Site International Foundation and the IMEX Group release second joint study on purchasing practices for motivational travel programs Does prior experience with a supplier influence program decisions? This and related questions were the focus of a second joint research study conducted by the Site International Foundation and IMEX, the worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. The research revisits and compares results from a similar study conducted in 2013. Utilizing the combined databases of The Site Index Panel and…
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Site International Foundation releases annual forecast for motivational events industry
Optimism for incentive travel is at a four-year high Since 2010 the Site International Foundation has conducted the Site Index Annual Survey to compile and compare data meaningful to the incentive travel and motivational events industry. The research examines both internal and external challenges to the sector and how these factors impact the stability and growth of the market. It addresses behaviours of both buyers and suppliers providing leading indicators for future trends. This fourth year of the study confirms…
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New Site International study focusses on cruises for incentive travel
Site International Foundation, in cooperation with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released the results of its latest Site Index study, Focus on Cruises for Incentive Travel. The study is aimed at gaining insight into the use of cruises as an incentive travel tool and to assess where cruises fit into the incentive travel industry of the future. The study mainly focused on compiling data demonstrating: Familiarity with various aspects of the cruise industry Likelihood of recommending cruises as…
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Site International Foundation announces Board of Trustees for 2014
The Site International Foundation is pleased to introduce a distinguished list of global travel and hospitality industry leaders who will serve as the Site International Foundation Board of Trustees effective 1 January 2014. The Site International Foundation President for 2014 is Kurt Paben, Senior Vice-President, AIMIA. “I am honoured to be serving as Foundation President with such a distinguished group of executives representing all disciplines in the global travel and hospitality industry and am excited to work with them to…
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Site International Foundation releases white paper on risk assessment/management for incentive events
Third white paper in Incentives Move Business series Incentive planners face a wide array of potential risks in incentive travel and motivational events. These risks may include weather or natural disasters, government or labour unrest, transportation disruption, medical emergencies, acts of terrorism or violence, among others. When motivational events are impacted by these challenges, the effects can vary greatly and the frequent reaction is to resort to legal action. As a result, mitigating risk is a vital consideration that should…
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Site International Foundation releases new research focused on Destination Management Companies
The Site International Foundation has released results of the latest Site Index study, Focus on Destination Management Companies. The Site Index compiles and compares data over a number of years to track changes and forecast trends in the motivational events industry. This report expands on data reported in a similar study published in May 2011. While some new questions were asked, many were repeated from the previous study so that changes between 2011 and 2013 could be identified. “One of…
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Allison summers steps down as Managing Director of Site and the Site International Foundation
Site Global and the Site International Foundation have announced that Managing Director Allison Summers is leaving Site to become Executive Director of Zonta International. The Site Executive Team and its management partner, SmithBucklin Corporation, have implemented both a comprehensive transition strategy as well as the selection process for a new Executive Director for both Site and the Site International Foundation. Paul Dykstra, Vice President Client Services, SmithBucklin Corporation, will serve as Interim Executive Director, supported by Christie Pruyn, Site Director…
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Site International Foundation names Mark Bondy Research Chair
The Site International Foundation, which provides valuable research and trend analysis on the global motivational events and incentive travel industry, has appointed Mark Bondy to serve in the critical role of Research Chair. Mr. Bondy, Partner and President of VIKTOR Incentives & Meetings, brings to the position 32 years’ experience in the travel and incentive industry and more than 20 years of dedicated service to Site. “The Site International Foundation looks forward to the guidance and energy that Mark Bondy…
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Site International Foundation and the IMEX Group release joint study on purchasing practices for motivational travel programs
How have purchasing practices for incentive and motivational travel programs changed in recent years? This and related questions were the focus of a joint research study conducted by the Site International Foundation and IMEX, the worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. Utilizing the combined databases of The Site Index Panel and the IMEX Group, the study asked industry professionals to comment on their experiences in purchasing motivational travel. According to Jane E. Schuldt, CITE, CIS, Site International Foundation…
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Site International Foundation’s annual forecast indicates motivational travel volume on upswing
The Site International Foundation has released results of the latest Site Index Annual Survey. The Site Index compiles and compares data over a number of years to track changes and forecast trends in the motivational events industry. This third year of the study measures movement in key indices as well as introduces new topics of discussion. “The Site Index results confirm that the overall use of motivational travel continues to be on an upswing,” commented Stephen Powell, President of the…
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