SITE Scotland: Society for Incentive Travel Excellence

Reminiscing back to the Site AGM at The Virgin Hotel Edinburgh on the 11th February. Thank you for all that came and took part in the day. Key insights and discussions: Sophie and Kirsty from Cyrenians spoke over the year and impact of the £3,000 that was raised from SITE. A wonderful Pannel discussion lead by Alan Rawlinson including Julie Britee, Les Maitland, Sarah Reid and Diane McRae. Covering topics to include Challenges faced in 2024, turnaround times, sustainability, hot destinations, and the new visitor levy. Patrick Lamont from VisitScotland introduced the Business Events Monitor. A VisitScotland survey open to all MICE related venues and suppliers in Scotland to raise awareness at a national level of the importance of BE sector and provide valuable key data which we have never had before. City Business Events and Convention Lead, Kathryn McAleese spoke about the convention bureau’s position within the council and their desire to learn from and work together with the MICE industry. And finally our 2025 Chairty will be Scottish Adoption and Fostering – A charity aimed at supporting care experienced children and their families Look out for our first newsletter soon, if you’re not a part of SITE Scotland: Society for Incentive Travel Excellence and wish to hear more about it, please reach out to one of our Board members now! Theresa Steven Elizabeth Del Giacco Gillian Rae CITP Fiona Pengelly Angela (Jacobson) Lorimer Sarah Jane Anderson Rebecca Carr, CIS Stephanie Lee Amanda H.

Six of our SITE Scotland: Society for Incentive Travel Excellence members are heading to SMU next week to represent Scotland and their wonderful companies! Make sure to connect with them before heading to New York! Rebecca Carr, CIS Kate Galloway CIS Kirsten Smith, CIS Jane Frazer Janette Napier James Manion, CIS

SITE Scotland in Mexico! The team are looking forward to connecting and networking next week in sunny Tulum! Be sure to snap a picture with them if you spot them in Tartan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Rebecca Carr, CIS Alan Whitelock Graeme Dowie CIS, CITP Stewart Elder, CIS, CITP

Introducing the 2025 SITE Scotland Board! We are delighted to announce the new board members of SITE Scotland for 2025! This dynamic team of industry leaders is dedicated to driving excellence in incentive travel, fostering collaboration, and championing Scotland as a premier destination. We can’t wait to see you at our next event! Not a member yet? Reach out to one of the team to find out more!

🌟 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 🌟 A group of SITE Scotland members had the pleasure of experiencing the best of what Aberdeen has to offer for incentive clients. From luxury accommodations to unique local experiences, we were immersed in the charm and character of this incredible region. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this showcase unforgettable, especially the wonderful team at 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲: 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗜𝗻𝘁𝘆𝗿𝗲, and 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱! 💙 🚍 𝚃̲𝚛̲𝚊̲𝚟̲𝚎̲𝚕̲ Our journey was made seamless and comfortable by Luxe Scot, with our fantastic driver Jim ensuring we traveled in style. 🍴 𝚆̲𝚎̲𝚍̲𝚗̲𝚎̲𝚜̲𝚍̲𝚊̲𝚢̲ ̲𝙷̲𝚒̲𝚐̲𝚑̲𝚕̲𝚒̲𝚐̲𝚑̲𝚝̲𝚜̲ A delightful lunch at the beautiful Marcliffe Hotel & Spa. A fascinating visit to Glen Garioch Distillery, where we explored the art of whisky making. An exquisite evening hosted at the stunning Meldrum House. 🎨 𝚃̲𝚑̲𝚞̲𝚛̲𝚜̲𝚍̲𝚊̲𝚢̲ ̲𝙷̲𝚒̲𝚐̲𝚑̲𝚕̲𝚒̲𝚐̲𝚑̲𝚝̲𝚜̲ A cultural start at Aberdeen Art Gallery, including a fun Doric lesson led by Dawn from the University of Aberdeen Language Centre. Hands-on fun at Dough and Co, with a "Doug the Bug" masterclass (definitely a highlight!). A delicious wine tasting experience at Sugarbird Wines, complete with a charcuterie board and fresh oysters. 🍷🦪 Aberdeen truly offers an incredible array of options for incentive groups, combining luxury, culture, and unforgettable experiences. #SITEScotland #IncentiveTravel #AberdeenShowcase #LuxuryTravel #DiscoverAberdeen #VisitAberdeenshire

This time next week, I fear I will be a broken woman after walking 20 miles for this wonderful cause. Please take a few minutes to donate as little as £1 to support myself, Geoff Crow, Pamela Badham (nee Wils) MCIPR and team members from forRefugees as we walk 20 miles in and around Edinburgh on 15th September. Your support will mean so much to people who have so little. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/ex6STwz2

✈| It's always EDI to Philadelphia. American Airlines will return with direct flights between Edinburgh and Philly in '25, providing another top connection to North America. The airline will be back in Scotland’s capital to operate the daily service next summer, with its first flight from EDI departing on 24 May. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyWHjP7h #connectivity #aviation #airports #travel #edi #edinburghairport #edinburgh #philadelphia #usa #americanairlines

Experience the heart of Cyrenians at our showcase! Get a behind-the-scenes look at our amazing projects and discover how our projects are driving change! Rounding off with an exclusive dinner at the Hawksmoor's restaurant to hear more about the work we do directly supporting people into homes in Edinburgh. Don’t miss out! Register now: https://lnkd.in/dvznfG6h

SITE Scotland: Society for Incentive Travel Excellence organised a fantastic summer party for SITE members and industry colleagues at Winton Castle. Thank you for all the hard work in pulling together this amazing day which showcased Winton Castle and local suppliers. It was a great opportunity to network with industry colleagues from across Scotland all with the common goal of promoting Scotland. Julie Britee Spectra DMC #Site #eventprofs #SiteGlobal

Yesterday, we had the great pleasure of welcoming SITE Scotland: Society for Incentive Travel Excellence to Winton Castle for their Summer social and what a great day we had. There is nothing like having 70 of your peer group, hotel and tourism experts from all over Scotland, coming to your venue, to get the adrenalin going! In fact, when welcoming the group, Francis Ogilvy did remark that the decibel level of chat was something to behold (we prefer to call it networking!). It was good to start a packed day with a period of quiet reflection and chair yoga before throwing ourselves into such varied activities as dog and duck herding, clay pigeon shooting, bagpipe playing and an interactive falconry display before tucking into great food from Saltire Hospitality Ltd and Edinburgh Gin cocktails. The day ended with sunshine and a rousing performance from Piping Services Scotland Saltire Beat and delicious treats from Luca Ices. A great day with friends and colleagues #site #eventprofs