daunting task, especially if you are unfamiliar with your destination. That, of course, is why research\[...\]   [1](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers/page/1) [2](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers/page/2) [Next ›](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers/page/2) ### Looking for an event partner? Let us blow your mind. 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