About Jeff Richards

Over the course of his 25 years of industry experience, Jeff has used his expertise to plan and oversee the details of hundreds of corporate programs around the globe. He is extremely comfortable and versatile when it comes to working with numerous management and operational styles. His clients span a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, food service, automotive, and tech. He has seen great success planning and overseeing programs ranging anywhere from high-level meetings for a small board of directors to large events numbering in the thousands, such as travel incentives, sales training, or product launches. As a certified meeting professional, his skills include project management, risk mitigation, strategic sourcing, as well as financial management. Jeff has been an integral part of Gavel International for the past 23 years and is currently the company’s Vice President.

10 Places in Stockholm, Sweden

2025-05-23T15:08:47-05:00June 28th, 2018|

Reading Time: 3 minutesStockholm, Sweden’s capital, is the most populous city in the Nordic countries. You’ll find plenty of history, cobbled streets, and lush forests, but also a thriving arts scene and great nightlife. Check out ten of the best places to visit...

10 Best Places to Visit in Toronto, Canada

2025-05-23T15:02:40-05:00June 14th, 2018|

Reading Time: 3 minutesToronto is the capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada, so there’s plenty to do. With a vibrant nightlife and an exciting blend of tourist attractions, you’ll find many prime locations within walking distance from each other. Here are ten of our favorite places to visit in Toronto.

10 Places to Visit in St. Bart’s

2025-05-23T11:40:12-05:00October 19th, 2017|

Reading Time: 3 minutesSt. Barts is a destination made for postcards and picturesque photo opportunities. An island of rare beauty, you’ll fall in love with the rolling green hills and quaint coastal villages. Check out the top 10 places you must visit...

10 of the Best Places to Visit in Hawaii

2025-06-12T10:23:30-05:00September 21st, 2017|

Reading Time: 4 minutesThere's nothing more relaxing than warm sandy beaches, cool blue oceans and lush tropical landscapes. Hawaii offers all of this and more. Learn more about the top 10 places to visit in this mysterious and adventurous destination.

Top Safaris to See the Big 5

2025-05-21T12:36:57-05:00August 24th, 2017|

Reading Time: 3 minutesLions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and water buffalo in their natural habitat (known as the Big 5) are the most desired mammals to see on a safari. If you're planning a trip to Africa, here are the top places where they can be found...

Mitigating the Risk of Incentive Travel

2025-06-11T15:32:04-05:00July 20th, 2017|

Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are always risks when traveling, some of which can’t be foreseen or avoided, but when planning incentive travel or corporate group travel here are a few tips to provide a safer, smoother travel experience.

Trends in Travel Incentives

2025-06-11T13:15:59-05:00June 8th, 2017|

Reading Time: 2 minutesTravel incentives are a great way to reward top performers. Want to know what's trending? Read this article to find out the top travel incentive trends...

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