SITE India Chapter Successfully Concludes SITE India Incentive Summit 2024

The SITE India Chapter is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the SITE India Incentive Summit 2024, held on August 23, 2024, at The Pullman Aerocity, New Delhi. The event brought together top professionals from the incentive travel industry for an afternoon filled with insightful sessions, dynamic discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities.

The summit’s agenda was designed to address the most current trends and challenges facing the incentive travel sector. Highlights of the day included:

• How to Use AI in Your Incentive Travel Business: Led by Nitin Sachdeva, President Elect of SITE Global, this session explored innovative ways AI can transform the incentive travel landscape, offering practical insights for businesses to stay ahead.
• Incentive Travel Trends Powered by SITE Foundation: Padraic Gilligan, CMO of SITE Global, provided a deep dive into the latest industry trends, supported by data-driven insights from the SITE Foundation, offering attendees a comprehensive outlook on the future of incentive travel.
• Fireside Chat with Corporate and Agency Buyers: Moderated by Kiran Bhandari, SITE Board Member, this session featured candid insights from industry leaders Neena Kaul (Corporate) and Atul Chabra, Director at Enthuse Answers (Agency), who shared their perspectives on the evolving needs of incentive travel.
• Making India a Strong Incentive Travel Destination: In a compelling session moderated by Nitin Sachdeva, Rajeev Kohli, Past President of SITE Global, and Naveen Rizvi, Vice President of SITE India, discussed strategies to bolster India’s position as a leading incentive travel destination.

The summit concluded with a relaxed networking session over beer and wine, offering attendees an informal setting to unwind and celebrate the day’s achievements.

Support and New Membership Interest

The SITE India Chapter would like to extend a special thanks to Accor for their generous support of the event. Their contribution was instrumental in the success of the summit. Additionally, we are excited to note that several non-members attended the event, and many have expressed strong interest in joining SITE, further strengthening our community.

Participant Feedback:

• “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!” — Atul Chabra, Director, Enthuse Answers
• “Absorbing insights on the future of tourism at the SITE India Summit was truly enlightening. The event offered excellent networking opportunities with industry leaders and a deep dive into the latest trends and emerging opportunities. It was a fantastic experience that left me inspired and excited about the future of our industry!” — Neena Kaul