SITE Central America

We are dedicated to the Global incentive travel industry!

Introduction

The main objective of the chapter is to unify all Central American members under one umbrella.  Our members represent destination management companies, hotels and resorts, official tourist organizations, and supporting organizations such as restaurants and visitor attractions.

SITE Central America Intro

About Us

We are SITE Central America proud to be part of an important industry that’s a significant driver and honored to provide leadership and support for our community of incentive, event and meeting professionals.

The overarching goal of our dedicated volunteer board is to create an organization that provides a better experience for our members. We are visionary, creating solutions to the challenge of always staying a few steps ahead to make us the go-to organization for all thing’s incentive.

Providing Extraordinary Experiences

Only one organization sits at the critical intersection between those who seek the benefits of Excellent Performance and Motivational Experience, SITE!

Why SITE Central America?

We are recognize as a dynamic and inclusive team of incentive travel professionals.  Our community value all the networking, learning and engagement opportunities we are able to create together as partners in this great industry.  We are always seeking to include the best of the best as part of our members in our chapter.  We covered 7 diverse countries in one unique region!

President

Our President's Message

Welcome to SITE Central America Chapter; taking the mantle as the incoming 2023 President for SITE Central America is exciting. I know we are all optimistic now that the world has open up.  I look forward to the fresh start and new possibilities of 2023 and to meeting you all. Let's start by getting to know you; maybe you are a non-member as an individual, business owner, or country leader. We all know that incentive travel industry in Central America has the potential to become one of the most inclusive regions in the global community. Tourism is the lifeblood of many countries in the region. Today's world is ever-changing, and Central America is the center of the report of trends and change. I am proud to report that SITE Central America has not been standing still, the chapter moves full steam ahead with new and upcoming ideas and ideals in mind of where we want this chapter to go. As we move forward, we need to remember our roots and what this chapter has meant to us over our next five years of continuous growth and development. As President, I ask all our members to stand with me and work together toward the growth and development of Central America. On that note, I want you all to know that I, along with the rest of the Board of Directors, will be working together with you as a new and fresh start to 2023. Feel the SITE Central America breeze along with me. The best is yet to come, don't miss the best time for Central America.

Our Board of Directors

This is our 2023 Board Directors who are so proud to serve our distinguished members from Central America

Treasurer Central America Chapter

Mauricio Arevalo, DMCP, CITP

President, Costa Rica DMC Inc.

Rohrmoser, Costa Rica

Kenelma Mendoza

President, Accento Incentives | Panama DMC

Panama City, Panama

Natalia Roblero, CIS

Business Development Manager, Memorable Incentives DMC

San Josè, Costa Rica

Fabiola Vega

Senior Executive – Meetings & Incentives, Memorable Incentives DMC

San Josè, Costa Rica

Vice President of Business Development

Veronica Villegas

Regional Director of Group Sales, Terramar DMC

Panama, Panama

SITE Membership

SITE members benefit from belonging to the only global network of travel and event professionals committed to motivational experiences that deliver business results. Through unparalleled networking opportunities, education and connections, members form lasting partnerships that grow their businesses and professional development.

SITE Central America members continually motivate performance around the world. Stay connected to the SITE network by regularly managing your membership.

SITE Central America members benefit from belonging to the only global network of travel and event professionals committed to motivational experiences that deliver business results. Our chapter provides premier educational and networking events across the region each year.

Stay connected to the SITE network by regularly managing your membership. Let us continue to MOTIVATE EDUCATE & CONNECT!

What our SITE Membership offers?

AFFILIATION


  • The global authority connecting motivational experiences with business results.
  • Online RFP
  • SITE Global Vendor Directory
  • e-Learning
  • Code of Ethics
  • Member Directory
  • Online Discussion Forums through LinkedIn
  • Volunteer Leadership Opportunities

Membership

GLOBAL NETWORKING


  • Networking opportunities with more than 2,200 members in over 87 countries and 34 chapters
  • Internationally recognized logo for use on your personal business card, website and letterhead
  • Involvement in a global community
  • International recognition and access to members internationally.  When conducting business outside of your own country, it is helpful to have contacts that you know do business in an ethical manner and adhere to a Code of Ethics.

Membership

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH


  • Events – SITE International Conference, SITE Executive Summit , SITE Academy for Young Leaders, ESNEP
  • Student & Faculty Memberships
  • Young Leader Program
  • SITE membership display materials for your exhibit booth at the incentive industry’s major trade shows, IMEX, IT&ME and EIBTM
  • Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS)
  • Certified Incentive Travel Professional (CITP)
  • Scholarship Programs
  • Discounted SITE publications, mailing lists and labels, the Contract Handbook, and SITE research papers
  • Crystal Award Program

Membership

At SITE Central America, we believe it is our duty to provide value to our membership in the region and to the membership of SITE as a whole.

Our Young Leaders

Young Leaders

Our Latest Events

Last March 30th we celebrated GMID 2023 together with the Marriott Hotels and the Costa Rica Convention and Congress Bureau where we gathered our membership and learned from Precious L. Williams "Killer Pitch Master"

GMID 2021 Young Leaders

GMID 2021

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