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2026 Incentive Travel Index launches with new focus on risk, AI and the qualifier voice
IRF and SITE , with research partner Oxford Economics, deepen the industry’s most comprehensive global survey with new lines of inquiry on geopolitical risk, AI, destination management companies and practitioner sentiment. The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and SITE , in partnership with Oxford Economics, have announced the launch of the 2026 Incentive Travel Index (ITI), the most comprehensive and longest-running annual study of the global incentive travel industry. Now
May 283 min read


SITE and Maritz study finds incentive travel remains the top non-cash motivator across all working generations
Collaboration between SITE and Maritz reveals a shifting qualifier profile, stronger business case and clear design imperatives for the future of incentive travel SITE, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, and Maritz today released headline findings from Investigating the Power of Incentive Travel Across Generations, a major SITE and Maritz collaboration. The study is the most current and comprehensive research into how Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z respond t
May 194 min read


SITE Incentive Summit in Bogotá showcases Colombia’s energy, creativity and global incentive appeal
Invitation-only gathering brings together incentive travel professionals from around the world for connection, education and destination discovery in the Colombian capital SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has successfully concluded its 2026 SITE Incentive Summit in Bogotá, Colombia, bringing together a curated group of global buyers and suppliers for an intimate programme of business connection, education and immersive destination experiences from 20 to 23 April
Apr 233 min read


Canada gains while Gulf States suffer sharpest decline in incentive travel sentiment, according to SITE Pulse Survey
Canada has emerged as the clearest winner from current geopolitical disruption in incentive travel planning, while the Gulf States is seeing the sharpest fall in confidence, according to the latest SITE Pulse Survey. Canada recorded a net sentiment score of +66.7% among European respondents and +46.4% among the Rest of World, while the Gulf States fell to -82.1% among US respondents, -72.4% among Europeans, -54.2% among Rest of World respondents and -21.4% among Asian respo
Apr 93 min read


Registration opens for SITE NITE Europe 2026 and SITE Young Leaders’ Conference
SITE has opened registration for SITE NITE Europe 2026 in Frankfurt, with registration for the SITE Young Leaders’ Conference opening at the same time, creating a day of education, networking and community-building ahead of IMEX Frankfurt. SITE NITE Europe 2026 will take place at Depot 1899, a beautifully reimagined 100-year-old tram depot in Frankfurt, on Monday 18 May 2026, as the global incentive travel community prepares to gather for IMEX. The SITE Young Leaders’ Con
Mar 262 min read


SITE Incentive Summit Americas 2026 makes waves with the association’s first cruise-based event
Global incentive travel professionals gathered aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas for connection, education and destination discovery, as SITE delivered the first cruise-based event in its history SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) reached a milestone with the successful delivery of its first cruise-based event, as incentive travel professionals gathered for the 2026 Incentive Summit Americas from 13 to 16 March. The sailing from Miami to The Bahamas co
Mar 172 min read


SITE Global Conference 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi, celebrating the power of connection and honouring chapter excellence
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has officially opened SITE Global Conference 2026, welcoming incentive travel professionals from around the world to The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal for four days of learning, community, and industry celebration, from February 12 to 15, 2026. Set against the destination’s rich heritage and bold modern innovation, this year’s conference embraces the theme “Wonder, Awe & Curiosity”, inviting attendees to explore what
Feb 174 min read


SITE announces keynote James Taylor amongst speakers for SITE Global Conference 2026 in Abu Dhabi
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) today announced the keynote and education sessions for SITE Global Conference 2026, taking place February 12 to 15, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. Each year, SITE Global Conference convenes incentive travel leaders from across the supply and demand sides of the industry to connect, learn, and celebrate the business impact of exceptional reward experiences. Framed by the destination’s heritage and bold mo
Jan 223 min read


SITE Selects Cvent as Official Event Technology Partner Through 2028
Three-year partnership reflects a shared commitment to deeper engagement, elevated attendee experiences and outcome-drive incentive travel events SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has appointed Cvent as its Official Event Technology Partner across its portfolio of globally recognized events. Cvent is an industry-leading event marketing and management technology provider. “SITE’s events bring our global community together to learn, connect, and experience the powe
Jan 222 min read


SITE appoints Bishop-McCann as global strategic event partner
SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has appointed Bishop-McCann as its global strategic event partner for a three-year term. Under the agreement, Bishop-McCann will provide key planning services and support delivery of SITE’s portfolio of events worldwide, operating as a true extension of the association’s internal team. “SITE’s events are where our global community connects, learns, and experiences the transformative power of incentive travel,” said Annette Greg
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Registration opens for SITE Global Conference 2026 in Abu Dhabi
SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has opened registration for the SITE Global Conference 2026, taking place February 12 to 15, 2026 at The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. The annual gathering brings together leaders from across the incentive travel community to connect, learn, and celebrate the business impact of exceptional reward experiences. Each year, SITE Global Conference convenes more than 750 incentive travel leaders from both the supply and deman
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Incentive Travel in Flux: AI, Risk, and a Search for What’s Next — ITI 2025 Launches at IMEX America
The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) yesterday unveiled the 2025 Incentive...
Oct 7, 20252 min read


SITE spotlights collaboration and leadership at IMEX America
Activations in Las Vegas include sold out C Suite Agency Summit, SITE NITE North America, and the Incentive Travel Index launch SITE...
Sep 23, 20253 min read


SITE to Host Incentive Summit Europe 2025 in St. Moritz, Switzerland
An intimate gathering of global incentive travel professionals heads to the Alps this weekend for connection, education, and destination...
Jun 26, 20252 min read


SITE NITE Europe 2025 welcomes record-breaking number of incentive travel professionals to Frankfurt
SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) brought together a record-breaking 500 incentive travel professionals for a night of...
May 20, 20252 min read


SITE NITE North America welcomes more than 1,700 industry professionals to Las Vegas
SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) brought together over 1,700 industry professionals for an evening of vibrant networking...
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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