Associations & Business Events

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is the leading trade event for the meetings and event industry in the Asia Pacific region. AIME is where industry decision makers connect, create and do business. They bring together international and local event planners and connect them with the best destinations, venues and event suppliers from around the world. Their bespoke AI powered pre-scheduled appointment system will align over 15,000 meetings, matching buyers needs with the destinations and services on offer from over 550 exhibitors. AIME 2025 will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 10 – 12 February 2025.  Link Here

Schedule:

February 10 - Monday

• Knowledge Program - AIME kicks off with the popular Knowledge Program – explore new ideas from innovators within and outside of the industry, learn and apply new business frameworks, and dive into insights to design events of the future.

• Welcome Event -  Monday evening concludes with the anticipated AIME Welcome Event. Hosted Buyers, Exhibitors, Media Partners and Associates as well as upgraded Visitor Buyers will kick off festivities as we celebrate the business events community.

February 11 - Tuesday

• Trade Show Day One - The first day of meetings kicks off on the show floor. Discover new activations and participate in the free Ideas Academy sessions will have you tapping into the latest trends to take your event to the next level.

On the show floor, morning and afternoon networking breaks provide the perfect opportunity to catch your breath and chat with fellow attendees in the Hosted Buyer Lounge, while the breakout zones and Cafe provide spaces to feast and nourish your senses.

February 12 - Wednesday

• Trade Show Day Two - The final day on the show floor provides exhibitors and buyers with their last opportunity to meet and collaborate before AIME concludes. The free sessions continue at the Ideas Academy.

And when you need some time-out, hosted buyers can enjoy a moment in the Hosted Buyer Lounge and network with industry friends and visitors can enjoy some downtime in our dedicated breakout zones and Cafe.

They are a trusted, independent, not-for-profit company that targets and bids for hosting rights for global meetings to be held in Sydney, Australia. 

For more than 30 years the NSW Government has backed us to bring business visitors to Sydney for conferences, corporate meetings and incentive events that deliver economic and social impact for the state of NSW, Australia and global communities.

They are bidding, communications and engagement specialists. They work with local leaders and partners across government, industry and academia to identify, bid for and promote global meetings in the city. They tell Sydney’s stories and profile its strengths as a business destination. And they  provide professional services, support and funding to international associations, corporations and event planners who want to bring delegates to Sydney. Their services, advice and support are impartial and completely free of charge. Link Here

Business Events NSW Program raise awareness and consideration for regional NSW as a premiere business event destination and drive new event sales enquiries directly to valued stakeholders.  They work directly with business event organisers to provide destination, product, experience and supplier information to help influence decision making and drive additional visitation, expenditure, and length of stay for conferences being held in NSW.  These efforts are conducted in partnership with Business Events Sydney, which is responsible for delivering international business event opportunities and strategically significant domestic events for Sydney. Link Here

Australian-based but globally minded, CIM has been delivering the latest news and in-depth analysis across the business events industry for over 45 years.

That continues into the digital age, with CIM reaching decision makers within the corporate, association, PCO, government and group travel sectors via its website and e-newsletters.

CIM offers the only daily industry e-newsletter in Australia, delivering breaking stories that are relevant to the whole industry. Real news, real views and real analysis, CIM’s global coverage goes beyond the press release to unearth the trends and issues affecting the industry as a whole. Link Here

SITE is the only global association dedicated exclusively to Incentive Travel. By connecting you to an extensive network of global Incentive Travel practitioners, and providing you with access to relevant education, certification, and research, SITE helps you become a successful global Incentive Travel professional and ambassador for the transformational impact of incentive travel experiences. Link Here

• Society for Incentive Travel Excellence

• Global Association focused Exclusively on excellence in Incentive Travel

• SITE is truly GLOBAL - 2,650+ members / 90 countries / 30 chapters

• The Global Voice of the Incentive Travel Industry

Connections

• Make valuable connections with like-minded individuals in our member-only database.

• Access a global community of professionals at SITE events around the world.

• Establish your credibility as a SITE member, guided by the SITE Code of Ethics.

• Connect with a community of experts and peers around the world through SITE

• Access the right clients and suppliers to take your business further

• Build a global base of incentive travel connections by attending SITE's networking events

• Meet and connect with professionals in your area through involvement in your local chapter

• Make lifelong friendships with fellow professionals

Education

• Learn ways to build, expand and improve your business through the on-line educational resources available via our dedicated Learning Management System (LMS)

• Take part in specially designed educational sessions at SITE events, led by Incentive Travel industry experts

• Access and watch our YouTube Channel featuring over 100 videos

Professional Certification

• Demonstrate and display your experience, expertise and knowledge of the incentive travel industry by taking our dedicated certification programs:

• Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS) – entry level certificate

• Certified Incentive Travel Professional (CITP) – mid management level certificate

Research

• Gain unique insights into all aspects of the Incentive Travel supply chain via our inSITEs series – Corporate inSITEs, Leadership inSITEs and Participant inSITEs

• Stay on top of emerging industry trends with the annual Incentive Travel Index, organised in partnership with Incentive Research Foundation (IRF)

Join Process

1. Complete an application online (note there is a separate process for groups)

2. Payment may be made in US Dollars or Euros via our payment system. If you wish to pay by wire transfer (in USD or Euros), please email SITE@SITEglobal.com.

SITE Membership runs on the calendar year (January 1st through December 31st).

• Membership dues for new members are prorated April through September of each year. Renewal dues are never prorated.

• Applicants applying in October of any given year will have valid membership through December of the following calendar year.

• SITE membership is individual based.

Application Fee

There is a one-time application fee of $50 or €50.

Membership Types & Fees for 2024

Membership Type / Annual Fee

• Professional Membership - $490 / €490

Professional Member is the default membership category for incentive travel professionals working across the industry spectrum as Agency Buyers, DMCs,  Supplier to the Incentive Market, Destination Marketing Organizations, Other. 

Incentive Travel End Users or Corporate Buyers should register under that particular category below.

Please Note: SITE membership is individual and rests with the person, not the company or organisation for which that person works.

Professional Member 

Proration Schedule (New Members only; does not include $50 application fee)

• April, May, June (Q2) - USD $365

• July, August, Sept (Q3) - USD$245

Business Events Australia - Delivers marketing communications, industry partnerships and a trade distribution program to raise international awareness and consideration of Australia as a business events destination. 

Under the Business Events Australia brand, Tourism Australia undertakes activity in key international markets to ensure Australia’s business events offering is communicated to media, business events planners and decision makers.  Link Here

Tourism Australia - Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, both for leisure and business events. The organisation is active in 15 key markets and activities include advertising, PR and media programs, trade shows and industry programs, consumer promotions, online communications and consumer research.

Tourism Australia targets business events planners and decision makers with a focus on core international markets which represent the greatest return on investment. These core markets include Greater China, New Zealand, North America, South South East Asia, United Kingdom and Europe.  Link Here

The Australian Business Events Association Ltd is the leading industry body responsible for representing and supporting the prosperity of the organisations and people that work in, or benefit from the Australian business events sector.

Australian Business Events Association offers membership options designed for businesses of all shapes and sizes. The model is designed to allow those requiring a higher level of service and benefits to select a higher membership group, and small businesses with lesser needs can opt for lower membership levels. Link Here

Membership

• Members of the Australian Business Events Association receive direct benefit from their membership, however members who are Association bodies or the like, are not able to pass on the direct membership benefits to their members.

• Membership is open to all businesses (ABN holders) who engage, trade, or benefit within the business events sector.

• The membership model allows you to select the level of membership most appropriate for your business size and needs, irrespective of which business sector you operate in.

• Businesses are admitted as members of the Association through a formal approval process. Once approved, members receive a broad portfolio of benefits and are permitted to display the Australian Business Events Association logo as part of their business collateral. 

Please find necessary documents below:

1. Corporate Membership Application Form

2. Membership Prospectus

Blue Mountains Tourism (BMT) is the official local tourism organisation for the Blue Mountains region of NSW Australia. Link Here

Recognised by Destination NSW and Blue Mountains City Council as such, BMT works co-operatively with the council to:

• Support and advocate for tourism businesses in the region

• Promote a sustainable tourism industry nationally and globally

• Attract visitors to the region

• Guide visitors to tourism businesses when they are here

Tourism-focused, industry led and membership-based, the organisation is managed by three staff who work under the direction of a committee of industry professionals who donate their time, expertise and resources to the benefit of the wider tourism industry.

Member Benefits

Join as a member for only $150 (ex GST) per annum, which gives you discounts on advertising and services, as well as a range of other benefits:

• 5-10% discount on Blue Mountains magazine advertising, depending on ad size. 15% discount across all other Blue Mountains Tourism Essentials services

• Member only media opportunities- includes media famils

• Free attendance at monthly networking events

• Opportunity to join industry famils, expos and other co-op marketing events

• Business referral and introductions within industry

• Opportunity to present at members networking events

• Free event listing in Blue Mountains Magazine ‘What’s On’ and website

• Invitation to join BMT Industry FB group

• Industry representation / advocacy at local, state and federal levels

Membership

Membership Prospectus Here

Members Badge Here