Mitch-Stuart adds new global travel packages for 2027 auctions and incentives

Mitch-Stuart has expanded its 2027 travel catalog with new luxury and experience-driven destinations for nonprofit auctions and corporate incentive programs. The additions include private-island, safari, cultural, and holiday-market packages in the U.S. and abroad as organizations start planning next year’s events.

Why it matters: - Nonprofits and companies are looking for travel packages that feel more exclusive than standard resort stays. - Stronger, more distinctive experiences can help auction items draw bids and make corporate rewards more memorable. - Mitch-Stuart is trying to meet that demand as 2027 planning gets underway.

What happened: - Mitch-Stuart expanded its 2027 travel catalog with new destinations for nonprofit auctions and corporate incentives. - The catalog additions include private-island, safari, cultural, wellness, golf, spa, ski, cruise, and holiday-market experiences. - The newest catalog is available now at mitchstuart.com/travel-experiences.

The details: - New offerings include a culinary and cultural escape in Scottsdale, Arizona. - Belize added three options, including an exclusive private-island retreat and an eco-focused journey from reef to rainforest. - Costa Rica now includes wellness-centered stays built around hot springs, wildlife refuges, and the Guanacaste coast. - South Africa features a private-reserve safari lodge. - Amelia Island, Florida, adds an oceanfront golf and spa getaway. - Mexico entries include resort stays in Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Maya. - Spain additions include cultural trips to Madrid and Barcelona. - Seasonal offerings include Christmas market experiences in Salzburg, Austria, and Berlin, Germany. - New York City additions include the Ultimate NYC Thanksgiving Day Experience, with trackside viewing for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, in/out VIP access at a steakhouse on the route, Rockettes tickets, and a champagne toast at Top of the Rock. - New York City also adds Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which includes a curated day at the Tiffany & Co. flagship, a three-course lunch at the Blue Box Cafe, and a private car and driver for a city photo shoot. - Mitch-Stuart already offers luxury travel experiences across resorts, cruises, private villas and residences, golf, spa and wellness, safari, ski, family travel, and arts and culture. - For qualifying nonprofits, Mitch-Stuart uses a consignment model that lets organizations source packages without upfront cost.

Between the lines: - The update reflects a broader shift in how donors, employees, and clients respond to rewards. - Generic vacation packages can get lost in crowded auction books and incentive catalogs. - More tailored, harder-to-find experiences are becoming more effective as fundraising and recognition tools. - The catalog mix suggests Mitch-Stuart is leaning into experiential travel as a premium alternative to cash, gift cards, or mass-market trips.

What's next: - Mitch-Stuart is urging planners to start 2027 planning in the fourth quarter instead of waiting until January. - Early planning can help nonprofits and businesses secure newer destinations before event calendars and incentive budgets are finalized. - The company’s pitch now centers on giving organizations more flexible, higher-value options for auctions, incentives, and client appreciation.

The bottom line: - Mitch-Stuart is betting that distinctive travel experiences will win more attention, more bids, and more loyalty in 2027.