Finding Calm in Chaos: Navigating Current Geopolitical Effects on Business Meetings and Incentive Travel

Description

Incentive travel continues to thrive as organizations invest in programs that drive company culture and business results. However, recent geopolitical shifts are threatening business meetings and international access, and the speed and degree of these changes is causing disruption and uncertainty. What are steps we can take now to gain perspective and a sense of control in the midst of so much change?

After this session, you will:

• Understand current trends affecting our industry 
• Identify tools available to address the changes 
• Create an action plan to move forward in the midst of uncertainty

MEET THE PRESENTER
ANNETTE GREGG, CMM, MBA is CEO of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), leading its 3100 global members and the SITE Foundation.  She has an extensive background in the meeting and hospitality industry, serving in executive level positions for corporations, associations and non-profits. She is an honoree for Women in Tourism and Hospitality, and has won the Coach Award for the Association of Women in Events, Northstar Meetings Influencer, Smart Women Industry Leader, MeetingsNet Changemakers list, Meetings Today Trendsetter, Community Leader of the Year and Planner of the Year for MPI San Diego, and Eventex 100 Most Influential Business Events Professionals.