The learning needs can vary – for instance, entailing ad-hoc learning programmes to build specific skills; or short-term, targeted training sessions that address immediate skills gaps. And here upskilling learning outings can be combined with incentive trips.

Offering incentives to staff on an ongoing basis is can be beneficial. In a fast-changing world, the most critical element for businesses to succeed is not just having the right technology, but having a workforce with the right skills to use it. The focus of learning has moved beyond basic training to building a culture of continuous adaptability and strategic skill development.

Upskilling/reskilling programmes are designed for organisations that want to address specific skill gaps or prepare their workforce for future roles. The travel experience is the incentive that drives participation, while structured learning ensures a tangible return on investment.

Frontline retreats may also be considered; where the travel component acts as a powerful motivator and a “real-world” application lab. This can take shape in the form of a dedicated experience designed to foster continuous learning, growth, and future-ready capabilities. This anchors new knowledge in practice, blending professional reskilling with motivational travel experiences. Going on for example such a three-day retreat isn’t just a reward; it’s an ‘application lab’.

Escaping the confines of the office and using a new environment to spark creative thinking, collaboration, and breakthrough ideas can be the goals of such a ‘learning expedition’.