Committed to the CODE
Recently, SITE renewed its commitment to The Code (short for The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism) via PACT (Protect All Children from Trafficking).
The Code is a multi-stakeholder initiative with a mission to provide awareness, tools and support to the travel and tourism industry to prevent the sexual exploitation of children.
The core tenants of The Code are to:
- Establish a policy and procedures against sexual exploitation of children and regulation of voluntourism.
- Include a clause in contracts throughout one’s value chain stating a common repudiation and zero-tolerance policy of the sexual exploitation of children.
- Support, collaborate and engage stakeholders in the prevention of sexual exploitation of children.
- Train employees in children’s rights, sexual exploitation prevention, and how to report suspected cases.
- Provide information to travelers on children’s rights, the prevention of sexual exploitation of children and how to report suspected cases.
- Report annually on the implementation of the six criteria of The Code.
Sadly, there are over 168 million child laborers around the world so this fight must continue.
Hospitality and travel professionals have a powerful opportunity to help end this atrocity through identification, training and programs for those in danger.
Learn more about these efforts and how you and your company can play a part at thecode.org and wearepact.org
Celebrate SITE DAY with Braindates on December 4
Close out 50th anniversary celebrations with members from across the SITE community by taking part in SITE DAY. Registration closes next Monday, November 27, with this free event open to everyone in the incentive travel industry.
SITE Global Conference early bird registrations ends December 4
Save $100 USD by registering now to join us for Global Conference 2024 this February in Istanbul, Türkiye.
New hybrid CIS course begins in January
Review course material at your own pace, then join live weekly discussions to discuss what you’ve learned, ask questions from expert instructors, and prepare for the CIS exam.
Connect with SITE at IBTM World
Find members of the SITE team alongside EIC colleagues at stand K95. We’ll have a handful of onstand education sessions Wednesday and Thursday, as well as a Wednesday afternoon reception.
Save the date: next SITE webinar is December 1
Join us next Friday at 11 AM ET/4 PM GMT for our final webinar of 2023, sponsored by Meet Hawaiʻi.
Watch our website and social media for a registration link next week!
Announcing 2024 SITE IBOD officers
The SITE International Board of Directors (IBOD) voted and confirmed the full slate of 2024 leadership at last week’s board meeting in Chicago.
Open 2024 and 2025 RFPs
SITE is seeking interested host partners for SITE NITE North America and the Young Leaders Conference in October 2024, as well as host destinations for Incentive Summit Europe 2025.
Renew your membership for 2024
Thank you to anyone who has joined SITE or renewed their membership from October onwards — you’re all set to #beinSITE for the year ahead.
For those who haven’t done so yet, 2024 membership rates will be increasing starting January 1. However, anyone who renews before then will lock in 2023 pricing for the year ahead.
Foundation corner
The Foundation Board of Trustees welcomed new members and confirmed 2024 officers in Chicago last week.
Discovering Tulum
Tulum is a destination that straddles the Quintana Roo / Mexican Caribbean. Located along the Riviera Maya, this “Pueblo Mágico” (Magic Town) has a relaxing and bohemian vibe.
