Increasing Incentive Program Effectiveness for Leading Coffee Roaster
A leading coffee roaster and retailer had executed an ineffective recognition program for their route sales drivers. The program offered cash as a reward for setting up displays. Unfortunately, only a few of the drivers actually earned the reward, which discouraged drivers and made the program very ineffective. >Read More
Streamlining Group Travel Challenges
An agriculture industry client needed to plan and coordinate a travel incentive program for 250 dealer couples. In our initial planning with the client, there were several big challenges that the client was facing: the group was very last-minute when booking travel, attendees were not ‘well-traveled’, the agenda was continuing to change right up until the day of the meeting… >Read More
Leveraging Gavel Air Travel Negotiating Power
We obtained a group movement for a 7-night Mediterranean cruise in and out of Venice, Italy for ten consecutive weeks. The client’s program offered two nights pre-extension in Venice prior to the cruise. We blocked out space on a major airline from JFK Airport to Venice for each of the ten group movements, round trip, with approximately 100 seats per movement. >Read more
Executing Automotive Product Launch of Unprecedented Acclaim
A global luxury automotive client in Virginia wanted to host a long lead press event for 80 participants. This exclusive event would present the launch of a new luxury vehicle to the highly-touted automotive press. No articles or photos were allowed to be published before the announcement date, so privacy was a top priority. In addition, the expensive new vehicles would require security. >Read more
Global Equipment Manufacturer Boosts Sales with Targeted Dealer Travel Incentive Program
A global equipment manufacturer faced slowing sales across its product lines due to an economic downturn. To boost sales in 25 competition-sensitive categories and preserve dealer loyalty, they needed a compelling incentive program that would be self-funding through increased revenue. >Read More
Increasing Sales Team Effectiveness for Global Pharmaceutical Company
A global pharmaceutical client was planning a national sales meeting in Florida for 350 participants. Three weeks before this meeting, when all planning elements were already established, senior leadership at this client asked us to add a creative half-day sales training component. The event would begin at 9 am, when on the previous night—in the same space—we were holding a casino-style theme party. >Read More
Major Cuts to Transportation and Activity Costs for National Sales Meeting
A client wanted to conduct their national sales meeting in the Orlando area during the peak travel season. However, their budget for the entire meeting was limited, particularly when it came to transportation and evening events. This client needed a quality sales meeting unhindered by these budgetary restrictions. >Read More
60% Overall Cost Reduction for Vendor Summit
A client in the electrical distribution industry wanted to keep costs down while maximizing space during their vendor summit held on the Las Vegas strip. They were concerned with increasing prices for venue use in that prime area. >Read More
$250K Savings with “Wow” Factor Maintained for Meeting
A healthcare company sought Gavel’s help in securing a venue for an event. The client wanted to hold the event in Hawaii, but budget constraints got in the way. The cost of the destination exceeded the client’s strict budget. >Read More
Gavel International Seamlessly Transitions an In-Person Event Into a Virtual Event
A client in the electrical distribution industry wanted to keep costs down while maximizing space during their vendor summit held on the Las Vegas strip. They were concerned with increasing prices for venue use in that prime area. >Read More
Adapting Established Meeting Plans in One Week
A week before a national in-person conference, a financial industry client faced a crisis. Leaders who were to attend the event had tested positive for COVID. Gavel International nimbly adapted plans to ensure the conference’s success and turned a challenge into an opportunity. >Read More
Travel Incentive Infused with Thoughtful Cultural Experiences
A travel incentive convention with an award show, breakout session, and cultural adventures is held every two years in January. The needs of 300 attendees and family-friendliness required careful planning to make meaningful memories. A thoughtful cultural experience in a tropical climate was found in the Bahamas. >Read More
Agility Creates Bespoke “Wow” Incentive Experience
Auto enthusiasts enjoyed a week of auto-themed experiences, factory tours, and motor racing. The climax of the week was a motorsport adventure. With attendees immersed in the moment, a spontaneous change was requested, leading to an extended and unforgettable hands-on experience plus a luxury car showcase. >Read More
Mitigating An Abrupt Increase of 25% in Duty, Shipping, and Customs Broker Fees
A healthcare company planned an annual incentive trip to Jamaica. Escalating costs threatened the tradition of the gift of luxury sporty sunglasses for these high-achiever attendees. Gavel International delivered without compromise with some creative thinking. >Read More
Incorporating Charitable Efforts into a One-Hour Team Building Activity
A pharmaceutical company wanted to do a teambuilding activity with a charitable component. But how? Gavel International partnered with a local destinations management company to organize a one-hour heartwarming teambuilding event for 300 people. >Read More