SITE ANZ partners with Destination Gold Coast to develop young leaders

The effort aims to nurture talent and propel the growth of the incentive travel sector.

SITE ANZ board members at Incentivise Live, Sydney.
SITE ANZ board members at Incentivise Live, Sydney. Photo Credit: SITE

SITE Australia and New Zealand have announced a strategic partnership with Destination Gold Coast to shape its young leaders in the SITE Young Leaders Program.

This collaboration brings together two industry leaders committed to nurturing talent and propelling the growth of the incentive travel sector.

The SITE Young Leaders' Program is a global community of industry professionals aged 35 years or younger with less than five years of experience in the incentive travel industry. By participating in the SITE Young Leaders' Program, individuals receive education, certification and networking opportunities that appeal to and benefit those who are new to the industry.

This new collaboration promises a plethora of benefits, including enhanced training and educational opportunities, mentorship programmes, and networking events. SITE Australia and New Zealand and Destination Gold Coast will closely to ensure that the industry continues to flourish, offering exciting prospects for current and aspiring professionals.

In order to retain talent where unprecedented challenges include staff attraction and retention, this partnership represents an opportunity to confront ongoing transformations and disruptions and invest in the development of a skilled and passionate workforce.

The partnership aims to create a sustainable talent ecosystem that will empower individuals to embark on a rewarding journey within the incentive travel sector.

The partnership was launched at Incentivise Live, SITE Australia and New Zealand's recent conference. Nicole Tingey, president of SITE Australia and New Zealand, said, "In a time when human resources are stretched, particularly within the incentive travel industry, Destination Gold Coast is using this unique opportunity to demonstrate its forward-thinking approach and commitment to building a pipeline of talent for the future. And to increase the appeal of the Incentive travel Industry not only as an employment opportunity but as a career choice."

Destination Gold Coast’s head of Business Events Brooke Campbell stated: "We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with SITE Australia and New Zealand. Our partnership signifies a shared vision to foster excellence in the incentive travel industry. Together, we will inspire, educate, and nurture talent, ultimately shaping a brighter future for our industry."