The SITE India Chapter hosted the SITE India Incentive Summit 2024 at The Pullman Aerocity, New Delhi on August 23. The event brought together leading professionals from the incentive travel industry for an afternoon filled with insightful sessions, dynamic discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities.
The summit’s agenda was thoughtfully crafted to address current trends and challenges in the incentive travel sector, providing attendees with fresh perspectives and actionable insights.
Key highlights of the event included:
How to Use AI in Your Incentive Travel Business: This session, led by Nitin Sachdeva, President Elect of SITE Global, explored the innovative ways AI is transforming the incentive travel landscape. Attendees gained practical insights into leveraging AI to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Incentive Travel Trends Powered by SITE Foundation: Padraic Gilligan, CMO of SITE Global, delivered an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the industry, supported by data-driven insights from the SITE Foundation. This session offered a comprehensive outlook on the future of incentive travel, equipping participants with knowledge to navigate the changing market.
Fireside Chat with Corporate and Agency Buyers: Moderated by Kiran Bhandari, SITE Board Member, this engaging session featured industry leaders Neena Kaul (Corporate) and Atul Chabra, Director at Enthuse Answers (Agency). They shared candid insights into the evolving needs of the incentive travel market, providing attendees with a deeper understanding of buyer expectations.
Making India a Strong Incentive Travel Destination: In a compelling discussion moderated by Nitin Sachdeva, Rajeev Kohli, Past President of SITE Global, and Naveen Rizvi, Vice President of SITE India, discussed strategies to position India as a premier incentive travel destination. The session underscored the immense potential of India in the global incentive travel landscape.
The summit was lauded by industry leaders, including Atul Chabra, Director of Enthuse Answers, who remarked, “The travel industry is undergoing a transformative journey, and the SITE India Summit provided invaluable insights into the trends shaping its future. The knowledge gained here will be instrumental in navigating the evolving landscape of travel. This summit was not just informative but also inspiring, offering a clear vision of where the industry is headed. A big thanks to the organizers for such a forward-thinking event!”
The SITE India Chapter extended its heartfelt thanks to Accor for their generous support, which played a vital role in the success of the event. The summit also attracted several non-members, many of whom expressed strong interest in joining SITE.