introduction to site
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Unleashing human potential through extraordinary motivational experiences.TRANSCRIPT
Unleashing human potential
through extraordinary,
motivational experiences
Introduction to Site
Hugo Slimbrouck, Past President, Site International Board of Directors Director of Strategic Partnerships Ovation Global DMC, MCI Group [email protected] +32 475 75 52 73
What is Site? Site is the only global authority connecting
motivational experiences with business results.
The community of Site professionals brings
best-in-class solutions, insights and global
connections to maximize the business impact of
motivational experiences regardless of industry,
region or culture.
Mission
• Site is the only global network of travel and event
professionals committed to motivational experiences that
deliver business results.
• Site provides insights and connections that inspire the
utilization of this powerful tool across diverse industries,
regions and cultures.
• Site serves as a source of knowledge and best practices
where members can make personal connections that
sustain professional growth.
Who Are Site Members?
• Members in 86 Countries
• Top Member Disciplines:
• Incentive Companies/Planners 15%
• DMC’s 30%
• Accommodations 22%
• By Region:
• Africa/Middle East 6%
• Asia/Pacific 8%
• Europe 28%
• Latin America/Caribbean 8%
• North America 51%
2013 Executive Committee
David Sand, President
Uwin Iwin Incentives
Alejandro Verzoub, Immediate Past
President
AV Business & Communications
Paul Miller, President Elect
Spectra
Rhonda Brewer, Vice President
Finance
Maritz Travel Company
Rajeev Kohli, Vice President
Creative Travel Pvt. Ltd.
Jim Adams, Member at Large
Performance Strategies, Inc.
Kevin Hinton Site Executive Director
2013 Site Directors
Cherryl L. Brazier Carlson Hotels Aoife Delaney Ovation Global DMC Liu Ping China Star Professional Programs-Head Office in Beijing Olga Navarro ITB dmc
Jonathan Richards Maui Jim Sunglasses & Zeal Optics Annamaria Ruffini Events In & Out S.R.L. Lulu Stribling The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C Pamela Shepherd Distinctive Destinations
Global Connections
Motivational Experiences
Business Results
How Does Site do it?
What’s in it for you?
Events & Activities
Tools & Resources
Success
Networking Global network of like-minded professionals Valuable supplier contacts
When asked, Site
members report that
they seek to do
business first with
other Site members
Professional Recognition
Chapter Leadership
Volunteer Leadership
Crystal Awards
Educational Delivery
Site Certified Incentive Specialist
Volunteer Opportunities
Committees
• Bylaws / Policies &
Procedures
• Ethics
• Membership
• Nominations
• Young Leaders Program
Site Young Leader Volunteers at EIBTM
Young Leaders Program
• Networking and education
receptions year round
• Before AIBTM & EIBTM
• Facebook and LinkedIn
• 200 young leaders,
representing 11% of
membership
• Learn more about Young
Leaders program and Events
at: http://www.siteglobal.com
Tools & Resources
• Code of Ethics • Site Source (newsletter) • Career Center (job board) • Young Leaders Program (35 & Under) • CIS (professional certification) • Site Foundation (research papers) • Site Buyer’s Guide (online directory)-
siteglobaldirectory.com • Diverse Global Network • Industry Advocacy
What Should Site Members Take Advantage Of?
•Site Buyer’s Guide
• Site Career Center
•Networking at Site Events
• Site Source (Thursdays)
•Education
• Social Media Opportunities
•The New Site Website
Chapters are all
unique – yet one
Site Community
Site’s Global Network of Chapters
Global Connections
Where Ever You Are – Connect with
Site Members:
• YouTube
Connect into the Conversation
@siteglobal / #siteglobal
Motivation Delivered
Site Global members
Siteglobal
Events & Activities
• Crystal Awards
• Young Leaders Events
• Chapter Events Around the
Globe
• EMEA Forum
• Executive Summit (micro
conference)
• Incentive Travel Exchange
(B2B marketplace)
40th Anniversary Celebration
Volunteer Leadership
Committee Opportunities
Site International Foundation
Classic (B2B networking,
golf/lifestyle event)
Site Nite (B2B networking)
Global Conference
Global Education Week
2013 Calendar of Events
The China Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (CIBTM)
2-4 September 2013
China National
Convention Centre,
Beijing, China
Supported by Site
Caribbean Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange
15-18 September
The Cove, Atlantis
Bahamas
Supported by Site
Site Nite North America
14 October
Las Vegas, Nevada,
USA
IMEX America
15-17 October 2013
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Site Classic
27-30 October 2013
Newport Coast, CA
• Golf & Lifestyle Events
• Education
• Networking
EIBTM
19-21 November 2013
Barcelona, Spain
Site Global Conference
7-10 December 2013
Orlando, Florida, USA
Loews Portofino Bay
Hotel at Universal
Orlando
Premier Education and
Networking Event
2014 Calendar of Events
Site Executive Summit
31 Jan.-1 Feb.
Paradisus Palma Real Golf &
Spa
Punta Cana, Dominican
Republic
The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM)
24-26 March 2014
ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Supported by Site UAE
Site Nite Europe
19 May 2014
Frankfurt, Germany
IMEX
20-22 May 2014
Frankfurt, Germany
The Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (AIBTM)
10-12 June 2014
Orlando, FL, USA
Site Nite North America
13 October 2014
Las Vegas, Nevada,
USA
IMEX America
14-16 October 2014
Las Vegas, NV, USA
EIBTM
18-20 November 2014
Barcelona, Spain
Site Global Conference
14-17 November 2014
Rotterdam, Amsterdam
Premier Education and
Networking Event
Site Sponsor’s
