```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is incentive travel?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Incentive travel is a reward trip that companies offer to employees, sales teams, or partners who hit specific performance goals. Instead of a cash bonus, top performers earn an all-expenses-paid trip — often to a resort or international destination. It's one of the most effective tools companies use to motivate teams and boost retention, and studies consistently show it outperforms cash rewards." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is incentive travel different from a corporate retreat?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A corporate retreat is about team-building, strategy, or training — it's work-focused with some social elements. Incentive travel is a reward — it's experience-focused, designed to feel special and celebratory. Think beachside dinners, curated excursions, and VIP experiences rather than conference rooms and breakout sessions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What size companies do you work with for incentive travel?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Kilohana Events and Travel specializes in small to mid-size companies — typically groups of 10 to 75 people. The focus is hands-on, high-touch programs where every detail is tailored and every attendee feels like a VIP." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does full-service incentive travel planning include?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Everything — site research and selection, hotel room blocks and meeting space, air travel and ground transfers, group activities and excursions, dining from group dinners to reservation lists, on-site coordination during the event, and all the logistics in between." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does incentive travel planning cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Planning fees vary based on group size, trip complexity, and destination. A clear, transparent quote is provided after an initial consultation. The planning fee covers everything from site research through on-site coordination." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How far in advance should we plan an incentive trip?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ideally 6 to 12 months out for the best availability on group room blocks, preferred pricing, and time to negotiate with properties. For larger groups or peak-season destinations, even earlier is better." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "We've never done incentive travel before. Can you help us figure out if it's right for our company?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Absolutely — many clients are companies running their first incentive program. Kilohana helps determine whether it makes sense for your goals, what budget to expect, and what kind of trip would work best for your team. There's no commitment for the initial conversation." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are you based in Washington, DC?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Kilohana Events and Travel is based in Washington, DC, working with companies throughout the DC, Virginia, and Maryland area. Incentive trips and corporate events are planned to destinations worldwide." } } ] } ```

I support corporate and incentive travel, and coordinate events from beginning to end. I'll work with your team on its meetings, conferences, galas and celebrations: from sourcing site proposals, to securing room blocks, A/V, catering and decor, and then getting everyone to and from the destination! I'll share my experiences coordinating fundraising luncheons, graduation ceremonies, multi-day conferences and VIP dinners by collaborating behind the scenes with our suppliers and vendors and handling all the details to create a smooth, stress-free experience for you, your team and your guests.

Incentive travel

Incentive travel

incentive travel planning for companies that want to do it right

incentive travel planning for companies that want to do it right

I will leverage my events experience to secure room blocks, event spaces, A/V and catering on your behalf.

room blocks + meeting space

Want someone else to research and book your flights? I'm your one-stop shop for air support.

air support

Meeting with colleagues on the road? Share your meeting and travel details and I'll look into options that best suit your needs.

site research

I'll work with the property to offer a list of activities for your celebration -- on-site activities, dinners, excursions, receptions, spa -- share your ideas and plans and let me do the rest!

activities

 Review and approve flights, provide payment and you're practically ready to go! I'll confirm your in-destination transfers, too, to ensure a seamless on-the-ground experience!

flights and transfers

You and your assistant(s) have a lot of responsibilities and tasks. Delegate the research and sourcing for your incentive trip. My supplier connections ensure you will have timely proposals to review.

delegate the celebration

When it's time for the big day(s), I'll join you and your team as on-site coordinator. While you focus on hosting your guests, I will work behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and successful event!

on-site coordination

We'll review the options and visit the sites. Traveling to the destination and properties ensures that we've selected the place with the right vibes, accommodations and amenities!

site research + inspections

Tap into my extensive events experience -- we'll discuss the vision and budget for your gathering. I'll research, manage and coordinate all of the details and let you focus on what's important.

my events experience

full-service event support

incentive travel

corporate travel

Schedule a consultation now!