As
Site, the global association for the motivational events and
incentive travel
industry, celebrates its 40th
anniversaryyear in 2013 it is
only fitting that it also celebrates one of its longest standing
industry partnerships with Reed Travel Exhibitions.
Today,
operating under the banner of The IBTM Global Meetings
and Events Portfolio, this partnership has
endured and expanded based on like-minded values and commitments to
industry education and global networking.
David
Sand, Site President 2013 and CEO of Uwin Iwin Incentives stated, “It
is evident through Reed’s generouscontributions to
Site that they understand the responsible role their organization
plays in giving back to the associations and professionals in the
industry. Each of the IBTM events offers a unique value proposition
for conducting business and Site members strongly participate as
either hosted buyers or with investment in tradeshow stands. The IBTM
Global Meetings and Events Portfolio has a global footprint
just like our membership base and this synergy helps both
organisations visions for growth tremendously. We are proud that the
Site India Chapter is involved with IBTM in the launch of its new
IBTM India event this year.”
Craig
Moyes, Portfolio Director for Meetings and Events at Reed
Travel exhibitions added, “We have always valued the commitment
Site has made to our global portfolio of events through education
programs and look forward to continuing to
build upon this relationship in the future…”
The
six IBTM Global events provide access to 5,000 suppliers from 100
countries and 17,000 meeting planners. More than 100,000
pre-scheduled appointments are generated ensuring that the IBTM
events providing a significant return
on investment. In the 2013 partnership, Site will
once again be supporting the hosted buyer program for AIBTM that is
being held in Chicago, Site headquarters hometown.
In addition to
being significant supporters of industry education and research
initiatives, the IBTM Global Meetings and Events Portfolio
continues to invest in
specialised communities within SITE. Both AIBTM and EIBTM serve as
home to the Site Academy for Young Leaders. In addition, many of
the IBTM events provide a platform for Site Chapter Leader meetings
and sponsor the annual Chapter Excellence award
program.