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WHAT I FIND REWARDING

Seeing all the details of a complex program come together perfectly.

EXPERTISE

Channel marketing, discovery and solution design for new clients, matching perfect destination/venue to your audience.

CELEBRITY LOOK-ALIKE

Big Bird!

MY INSPIRATION

My biggest fan, cancer survivor, friendliest person on the planet – wife Karen.

MY FIRST JOB

Paperboy – which taught great lessons on customer service and timeliness.

LIFE PHILOSOPHY

Work hard, do what’s right, be a blessing to others.

CERTIFICATION

CITP – Certified Incentive Travel Professional
CMP – Certified Meeting Professional
IP – Incentive Professional

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

Chairman of the Incentive Research Foundation
Top 25 Most Influential People in Incentives
Top 500 People in Events

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Recognition

25 Most Influential People in the Incentive Industry

President of Brightspot, Mike May, having owned and operated Brightspot for nearly twenty years and serving as Chairman of the Incentive Research Foundation, was recognized for his constant contributions to the industry in Incentive Magazine’s “25 Most Influential People in the Incentive Industry.” 

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Expert Tips For Selecting Your Next Destination

Mike May and Michelle Crosby share their expertise about selecting the perfect incentive travel and meeting destinations for your group demographics and company goals.

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Insights from Mike

Ultimate Incentive Travel Guide: Caribbean

I don’t know about you, but there are few better ways to incentivize me to perform than with the promise of a trip to an exotic Caribbean island. From the….

Hawaii: The Most Motivational Sales Incentive Trip

Incentive Travel Pro: How about Hawaii for the next President’s Club Trip or Sales Incentive Trip?Prospect: Hmm. We’ve been to Maui. I don’t think we want to go to the….

What is the Average Cost of an Incentive Travel Program?

Embarking on the journey of planning an incentive travel program involves careful consideration of various factors, with one of the most critical being budgeting. Creating an unforgettable experience for high-achieving….

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Brightspot will Brighten Your Path to Success

We are on a mission to make our clients’ programs more successful, their jobs easier, and make them look good.

Why Brightspot?
Best Places to Work

Meetings & Conventions (M&C) Magazine named Brightspot one of the best places to work in the meetings industry.

Best Places to Work

Meetings & Conventions (M&C) Magazine named Brightspot one of the best places to work in the meetings industry.