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We’re in the thick of back to back event season and, somehow, already talking about 2027.Where has the year gone?It feel...
11/08/2026

We’re in the thick of back to back event season and, somehow, already talking about 2027.

Where has the year gone?

It feels like a good time to look back at a few standout destinations and share where we think they could add real value to future programmes.

First up, Duane in Marrakech.

The colour. The food. The desert. The opulence.
Not a bad place to be doing your homework.

Marrakech feels like a proper reward from the moment you arrive. Meetings in a private riad, time exploring the souks, dinner in a Medina palace, then an evening under the stars in the desert.

Followed by a sunrise hot air balloon flight, just because you can.

There is plenty of wow, but there is also plenty to work with when you are building a programme around culture, connection and a bit of adventure.

For the right group, Marrakech is a brilliant option.

Got 2027 incentives on your radar?
Let’s talk destinations 👇
https://t.mtrbio.com/motive-events

All you need.

Sometimes, when planning an incentive, the best question to ask is: “What is happening there that makes the trip really ...
06/08/2026

Sometimes, when planning an incentive, the best question to ask is: “What is happening there that makes the trip really worth earning?”

A major sporting event. A once-a-year festival. Peak ski season. A natural phenomenon you cannot simply move to another week.

Building an incentive around a bucket list moment gives the programme a story before anyone even boards the plane. It creates anticipation, gives the destination a reason and turns the reward into something people will genuinely talk about.

The catch? The best dates also bring tighter availability, higher demand and a few more moving parts behind the scenes.

That is where early planning, trusted local partners and a very good event agency earn their keep.

Save this calendar for the next time someone says, “We need something bucket list.”

Which experience would have your team packing first? 👇

Get in touch: https://t.mtrbio.com/motive-events

All you need.

*Dates are indicative only and may change from year to year.

Have you ever been to a trade show and found its just a room full of stands people are politely trying to escape? Any ev...
06/08/2026

Have you ever been to a trade show and found its just a room full of stands people are politely trying to escape? Any event planners worst nightmare really.

For Allied Retail Group’s 2024 event in Brisbane, the brief was to bring around 200 retailers, suppliers and sponsors together for an evening that created real engagement, not just another round of handshakes and brochure collecting.

The challenge?
Deliver the entire trade show experience over dinner, while giving every participating brand enough space to be seen, understood and remembered.

So, we built the Beverage Bazaar.
Part trade show. Part marketplace. All round a very good night (if we do say so ourselves…).

The room was transformed into an energetic, immersive environment designed to keep guests moving, talking and exploring. Supplier activations became experiences in their own right, giving attendees a reason to stop, interact and properly connect with each brand.

A themed MC kept the evening flowing. Live sax and a DJ kept the energy up. Interactive activations (including a flying-money booth) made networking feel a little less like networking.

Every detail had a job to do.
The entertainment created atmosphere.
The format encouraged movement.
The activations gave sponsors genuine visibility.
And dinner brought everyone together without putting the brakes on the experience.

The result? Strong engagement across the floor.
Suppliers and sponsors had meaningful conversations with attendees.
Retailers left with a clearer understanding of the brands and products in the room, giving them a reason to connect.

Planning a conference, trade show or industry event that needs a little more energy? Let’s build something your guests will actually want to explore.
👉 https://t.mtrbio.com/motive-events

All you need.

A new face at Motive HQ 👋We’re very happy to welcome Tash to the team.Anyone who knows Motive knows the people behind th...
05/08/2026

A new face at Motive HQ 👋

We’re very happy to welcome Tash to the team.

Anyone who knows Motive knows the people behind the plans matter just as much as the plans themselves. We’re proud to keep growing our crew with good humans who are ready to get stuck in, support one another and help bring brilliant events to life.

We’re excited to have you on board, Tash! And even more excited for everything ahead. Join us in giving her a very warm Motive welcome 💚

30/07/2026

Come BTS at the Flight Centre Travel Group National Gathering 👀

Nicky, Kelly, Rebecca, Haylee and Brooke were on site bringing everything to life.

Headsets on. Run sheets ready. Every cue covered.

All you need 💚

Choosing an incentive destination sounds simple. Until you realise that everyone wants something different.Your people w...
29/07/2026

Choosing an incentive destination sounds simple. Until you realise that everyone wants something different.

Your people want somewhere exciting. Leadership wants confidence. Procurement wants value. Guests want ease.

The challenge is finding a destination that delivers all four.

That means looking beyond the wishlist to access, accommodation, seasonality, trusted local partners and how the experience will actually flow.

Because the best destination is not always the newest one.

It is the one that feels fresh, works hard for the business and feels effortless for the people attending.

All you need.

28/07/2026

Christmas in July… Because we clearly needed an excuse to organise another event 😉

A few festive drinks, plenty of laughs, and a chance to celebrate the brilliant humans who make Motive what it is 💚

Someone has to do it…Last month, Jacqui traded the Auckland winter for a few days on the Gold Coast, and came home with ...
27/07/2026

Someone has to do it…

Last month, Jacqui traded the Auckland winter for a few days on the Gold Coast, and came home with a full site-visit notebook and some strong ideas about where we should be taking incentive groups next.

Hosted by the Marriott team, she toured their gorgeous Gold Coast properties. Beachfront ballrooms, lagoon pools, restaurants worth building a programme around, and the kind of service standards that make an event manager relax a little.

The bigger takeaway: the Gold Coast is still quite underrated for Kiwi corporates. Three and a half hours from Auckland, no long-haul budget, and everything a programme needs within 30 minutes: conference infrastructure, hinterland adventures, beach recovery days and dinner venues that do the wow for you. The ability to Concentive is alive and well over there.

If a trans-Tasman programme is on your radar for 2027, Jacqui has the intel, the contacts and the room walk-throughs fresh in her head.

Thanks to the Marriott team for the hosting. We can’t wait to be back soon 🥰

From conference to Gilded Gala in one afternoon. Easy… when you’ve spent months perfecting the run sheet. 😉The Flight Ce...
24/07/2026

From conference to Gilded Gala in one afternoon. Easy… when you’ve spent months perfecting the run sheet. 😉

The Flight Centre New Zealand Travel Group National Gathering at Cordis, Auckland had it all. Teams arriving from across the country, inspiring guest speakers, and a black-tie awards night beneath a garden facade set build.

Think cascading florals, touches of gold, and a dessert display worthy of its own standing ovation.

Behind the scenes, the seating plan was on the big screen, the headsets never came off, and the show desk called every cue.

The moments you spend months planning often land in seconds. And on this night, every one of them landed exactly as it should.

A huge congratulations to all the winners and the wider Flight Centre crew. Your people showed up for one another, and that is exactly what makes an awards night worth building. 🥂

Planning a gala or awards night? Let’s create something your people will still be talking about long after the final cue.

👉 https://t.mtrbio.com/motive-events

All you need.

Incentive travel is often seen as the reward.But the real value sits in what happens before, during and after the trip.B...
21/07/2026

Incentive travel is often seen as the reward.

But the real value sits in what happens before, during and after the trip.

Before it, your team has something clear and exciting to work towards.

During it, they get to feel recognised in a way that is shared, memorable and genuinely motivating.

After it, they come back with stronger connection, more pride in the business, and a story that lasts longer than a bonus line on a payslip.

That is why the best incentive programmes are not built around “where should we go?”

They are built around:

- What behaviour are we trying to encourage?
- What does success look like?
- Who are we trying to motivate, recognise or retain?
- And what kind of experience would actually mean something to them?

It is about performance, loyalty, culture and momentum.

Need a team who can help build the business case and bring the experience to life?

Get in touch today 👉 https://t.mtrbio.com/motive-events

All you need 💚

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