PROFILE

The MOVEMENT OF INCENTIVE TRAVEL EXECUTIVES (MITE) was born as an immediate consequence of the "Go for I.T." Seminar held in Manila last 29 - 30 August 1991 organized by the Philippine Convention & Visitors Corporation (PCVC) in cooperation with the New York based Society of Incentive Travel Executives (SITE).

MITE's mission is to use incentive travel as a business tool through the application of MITE's collective resources in developing educational programs and other business activities that offer value to its members so as to aggressively sell the Philippines as a quality incentive destination.

From an initial membership of sixteen, MITE has grown to thirty six active members, representing the forerunners of incentive travel: hotels, tour and transport operators, resorts, airlines, marketing and creative specialists and selected media personalities.

MITE represents the seal of quality and commitment. Its members can deliver incentive travel programs with creativity, imagination and professionalism.

In cooperation with the PCVC, MITE has institutionalized two (2) major projects: the Meetings and Incentives Mart (MIM) which is an annual invitational program for buyers and sellers of Meetings and Incentives; and the Philippine Incentive Marketing Conference (Phil-Incentive), a premiere educational event in line with MITE and PCVC's objective to professionalize the incentive travel industry.

MITE likewise undertakes training workshops in Cebu, Bacolod, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Boracay to upgrade the services and standards of these destinations for leisure travel in preparation for the incentive travel market.

MITE also spearheaded social civic projects like the cleaning and greening of the Tramo District in Pasay since it was identified as the key access road to and from the international airport and the Manila and Makati Hotels.