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New SITE research reveals corporate planner insights

Corporate planners on incentive travel trends for 2024 and beyond

Chicago, July 9, 2024 — The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest research project, aimed at providing unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of incentive travel and motivational events.
  
SITE's new snapshot report, "Incentive Travel & Motivational Events," dives into the current trends, challenges, and opportunities faced by corporate planners who are at the forefront of designing impactful incentive experiences. 

This comprehensive study, supported by Hilton, reflects the perspectives of nearly 100 global corporate event organizers and promises to be a crucial resource for industry professionals.
 
SITE CEO Annette Gregg emphasizes the importance of this research in her statement: “In today’s dynamic and rapidly changing event landscape, staying informed through data-driven insights is more critical than ever. Our latest study offers a detailed view of what’s on the minds of industry professionals who are responsible for creating memorable and effective incentive travel programs. We are proud to partner with Hilton to bring this invaluable information to our members and industry colleagues.”
 
The study covers a range of topics, including destination selection criteria, planners’ educational backgrounds, and key factors influencing the success of incentive events. It also highlights preferred partnerships and collaboration strategies that lead to the best outcomes for these events.
 
Kim Napolitano, Executive Director, Industry Relations & Intermediary Group Sales for Hilton, shares her enthusiasm for the project: “At Hilton, we recognize the critical role that incentive travel plays in driving motivation and business success. Supporting actionable research like this is a cornerstone of our commitment to the incentive industry. We believe that informed, data-driven insights are essential for strategic decision-making and planning. This report provides a comprehensive view of current trends and challenges, and we hope it serves as a valuable resource for planners and suppliers alike.”
 
Key findings from the report include:

Destination selection: safety, health, and security are now as crucial as destination appeal and infrastructure.

Professional development: a significant portion of planners have over a decade of experience, highlighting the depth of expertise in the industry.

Partnerships: DMCs and hotel representatives are seen as vital partners, more so than local affiliate offices.

The full report is available for download on SITEGlobal.com, and the organization encourages feedback and discussions to continue shaping the future of the incentive travel industry.
 
For further information, please contact
 
Pádraic Gilligan, CIS, CITP
Head of Marketing, SITE
 pgilligan@siteglobal.com

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