Get to know our Kevin Forde Spirt Award recipient
The Kevin Forde Spirit Award celebrates individuals who embody the passion, generosity, and unwavering commitment that defined Kevin Forde’s legacy. This year’s recipient is Feyhan Kaprali, owner of Tekser Tourism and Travel, based out of Istanbul, Türkiye.
Event host RFPs available now
SITE is now accepting proposals to host future events and as member, you’re the first to know. Hosting a SITE event puts your destination center stage — generating new business leads, increasing awareness, and offering direct exposure to top qualified incentive buyers.
RFPs are now available for:
- Incentive Summit Global 2026 (new program!)
- SITE NITE North America 2026
- Incentive Summit Americas 2027
- SITE Classic 2027
Email eparsons@siteglobal.com to receive the RFP for the events you’re interested in hosting. Let’s show the world what your destination can do!
TOMORROW: M&A webinar
The pace of mergers and acquisitions for DMCs and event agencies has begun to accelerate in recent months, powered in part by an unprecedented influx of private equity investment in the industry. Signs point to increased consolidation over the next one to two years. Join us as we peel back the curtain and discuss valuation models, what buyers look for, secrets to a successful integration, and more.
SITE NITE Europe tickets on sale now
Taking place the night before IMEX, SITE NITE Europe 2025 is your perfect opportunity to build & bridge cultures. This is SITE’s flagship event in Europe, open to all SITE members and friends.
We can promise you a night of connections and re-connections in an atmosphere of conviviality and celebration like only SITE members and friends know how to create.
SITE events RFP available now
Connect with SITE Head of Education & Events Elizabeth Sage if you’re interested in receiving our newly launched RFP looking for a long-term events partner.
SITE marketing RFP available now
Connect with SITE CEO Annette Gregg if you’re interested in receiving our newly launched RFP looking for a long-term marketing partner.
Mid-career credential: become a CITP
Refreshed, relaunched, and ready for you: SITE CITP is more relevant than ever before to mid-career and senior incentive travel professionals looking to stand out in an increasingly competitive — and lucrative — MICE industry and wider business landscape. Earning your CITP designation helps you stand out as a qualified, trained career professional ready to shape transformational incentive travel experiences.
Next CIS virtual cohort begins April 30
Be part of our second 2025 virtual CIS cohort — with self-paced modules and opportunities to discuss material from SITE’s entry-level certification. April and May discussion hours as part of this cohort are designed to suit US-based professionals interested in Tuesday mid-afternoon meeting times and APAC professionals looking to chime in weekly on Wednesday mornings.
SITE Classic hosted buyer apps due April 25
This year’s SITE Classic promises to be a beautiful four-day event in Maui. If you’re a North American-based incentive planner who would like to be part of this year’s event (taking place August 25-28), hosted buyer applications are open through April 25.
Be a SITE NITE Europe sponsor
Be part of our signature pre-IMEX networking evening as an event partner: with this year’s SITE NITE Europe event returning to Depot 1899 on May 19.
Start making your #IMEX25 plans
If you’re looking to add incentive travel to your IMEX Frankfurt 2025 tradeshow plans, here’s where you can find the SITE HQ team, SITE members, and industry colleagues at the Messe this May.
Apply for a SITE Foundation academic scholarship
Earn up to $5,000 USD to support 2025-26 higher education studies via this year’s SITE Foundation academic scholarship. Up to two scholarships will be presented to current or future students, regardless of SITE membership status or course of study.
From extreme weather to reputational risk, today’s meetings and incentive travel face a complex landscape when navigating destinations selection. That’s why Destinations International developed a comprehensive framework to support Event Strategists and Destination Organizations in navigating everything from natural disasters and public safety concerns to cybersecurity and legislative shifts.
By working hand-in-hand with destination partners, planners can better anticipate challenges, protect attendees and ensure events move forward with confidence—even in uncertain times. Explore practical strategies and destination-specific considerations designed to promote collaboration over cancellation.
