Founder & Chairman
Connect DMC
Benoit Sauvage, DMCP, CMP Fellow, CITP is an award‑winning hospitality and destination management leader with more than 30 years' international experience in the global meetings industry. Born in Paris and having worked across Europe, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Benoit brings a truly international perspective to destination strategy and experiential design.
Benoit is the Founder and Chairman of Connect DMC, a leading independent destination management company operating in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, with a growing presence across Central America and the Caribbean. His work champions sustainability and community impact, and he plays an active leadership role within SITE, ADMEI and the EIC, helping shape destinations that inspire, connect and transform.
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Everyone is talking about Gen Z—but the real question is: what does the data show?
Explore new findings from a landmark SITE and Maritz study that goes beyond assumptions to reveal what truly motivates today’s multigenerational workforce. With rigorous academic methodology and a large corporate sample, the research uncovers how Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z respond to incentive travel and reward strategies. Gain insights you can immediately apply to design programs that resonate across generations.
Learning outcomes:
Illustrate the key findings from the SITE/Maritz motivation study
Explore how motivational drivers vary across Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z
Identify generational nuances shaping today’s incentive travel and reward expectations
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain F: Talent Management, 0.75 credits

Building on findings from the latest SITE/Maritz study, explore the motivational drivers that truly work—generation by generation.
Join a conversation with the researchers behind the data. Ask questions, explore generational nuance and discuss real-world applications for incentive travel and reward design.
Learning outcomes:
Understand key insights from the SITE/Maritz motivation study
Explore how motivational drivers vary across generations
Identify key generational nuances and trends influencing incentive travel and rewards
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 1
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain F: Talent Management, 1.0 credit

Building on findings from the latest SITE/Maritz study, explore the motivational drivers that truly work—generation by generation.
Join a conversation with the researchers behind the data. Ask questions, explore generational nuance and discuss real-world applications for incentive travel and reward design.
Learning outcomes:
Understand key insights from the SITE/Maritz motivation study
Explore how motivational drivers vary across generations
Identify key generational nuances and trends influencing incentive travel and rewards
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain F: Talent Management, 0.75 credit