What is incentive travel and why does it work

"Incentive travel is a performance-based reward — a program that motivates employees, partners or dealers to achieve specific business goals by offering extraordinary travel experiences as the prize. It works because experiential rewards create emotional connections and lasting memories that cash bonuses simply cannot replicate. Research consistently shows that incentive travel produces higher performance uplift, stronger loyalty and longer-lasting motivation than any other reward type. The most effective incentive programs are built around extraordinary destinations, exclusive experiences and flawless local delivery — which is exactly what Body and Soul International's DMC network provides.

How does Body and Soul International help incentive travel planners?

Body and Soul International connects incentive travel planners with 70+ hand-selected, quality-assured DMC partners across 110+ destinations worldwide — completely free of charge. We match your brief to the right local partner, facilitate the proposal process and support you throughout the program planning and delivery. Our DMC partners bring exclusive venue access, local expertise and creative program design that no international agency can replicate. We have been connecting incentive planners with the world's finest DMC partners since 2000

How do I find the right DMC for my incentive program

Use our DMC search tool to find the right partner by destination or region — or contact our team directly. Jaapjan, Gill, Manuel and Leandro will personally recommend the right DMC partner for your specific brief, destination and client profile and connect you immediately. Every recommendation is based on 25 years of network knowledge and personal relationships with every DMC in our network. Our service is completely free of charge

What types of incentive programs can Body and Soul International DMCs deliver?

Our DMC partners deliver the full spectrum of incentive travel — from intimate 20-person executive reward programs to large-scale incentive trips of 1,000+ delegates. Program types include reward and recognition travel, dealer incentive programs, employee performance incentives, top performer trips, channel partner incentives and VIP client entertainment. Every program is built from scratch around your client's specific objectives, audience and budget — never templated, never recycled

Which destinations work best for incentive travel?

The best incentive destination is the one that genuinely surprises and captivates your specific audience — which is why local DMC expertise matters so much. Among our most consistently successful incentive destinations are Norway for adventure and natural drama, Portugal for culture and authenticity, Argentina for passion and extraordinary experiences, Amsterdam for exclusivity and cultural richness, Miami for glamour and energy, Marrakech for sensory richness and Morocco's extraordinary hospitality, and emerging destinations like West Africa and Central Asia for groups who want something genuinely unexpected

How quickly can I get a proposal for an incentive program?

Our DMC partners are committed to responding to all incentive proposals within 24 hours. When you submit a brief through Body and Soul International, it goes directly to the relevant DMC partner who will respond personally — not through an automated system — with creative ideas, initial program concepts and a budget framework. For complex multi-destination incentive programs, allow 48-72 hours to a week for a comprehensive creative proposal. It depens on the suppliers as well. Contact our team directly for urgent briefs and we will prioritise your request immediately

DMC Proposal Request · Free Service · 24 Hour Response

Request a DMC proposal —
we will find the right partner within 24 hours

Q: How much does it cost to use Body and Soul International for incentive travel?

Our service is completely free of charge for incentive travel planners. Body and Soul International is funded by our DMC network partners — not by the agents and planners who use us. There are no hidden fees, no commissions charged to you and no obligations. You get access to 70+ quality-assured DMC partners across 110+ destinations, personal support from our experienced team and 25 years of incentive travel expertise — all at zero cost

Body and Soul International team at IBTM — Jaapjan Fenijn and the team connecting travel professionals with DMC partners worldwide

Body and Soul International makes submitting a DMC proposal request simple, personal and completely free of charge. Share your brief below and our team will personally recommend the right local DMC partner for your destination within 24 hours.

Jaapjan Fenijn — Founder and CEO of Body and Soul International, global quality DMC network established in 2000

Jaapjan Fenijn
Founder & CEO · Body and Soul International

We know the world's best destinations — and the partners you can trust to deliver them.

My team and I respond to all new enquiries within 24 hours. Send us your brief and I will connect you with the right DMC partner personally.

Email Jaapjan directly →

Submit your DMC proposal

HELPFUL TO KNOW:
The more you can share — the better we can match you to the right DMC partner. All fields marked * are required.

First name(*)

Please let us know your name.

Company name(*)

Invalid Input

Phone number

Invalid Input

Last name(*)

Please write a subject for your message.

Email(*)

Please let us know your email address.

Country

Invalid Input

Program type

Invalid Input

Destination(*)

Invalid Input

Other destination(s)?

Invalid Input

Approximate group size (*)

Invalid Input

Deadline for proposal

Invalid Input

Budget indication (per person or total)

Invalid Input

Approximate date

Invalid Input

Tell us about your program

Please let us know your message.

Your DMC proposal — free of charge, always

Prefer to contact us directly?

Our team is available across four offices worldwide — reach out directly in your preferred language:

✉ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
📞 +31 570 605831 — Western Europe — Jaapjan
📞 +420 724 009 164 — Central Europe
📞 +351 913 620 820 — Brazil & Latin America — Leandro
📞 +27 82 754 4256 — South Africa — Gill

The people behind the world's leading quality DMC network

Body and Soul International has been run by the same dedicated team since 2000. We know our DMC partners personally, we respond to every enquiry individually and we take enormous pride in making the right connection every time.

One of our clients captured what we are really like at a recent trade show. We think it says more about us than any brochure could.

Our team — always personal, always free

Jaapjan
CEO · Head office — Benelux, USA, Nordic, UK and rest of world

Gill
Senior Sales Director — South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong

Manuel
Senior Sales Director — Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Latin America

Leandro
Senior Sales Director — Brazil

About our free service

Body and Soul International has been connecting travel professionals with locally based, quality-assured DMC partners since 2000. Our service is completely free of charge — no hidden fees, no commissions charged to you and no obligations. You work directly with the DMC. We simply make the right connection.

Not sure which destination is right for your program? Our team provides free destination advice — just ask.

Submitting a DMC proposal for an incentive program? SITE — the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence — confirms incentive travel as the most powerful motivational tool available to corporate organisations worldwide.

Planning a leisure or FIT program? UNWTO forecasts continued strong growth in international leisure travel through 2027 — now is the perfect time to plan your next extraordinary client journey.

Every DMC proposal request is handled personally — never by an automated system

Download our DMC list →

Browse our full DMC network →

Request a DMC proposal —we will find the right partner within 24 hours

Submit your DMC proposal

Prefer to contact us directly?

The people behind the world's leading quality DMC network

Our team — always personal, always free

About our free service

Request a DMC proposal —
we will find the right partner within 24 hours