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Well known for its culture, gastronomy and legendary Chic France is a natural choice for highly motivating incentives. Who has not dreamt of sipping a glass of Champagne while watching the Eiffel tower sparkle ? Its glamourous capital Paris has become even greener and has reinvented itself with soustainable activities and added two major museums to its already impressive portfolio of must see landmarks and museums. France offers a wide variety of regional options, from the beautiful South of France to the wonderful wine region of Bordeaux and the natural beauty of the Normandy beaches and the Bretagne. And wherever you go in France there is always great wine and food to discover.

We are the French representatives of the Incentive, Meeting and Event industry

The SITE France Chapter proudly welcomes local hoteliers, destination management companies, venue professionals, entertainment providers, professional conference organisers and French Tourism institutions.

Vive la France!

The Chapter offers education, support and connectivity through events that include networking, education and venue/destination showcases. Our mission is to develop awareness of France as an outstanding incentive and event destination, as well as continually seeking to inspire, educate and connect our members.

Why join SITE France?

As a member of the dynamic SITE France community, you’ll demonstrate your professional commitment to the exciting incentive travel industry, gain access to top decision makers and enjoy exclusive benefits — like critical research, networking events, best-in-class education and a whole world of opportunities. Our focus is to stay informed on the leading practice & market challenges and make our contribution to what future sustainable incentive business in France should be, SITE France puts a spotlight on the renewal of beautiful incentive destination France showcasing its large variety of offers not only in Paris but all its regions. SITE France acts as a loudspeaker for the opportunities you seek and challenges you face. Click here to join us!

SITE France 2024 activities

DECEMBER 18 2024 - HYATT REGENCY, PARIS

SITE FRANCE Annual General Meeting
PRESENTATION OF 2024 ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL RESULTS. OUTLOOK FOR 2025 STRATEGY AND VOTE FOR 2025 SITEFRANCE BOARD MEMBERS
DECEMBER 18 2024 - CROWN PLAZA REPUBLIQUE, PARIS

Christmas Au Crowne Plaza Paris République
END-OF-THE-YEAR CELEBRATION FOR SITE FRANCE MEMBERS TO CELEBRATE THEIR SUCCESSFUL OLYMPIC YEAR WITH RACLETTE AND HOT WINE.
OCTOBER 9 2024 - LAS VEGAS, USA

IMEX TRADE SHOW & Cocktail Olympic Excellence
JUNE 17 2024 - ROOFTOP GRENELLE, PARIS

SITE FRANCE Annual Summer Cocktail
DRINK WITH MEMBERS OF SITE FRANCE AND FRIENDS OF SITE FRANCE.
MAY 14 2024 - FRANKFURT

IMEX Frankfurt- SITE France Happy Hour Cocktail
SITE FRANCE NETWORKING EVENT AT THE FRANCE BOOTH WITH CLIENTS AND SITE MEMBERS ON IMEX TRADE SHOW – FRANCE BOOTH
APRIL 2024 - VIRTUAL

Digital Panel Talk On The 2024 Olympics Impact
SITE FRANCE’S DIGITAL PANEL TALK ON APRIL 4TH FEATURED CÉCILE TESSIER FROM COJO PARIS 2024. THE EVENT HIGHLIGHTED OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE TOURISM SECTOR DUE TO THE 2024 OLYMPICS, DISCUSSING IMPROVEMENTS, RSE EFFORTS, AND FUTURE IMPACTS
MARCH 2024 - 16 BOULEVARD HAUSSMANN 75009 PARIS

Hotel Network At Marriott Opera Ambassador
FEBRUARY 2024 - ISTANBUL

SITE France At SITE Global
SITE FRANCE PARTICIPATED IN THE SITE GLOBAL CONFERENCE IN ISTANBUL. THE EVENT FEATURED OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND COOPERATION. MOVING FORWARD, OUR FOCUS WILL BE ON COLLABORATION WITH OTHER CHAPTERS AND SUSTAINABILITY. WE EXTEND OUR GRATITUDE TO THE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS FOR THEIR INSPIRATION AND FOR SHARING BEST PRACTICES

Our Vision for 2024 

Put France forward as a preferred incentive destination
Create local network opportunities with min 2 educational events and one Social Key Event
Create Sales opportunities interacting with MICE buyers and other SITE Chapters
Creation of Committees to increase member implication and overall efficiency (Communication Committee & Event Committee)
ESG Certification SITE France / RSE activations with the Sustainability Committee
Member integration through region level activations & digital activities

SITE France Board 2024

President SITE France 2023

Heike Strohmann

Account Director Group Sales , Westin Paris Vendome

Paris, France

https://helmsbriscoe.com

Philippe Noyez

Associate Regional Vice President , HelmsBriscoe

Fontenay sous Bois, France

VP of Membership

Xavier Bordedebat

Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Lafayette DMC

Paris, France

VP Communication & Marketing

Mehdi KAOUK

Director of Sales Mice, Radisson Hotels Group

PUTEAUX, France

Aymeric Soares

National Sales Director, Hyatt

Paris, France

Gael Wehner

USA Head of Business Tourism, Atout France - France Tourism Development Agency

New York, United States

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