What to Give: Boston rocks glasses

This set of four rocks glasses are beautifully etched with the geographic coordinates and a street map of Boston, highlighting neighborhoods such as the North End, South Boston, and Back Bay. A practical gift with a subtle nod to Beantown, these glasses are timeless.

Cost: $88

Inspiration from: Ally O’Connor, NXTevent, a Hosts Global Alliance member

What to Give: Custom-designed Hatch Show Print posters

Nashville’s historic letterpress shop, Hatch Show Print, is renown for designing posters for the likes of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Garth Brooks. Your attendees can go home with a piece of Americana, custom designed to incorporate your company logo, colors, and theme.

Cost: $130 to $170 per poster, based on the purchase of 100 posters

Inspiration from: Debbie Sales, CMP, Destination Nashville, a Global DMC Partner

What to Give: Irish whiskey stones

Nine blocks of gorgeous, green Connemara marble from Ireland’s west coast come in a cotton bag, ready to be chilled in the freezer before being dropped into a glass of Irish whiskey. Sure, give attendees the whiskey, too, but the rocks will be around long after the bottle is empty.

Cost: $16 to $32

Inspiration from: Bernard O’Reilly, Joe O’Reilly Ireland Group, a Global DMC Partner

What to Give: Farmer’s market goodies

Set up a pop-up farmer’s market inspired by the Bay area’s locally grown produce and flowers, and invite attendees to “shop” for goodies to bring home and share with their families. Take it up a notch by adding local artisanal goods, such as olive oil and chocolates.

Cost: $25 to $200

Inspiration from: Jessica Reisfelt, AlliedPRA Northern California

What to Give: Britto print

Artist Romero Britto describes himself as Brazilian-born and Miami-made, and his pop art’s vibrant, bold, and colorful patterns reflect a fun, optimistic outlook that is hard to resist.

Cost: $75 to $250

Inspiration from: Jane Scaletta, AlliedPRA South Florida

What to Give: Custom lithograph

Created by Patrick Reid O’Brien, a descendant of T.U. Walter, the architect of the Capitol Dome, the 12”x 16” lithograph can be altered to use a color palette that will match an organization’s branding and include hidden words that overlap with client’s chosen slogan.

Cost: $35 to $55 per poster, including travel packaging

Inspiration from: Glen Fuhrmeister, District Experience, a Global DMC Partner

What to Give: New Orleans tote bag

Artist Ellen Macomber has designed eye-catching fabrics inspired by the unique topography of New Orleans. Her tote bags, showing off the curves of the Mississippi River, are handmade in Louisiana.

Cost: $44 per bag, inclusive of tax and DMC fee

Inspiration from: David Rome, CMP, DMCP, BBC Destination Management, a Global DMC Partner

What to Give: My Rhino

Ceramic rhinos, decorated by South African artists, raise funds to protect and breed the animals and raise consciousness about how ongoing rhino poaching is endangering both the white and black rhino species.

Cost: starting at $30

Inspiration from: Pieter de Haas, The Winners Group Southern Africa, a Global DMC Partner

What to Give: Freak Flops

These fun-loving flip flops, made in Costa Rica, get their design inspiration from the nature, art, and colors of the country. Let your attendees decide which design speaks to their “pura vida” spirit.

Cost: $18 to $20

Inspiration from: Judith Ulate, TAM Travel Corp., a Global DMC Partner

What to Give: Branded cowhide koozies

Enjoy some cattle branding without all the mooing at an event in the great Southwest. Guests can have a cowhide koozie emblazoned with their name or initials while they watch.

Cost: $69 per Koozie, 200 minimum

Inspiration from: Micki Moore, AlliedPRA San Antonio, and Angela Hofford, DMCP, AlliedPRA Arizona

What to Give: Stroopwafels

The stroopwafel—two wafer-thin waffles with a layer of caramel in between—is one of Holland’s most popular cookies. It’s typically eaten as a snack around teatime, with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk. This moderately priced gift comes in a typical Dutch tin to keep the stroopwafels intact.

Cost: $7

Inspiration from: Machteld Liebregs, Holland Destination Management, a Global DMC Partner

What to Give: Cosanti Bells

Each of the bronze wind bells, poured at the Cosanti foundry in Paradise Valley, Ariz., is unique in design, color, and sound, and includes a decorative box and literature. Consanti was founded by architect, artist, and innovator Paolo Soleri.

Cost: $45 to $150

Inspiration from: Andy Gladstone, DMCP, Show Me Arizona Inc., a Hosts Global Alliance member

What to Give: Ulu knife

Used by the arctic people for centuries, the ulu (pronounced ooloo) is a functional and unique tool. The cutting blade is stainless steel and the holder and handle is made with moose or caribou antlers. The ulu is a traditional Alaskan gift and can include etched Alaskan animals and/or a company logo.

Cost: $65 to $125

Inspiration from: Katie Caswell, Logistics LLC, a Global DMC Partner

What to Give: Cardow Virgin Islands watches

Incentive winners will have a long-lasting, but subtle, reminder of their time on St. Thomas, St. John, or St. Croix, with these Cardow VI Watches, which feature the islands on the watch face. The chronograph is water resistant to 5 ATM and comes in both men’s and women’s styles.

Cost: $50 to $300

Inspiration from: Phillip Shannon, Caribbean Tour Services, a Hosts Global Alliance member

What to Give: Branded cowboy hat

Create a western storefront with split rails, western tack, and cowboy accessories, and let guests “shop” for their cowboy hat and then have it steamed to get the look they want. Take it a step further by branding the hat with the company or meeting logo while they watch.

Cost: starting at $75 per hat

Inspiration from: Lisa Cooper, AlliedPRA Dallas/Fort Worth