inSITEs from SITE Member of the Year Victor Canizares
Celebrated at this year’s Global Conference
Earning top honors — the top honor, in fact, that SITE presents to a member each year — is Victor Canizares, the CEO of Spanish Heritage DMC.
We caught up with Victor to discover what’s trending in his destination, as well as what’s ahead for SITE’s newly combined Spain & Portugal chapter, all off the back of a busy IMEX Frankfurt show.
Member open house starts at 11 AM ET on May 23
Join us for a 30-minute session designed to help you get the most out of your SITE membership. Hosted by Head of Membership and Chapters Dallas Lyons, this open house series is one way we’re ensuring members have a place to go on a monthly basis to connect with colleagues and learn more about the many benefits of being part of SITE.
Member-get-a-member ends tomorrow, May 24
Available only during IMEX, time is running out to save $100 (or €100) on your 2025 SITE membership. Lock in the savings now so you’re set for the year ahead — with plenty of time left on the calendar still!
Take the 2024 Incentive Travel Index survey
We launched the 2024 edition of the Incentive Travel Index (ITI) at IMEX Frankfurt last week: and now it’s your turn to share your thoughts! This survey — and the report created from each year’s results — is the business event industry’s most authoritative study of the global incentive travel market and its impact on corporations, agencies and the supply chain in destinations.
The ITI survey is live now until July 25 and is available in English and Spanish for any and all industry professionals to take online.
Deadline extended: SITE Foundation academic scholarship
SITE Foundation will be awarding up to four $5,000 scholarships to fund higher education studies at any level (undergraduate, graduate, short course, etc.), to students enrolled in any subject, major, or course. Complete an essay in response to one of this year’s prompts by next Tuesday, May 28 for a chance to earn one of this year’s prizes.
Congratulating this year’s Master Motivator
We’re extending the heartiest of congratulations to a name virtually everyone in the incentive travel industry is bound to recognize. Pádraic Gilligan, SITE’s Head of Marketing, was celebrated at the 2024 IMEX Frankfurt gala as this year’s Master Motivator award recipient. Here is some of what SITE CEO Annette Gregg shared with those in the room when describing Pádraic’s many, many accomplishments.
Sustainability reporting webinar is May 31
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) brings a new focus on people in sustainability. During this webinar, we will hear stakeholder perspectives from all facets of the industry to explore the CSRD’s impact on the MICE market.
Download SITE’s new EU reporting guide
Funded by SITE Foundation, this member-driven project initiated by industry stalwart Bruce Bolger is one of the first guides of its kind prepared specifically for MICE professionals. With sustainability gaining increased attention across the business travel landscape, Bolger’s work is particularly timely, with its overview and commentary on new reporting standards set out by the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Italian honors for Annamaria Ruffini
SITE sends warm wishes and heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed past president, Annamaria Ruffini (SITE President, 2018) whom yesterday, May 22, was honored by the Italian senate with the Women Who Won award.
Applications open next week for SITE Foundation grants
Every year SITE Foundation allocates funds for a project(s) to be delivered in the following year. The funds will be disbursed to one, or spread over multiple, grant applications, based on the individual merit of the applications received and evaluated by the assessment committee.
… to Tourism New Zealand for sponsoring last week’s Chapter Leader meeting at IMEX Frankfurt!
… to our 2024 SITE NITE Europe sponsors!
Spotlight on: Discover Puerto Rico
Offsite venues to take your client’s experiences to a new level
As an incentive group planner, envision the myriad opportunities awaiting in Puerto Rico. Craft bespoke experiences tailored to your group’s desires, from intimate cocktail soirées to elegant dinners and adventurous team-building excursions. Explore historic coffee haciendas nestled amid breathtaking landscapes, offering an authentic and memorable backdrop. Picture your clients immersed in the rich heritage of Puerto Rico, savoring the aroma of freshly brewed coffee while enjoying panoramic mountain views. With each event meticulously planned and executed, Puerto Rico promises to exceed expectations, ensuring unforgettable moments that resonate long after the journey ends.
Choose a Puerto Rican Coffee Hacienda for your Event Venue | Discover Puerto Rico
Spotlight on: Smart Meetings
Head to Arizona for a Smart Meetings Incentive Experience!
On Dec. 8-10, 2024, Smart Meetings will be hosting an incentive experience at Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, a property built on the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural style. Over the course of these three days, attendees can expect nothing short of opportunities to network, socialize and build bonds.
Our hosted buyer elevated experience will include the sharing of ideas from keynote speakers; exploration of Arizona Biltmore’s more than 200,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, fresh dining options and Tierra Luna Spa; team-building activities and one-on-one matching with your new favorite hospitality partner. Register now! We can’t wait for you to join us.
