2. Introduction to Site
Hugo Slimbrouck,
Past President, Site International Board of Directors
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Ovation Global DMC,
MCI Group
hugo.slimbrouck@ovationdmc.com
+32 475 75 52 73
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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%
6. 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
7. 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
9. What’s in it for you?
Events &
Activities
Tools &
Resources
Success
10. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
21. The China Incentive, Business Travel &
Meetings Exhibition (CIBTM)
2-4 September 2013
China National
Convention Centre,
Beijing, China
Supported by Site
27. Site Global Conference
7-10 December 2013
Orlando, Florida, USA
Loews Portofino Bay
Hotel at Universal
Orlando
Premier Education and
Networking Event