New SITE GB member Laura Sabzabadi has worked in the hotel industry her entire working life, starting on the front desk while still studying at university many years ago and working her way up. She’s spent the last 15 years in sales, including the last 10 years at Radisson Hotel Group, where she is currently in a Key Account Manager … Read More
Young Leaders Spotlight: Justin Lear
Our next SITE GB Young Leader in the spotlight is Justin Lear, senior account manager at DMC 2B UK Ltd. Justin “fell” into the events industry, and didn’t even know what a DMC was when he took on some freelance work at 2B UK fresh after graduating. But he hasn’t looked back since and loves the day to day variety … Read More
Member spotlight: Ami Dorkings, Penguins Events – DRPG
After taking a year out to travel and live overseas, Ami found her passion and knew she wanted to find a job that allowed her to see the world. “Learning the ropes within pharmaceutical events, I realised there was more to life than airport hotels and compliance so ventured into the world of incentive travel with Penguins. Now as a … Read More
Member spotlight: Emma Cashmore, Axis Travel Marketing
Emma Cashmore says she knew from a very early age that the travel and hospitality sector was something she loved dearly. Her career has included a range of roles across sectors including destination representation, tour operations, corporate travel and cruise. “My true passion led me to specialising in destination representation specifically promoting meetings and incentives, marketing and PR (consumer and trade). Fourteen years … Read More
Member Spotlight: Ann Wilson, Historic Royal Palaces
Over hundreds of years, the historic royal palaces have provided the backdrop to glittering banquets, ground-breaking conferences, fabulous celebrations and splendid royal occasions. With stunning spaces such as The Tower of London and Kensington Palace in the portfolio, it’s easy to understand why Head of Sales Ann Wilson, has worked at Historic Royal Palaces for 26 years. Prior to that, … Read More
Member spotlight: Graeme Saunders, Sandals and Beaches Resorts
Meet Graeme Saunders, Groups and Mice Manager for Sandals & Beaches Resorts. Saunders has had a varied career, including stints as a butcher and estate agent, before moving into the travel sector. He spent 8.5 years at British Airways in various roles in cargo, corporate and leisure sales, followed by a short stint with Emirates on the leisure side. “I … Read More
Member Spotlight: Graham Alderman, Ulterior Events
In our first member spotlight, we meet one of SITE GB’s newest members, Ulterior Events Managing Director, Graham Alderman. Graham started his career selling corporate merchandise, before following in his fathers’ footsteps and joining the world of incentive travel. “I used to love his stories of dinners in deserts, cocktails on catamarans and gala night dinners under the stars so … Read More