Looking for theme ideas? You might take a cue from Honey Creek Resort in Moravia, IA, where attendees have enjoyed everything from Hawaiian luaus, Mexican dinners, Texas Hold ’Em tournaments, and even Wii competitions. If your event features a themed activity, do it all the way! For example, if you’re going the Hawaiian route, include leis at the welcome reception, fresh fruits during breaks, a Survivor-type teambuilding activity, and island-inspired background music.

Or try tying your event theme to the unique attributes of the resort destination itself. Frank often creates Humana’s themes in conjunction with geography. She explains, “Typically, our incentive program is themed to the location we are visiting.”