The document is a survey report on American dream incentives conducted by Mike Fletcher, detailing the types of organizations involved and popular U.S. destinations for incentive programs. Key cities mentioned include New York, Miami, and San Francisco, with various popular activities like whale watching and Broadway shows highlighted. The report also features a panel of contributors from different organizations in the hospitality and events industry.

1. American Dream Incentives Survey Mike Fletcher Contributing Editor Barcelona | 4 Dec 2010

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3. Corporate: 37.8% Agency: 32.4% Association: 5.4% Other: 21.6% * What type of organisation do you work for? Corporates: BBC, Canon Europe, Rolls Royce, Abbey Life Assurance, Indesit, Pfizer, Hallmark Cards, Canon UK, Aviva, Experian Agencies: Zibrant, Banks Sadler, Line Up, WorldEvents, Euro RSCG Skybridge, TRO, Oxford International, * DMCs, representation, consultants, hospitality agents, venues

4. Do you organise US incentive programmes? Most popular destinations: New York; Miami; San Francisco; Washington DC; San Diego; Texas; Las Vegas; Scottsdale AZ; Florida; Atlanta; Detroit; Boston 48.6% 51.4%

5. Where in the US would you host your American Dream incentive programme? Other destinations received one vote including: Denver, Nashville, Washington DC, San Diego, Seattle, Houston

6. Top 10 American Dream incentive activities

7. “ Rooftop tour of the John Hancock Observatory” “ Whale watching” “ Climb the Golden Gate Bridge” “ A broadway show & dinner with the stars” “ Be cast as an extra in an American TV show” “ Sightseeing with a difference” “ Meet politicians, FBI, broadway actors, cowboys” “ Gastronomic city tours / gala dinners / fine dining” das Our survey said:

8. “ Horse riding and cowboy experiences” “ Personal shopping experience at Bloomingdales” “ Back-stage tours of TV, theatre, sports stadia” “ Learn to surf, fish, play baseball, kite-surf, jet-ski” “ Sex & the City, Alcatraz, Grand Canyon, Mardi Gras” “ Learn to play poker, blackjack, roulette, craps” “ Driving: Off-road, ATV, Speedway, road-trip” “ Spas, relaxation, cycling tours, the beach” das Our survey also said:

9. Las Vegas, CVB, Russell Meara Boston, Open the Door, Christina Pappas New York, NYC & Company, Jerry Cito Texas, CVB, Julie Chase Houston, Greater Houston CVB, Daniel Palomo The Panel: Chairman | AIBTM, Steve Knight