SITE Africa

17/06/2024

Hello TEAM Africa,
I hope all is well. We are resending the below information as a reminder to fill in the survey. This survey is open to all Africans who engage in incentive travel.

Today we launched what is arguably the most important initiative we undertake each year – to understand the current and future state of the Incentive Travel Industry through the Incentive Travel Index (ITI) survey.

Why is this important?
This survey allows global professionals in the incentive travel industry to contribute perspectives that can help us all better understand how to generate more business and grow our industry.

How can I help?
1. Schedule 5-10 minutes to take the survey. Your voice matters!
2. Send the below link to 3-5 colleagues and customers in the incentive travel industry (they need not be members) and ask them to complete.

Good decisions are made based on good data. And the more respondents we have to this survey, the better our data will be. To encourage your chapter members to complete the survey, we are incentivizing you with a Chapter Contest, as outlined in this document . Each chapter has a dedicated link, as noted. The link for SITE Africa is: https://emea.focusvision.com/survey/selfserve/2eb6/240500?list=22

Additionally, look for ready-made posts in our Social Media tool (Sprout Social Employee Advocacy) and REMEMBER TO INSERT YOUR CHAPTER SPECIFIC LINK. Additional copy can be found attached and graphics here.

The ITI will be live in the field until Friday, July 28.

Thank you for your support with this initiative. I hope to see SITE Africa rise to the top of the Leaderboard!!

30/05/2024

Join us on 5 June 2024 at the new Pullman Hotel in Cape Town to enjoy some serious networking, explore the new property and tackle a few very important topics. Guest speakers are Verona Naidoo from Accor hotels and she will talk, amongst other things - how this hotel group trains there staff to recognise the signals of child trafficking situations.
Furthermore, Si Ekin aka "The Naked Speaker" will help us get our post-COVID mojo back with a highly entertaining and interactive talk. RSVP to me - [email protected] and please let me know if you have any special dietary requirements.

28/05/2024

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27/05/2024

Dear Africa - let's do this again! What a fantastic day this was on 12 Feb 2022!
Toni Ukachukwu Doris Parsons Daryl Keywood Bjorn Hufkie

A two-kilometre walk in 17 African countries simultaneously aimed to connect the aviation, tourism and hospitality industries. Cape Town was the backdrop for...

23/04/2024

Join us for our quarterly SITE Africa Happy Hour where we will introduce the Event Greening Forum and Young Leader Development in Africa. We're thrilled to have international speakers Eda Ozden and Heidi Dillon, who will share their experiences as SITE Young Leaders and how it helped them become world leaders in our industry and serve on the SITE International Board of Directors. Additionally, John Arvanitakis from the Event Greening Forum (EGF) will give us some background about the association and the importance of event greening initiatives. Our Global President, Karim El Minabawy, will be moderating the chats and closing off the discussions. Register now at the link below and we look forward to seeing you there!
https://lnkd.in/ejkif-4T

13/04/2024

Join us for a virtual SITE Africa Happy Hour on 25 April 2024 at 3pm CAT.
We are introducing brand new SITE Africa partners - the Event Greening Forum, and exploring the value of being a SITE Young Leader. The amazing Ezda Ozden from Turkey and the dynamic Heidi Dillon from the USA are joining us on this chat, to share their experiences having started out on the SITE Young Leader program and having progressed to becoming global leaders themselves.
We are honoured to have our Global President from Africa, Karim El Minabawy join the talks and concluding with his thoughts and updates.

Register now!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vfu6opzwsEt0j1pRBDZiNabNyZTMXA4-d
This will be an interactive online event, free for members and non-members.

25/12/2023

03/10/2023

Had a great morning at our SITE Africa Summit in Johannesburg!

16/04/2023

We look forward to the next edition of Africa Happy Hour and hope to see you there.

Date: 20 April 2023
Time: 15h00 CAT
Where: Zoom
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqduqvrzsoEtDGVAoWVu8oIbFSdFcNVJHY

27/09/2022

In-person events are back on track! https://siteglobal.com/event/site-young-leaders-conference

23/12/2021

Blessings to all our SITE members across the globe, with love, from Africa.

22/12/2021

Attention bird lovers! Southern Yellow-Billed Hornbills found in Southern Africa, were made famous by Zazu from The Lion King, have been given the nickname ‘the flying banana’. Ensure to spot them on your next safari!

17/12/2021

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Africa is the second-largest continent in the world! The entire continent can fit the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico, and many European nations, combined.

15/12/2021

Did you know that elephants have incredible memories? In times of drought, the matriarch can lead her herd to places where she thinks there might be food or water because she was there once decades ago.

10/12/2021

Did you know up to 2000 languages are spoken in Africa?
There are at least 3,000 distinct ethnic groups in Africa and around
2,000 different languages are spoken, each of with different
dialects. Arabic is the language that is most widely spoken in the African continent, followed by English, Swahili and French

04/12/2021

This past Wednesday, our had the privilege of being joined by their mentors, reviewing MICE travel of 2021 and what the future holds.
Missed it? Take a look at the recording and let us know your thoughts!

Summary of the SITE Africa Young Leader 2021 Year End Summit.

30/11/2021

Mentor Spotlight: Karin Sieberhagen
Started her career in 1976 working for South African Airways in Pretoria. In 1983 Karin joined Magnum Airlines and spend 10 years working as Reservations Supervisor Manager. Ten years later it was time to leave and 18months of her life was spend at Sun International Dreams. A call from the Polana Serena Hotel in Maputo changed her life and today 14 years later Karin still loves what she does – selling special properties in special places!
Join us as Karin shares her expertise in sales!
Dont miss out! Everyone is welcome and many prizes to be won! Click on the link to register - https://bit.ly/3cMSnJ9

29/11/2021

Mentor Spotlight: Rick Taylor
Rick Taylor is his own man: he has over an illustrious career headed Ad Agencies and Tourism Boards sitting on National, as well as International Industry Forums. Rick successfully headed the Cape Metropolitan (greater Cape Town) Tourism Board and in tandem set up South Africa's first stand-alone Convention Bureau. He was also a key role-player in initiating the South African Tourism Board's National Convention Bureau
Dont miss this opportunity to learn from our mentor! Registration is free.
Join us on Wednesday, 1 December 14:00 CAT. Click on the link to register - https://bit.ly/3cMSnJ9

26/11/2021

Mentor Spotlight: David Sand
His is a busy global executive who works in Corporate, Entrepreneurial, NGO and NPO organizations.
Most recently, CEO and founder of the Uwin Iwin International Group of companies - 25 year ongoing journey
Trustee and board member of The Presidents Award - South Africa a chapter of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
His philosophy is to always be adding value - Creating winning outcomes for people, planet profits for shareholders.
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Join us as he shares his expertise on Wednesday, 1 December 14:00 CAT. Dont miss out on this opportunity to learn from him! Click on the link to register - https://bit.ly/3cMSnJ9

25/11/2021

The world has changed and so has the way we do events! Join the as we reflect on the Incentive Year of 2021. Exciting experts lined up from different perspectives of the industry sharing their insights and knowledge.
Everyone is welcome! Click on the link to register - https://bit.ly/3cMSnJ9

28/10/2021

Site Africa President, Tes Proos says that the Incentive Travel sector in South Africa has suffered massive postponements and cancellations as a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns and it could take some time before it reaps the benefits of the adjustment to Level 1.

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27/10/2021

The pangolin is one of Africa's most unique animals. The word ‘pangolin’ comes from the Malay word ‘penggulung’ which means ‘roller’. This is because the pangolin can reach up to 4.5 ft long (from head to tail) and is covered in scales, which it uses to roll into a ball when attacked, protected by its sharp scales.
Photo credits: Tswalu Kalahari

26/10/2021

Explore both Coastal and Mountain experiences in one province. The Dolphin Coast in Northern KZN and The Wild Coast in the South have some amazing and prolific marine life including large pods of Bottle Nosed Dolphins, Manta Rays, Turtles, Whale Sharks and Hump Back and Southern Right Whales.

The Drakensberg National Park about three hours away is a World Heritage Site with incredible waterfalls, amazing hiking trails and experiences ideal for Incentive groups. These experiences are easily combined with nearby Game Reserves and the urban chic Umhlanga precinct with world-class restaurants, night life and venues.

22/10/2021

Did you know? In 1799, French soldiers serving under Napoleon in Egypt, discovered a stone slab that became known as the "Rosetta Stone". On the stone was three languages with its translations Hieroglyphic writing,demotic and ancient Greek. Little did they know that this single stone enabled researchers to break down the Hieroglyphic writing.
EGYPTAIR Experience Egypt

21/10/2021

Start building lifelong connections with other rising incentive travel professionals at this year's SITE Young Leaders' conference. Created for Young Leaders, by Young Leaders, the conference takes place LIVE and in-person this year right before IMEX, Las Vegas, November 7-8. Register now https://siteglobal.com/event/site-young-leaders-conference

20/10/2021

THE WORLD’S LARGEST, TALLEST AND FASTEST ANIMALS COME FROM AFRICA.
🐘The Largest: Africa Elephant. They are gigantic in fact that they can weigh over six tons and they be up to
seven meters long in size.
🦒 The Tallest: Giraffe. Male giraffes can reach up to 6 m in height, while females can reach about
4,6m.
🐆The Fastest: Cheetah. The cheetah is the fastest land animal on earth. It can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour (96.5 kilometers per hour)
Have you spotted any of these on safari?

19/10/2021

DID YOU KNOW...the Karoo region in the Western Cape is home to some of the best fossils of early dinosaurs? In fact, it is estimated that some 80% of the mammalian fossils found to date were found in the Karoo.

Explore the fossil evidence of extinct Karoo wildlife at the famous Fossil Trail in the Karoo National Park. It's a remarkable and unique experience.



South African National Parks

18/10/2021

15/10/2021

Did you know that Africa is home to nature superlatives? Add these to your next trip to Africa:
- Sahara desert is the driest hot desert on earth
- The Nile, Egypt is the world's longest river
- Tugela Falls in South Africa is Africa's highest waterfalls
- Blyde River Canyon in South Africa is the world's largest green canyon