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The Designation that Recognizes Your Knowledge and Experience
in the Incentive Travel Industry
What is a Certified Incentive Travel Executive
(CITE)?
- Mark of distinction that will help you set you apart from other
incentive travel practitioners
- High level of competency, especially in the incentive travel
industry which is so dependent on personal referrals and mutual trust
- Select group of distinguished professionals worldwide who have gone
one step beyond, demonstrating their extensive knowledge of the industry
and achieving its highest standard of excellence
How do I earn my
CITE?
Earning your CITE requires the completion of the
following six steps:
- Achievement of 100 points for a combination of industry experience
and activities in SITE – refer to the Point Qualification Chart below
- Payment of the US$600 application fee
- Choose a mentor – this person must a SITE member and a CITE
- Successful completion of the three hour written CITE examination. (A
Study Guide will be available to assist you in your preparation)
- Choose a topic for your research paper and submit an outline for
approval
- Preparation of a 3,000 word original research paper with
bibliography
Will my CITE bring me special
recognition?
- Upon passing the exam and research paper, you will receive a gold
lapel pin and plaque at an official SITE event to recognize your
outstanding achievement amongst your peers worldwide
- Adding CITE to your business card, marketing materials and proposals
will show your customers and partners your commitment to the incentive
travel industry
For additional information please contact: SITE Headquarters,
401 N.
Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611 USA
+1.312.321.5148
SITE supports the highest standards of professionalism through its Code of Ethics.
CITE Point System
Effective January 1,
2000
Name:
| Category
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Point Award
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Max.
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Your Point Count
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| Years in SITE |
5 pts/yr |
20 |
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| Years in the Industry |
5 pts/yr |
35 |
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| Attendance at SITE Regional University |
6 |
24 |
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| Attendance at SITE International Conference |
7 |
28 |
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| Attendance at SITE Full-day Seminar |
5 |
20 |
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| Attendance at SITE Half-day Seminar |
2 |
8 |
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| Completion of SITE Self-Study Seminar |
5 |
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| Completion of "Training for SITE Presenters" Seminar |
3 |
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| Instructor at SITE Seminar/Education Program |
5 |
15 |
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| Other Speaking/Instructing Experience Related to Incentive
Travel |
3 |
15 |
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| 4-Year Degree or Equivalent (College, University) |
10 |
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| 3-Year Degree or Equivalent (College, University) |
8 |
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| 2-Year Associate Degree or Equivalent |
5 |
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| Each Other Accredited Course in Marketing, Hotel or Travel |
3 |
12 |
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| Other General Industry Related Courses |
2 |
8 |
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| Original Published Article |
3 |
12 |
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| SITE Committee Member (Per Year/Committee) |
2 |
8 |
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| SITE Chapter Committee Member (Per Year/Committee) |
1 |
4 |
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| Chair of SITE Committee (Per Year) |
3 |
9 |
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| Vice Chair of SITE Committee (Per Year) |
2 |
6 |
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| Chair of SITE Chapter Committee (Per Year) |
2 |
6 |
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| SITE Board Member (Per Year Served) |
4 |
12 |
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| SITE Chapter Board Member (Per Year) |
3 |
9 |
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| Officer of SITE (Term Completion/1-Time Bonus) |
5 |
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| Officer of SITE Chapter (Term Completion/1-Time Bonus) |
3 |
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| SITE President (Term Completion/1-Time Bonus) |
10 |
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| SITE Chapter President (Term Completion/1-Time Bonus) |
7 |
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| Each Accredited Course at a SITE University in Designated
Years |
2 |
20 |
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| Total |
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100 required for CITE |
Please submit the US$200.00 application fee to SITE
Headquarters with your points
Current SITE CITEs
The CITE certification is a
mark of distinction within the incentive travel profession. Below are the
names of these current SITE members who have duly earned the distinguished
title of Certified Incentive Travel Executive:
Ira Lawrence Almeas, CITE
Fay P.
Beauchine, CITE
Bill Boyd, CITE, CMP, CMM
Anna Case CITE,
CMP
Fernando Compean, CITE
Jonathon Day, CITE
Patrick M.
Delaney, CITE
James B. Dittman, CITE
Morag Donald,
CITE
Charlotte G. Dunlap, CITE
Todd Dunlap, CITE, CMP
Lucy
Eisele, CITE
Terrence J. Epton, CITE, DMCP
James Feldman,
CITE, CPIM, CPT, MIP
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Paul Flackett, CITE
Richard H. Graham,
CITE
Robert J. Guerriero, CITE
Vladimir Haltigin,
CITE
Michael J. Hurwitz, CITE
John P. Kiley, CITE
Gregory
H. Kurdian, CITE
Brad Langley, CITE
Stephen M. Maselko,
CITE
Tamara Nored, CITE
Lynda Obront, CITE
Tasso Pappas,
CITE
Louise Hall Reider, CITE
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Patricia L. Roscoe, CITE
Issy Scher,
CITE
Jane E. Schuldt, CITE
Laurie L. Sprouse, CITE, CMP, DMCP
Brian W. Stack, CITE
Kirsten Strand, CITE, CMP
Bruce B.
Tepper, CITE, CTC
Robert G. Vitagliano, CITE
Cherie L.
Weinstein, CITE, CTC
Richard Weinstein, CITE
Peggy Whitman,
CITE
Kathleen Winter, CITE
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