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Bienvenue chez SITE France!

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 2023 activities

10th January 2023

First 2023 Life get together with Educational Speaker from Nike – Olympic Corporate Procedures – Gear up for 2024

At the Shack – Paris Opera
30th January 2023
Hotel Networking Event

Dance & Disco Vibes for a fresh start

Prospecting Young SITE members

Sponsored by Marriott
February 2023
Site France participates at SITE Global Conference in New York

With various networking actions around the Olympic Games
+ participates at the United Nations SITE Global event

+ Set up of a Sales Luncheon event at Fouquet's with

12 US Hosted Buyers & 12 SITE France members

Sponsored by Visit Paris Region & Groupe Barrière
March 2023

Digital member Get together in March open to all members in France
– Target : get to know each other better
April 2023

SITE France “Vegan Cookbook” Initiative

Kick off of Sustainability Committee and Creation of Sustainability Ambassador

Sponsored by Paris Je t’aime ( Tourist Office)
22nd May 2023

SITE Global Networking Evening with SITE France participation
24th May 2023
SITE France Networking Event at IMEX

Apéritif à la Française at IMEX together with many clients and SITE Global leadership

Sponsored by Hyatt
13th June 2023
Educational Event :
Expert panel on Work Life Balance

With HR Hyatt Europe

Sponsored by Accor
29th June 2023
SITE France – Summer Glamour Cocktail

Networking Cocktail at the Parisian Showroom

Sponsored by Visit Paris Region & Sparkling Wines
6th September 2023
Digital member Meeting with educational discussion on Impact on recent events
on French tourism & the attractiveness of France
28th September 2023
Welcome Cocktail Party : 90 US Hosted Buyers participating to Europe X-change

Sponsored by Visit Paris Region & Hotel Napoleon
October 2023
IMEX LAS VEGAS

SITE France Networking Event at the France booth with clients

and

SITE members on IMEX Trade Show – France booth

Sponsored by Visit Paris Region & Atout France
May - November - December 2023
Creation of Sustainability Committee

Roadbook to Sustainability

Launch of Sustainability Week with 8 educational posts on LinkedIn

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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INSIGHTS

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17 December 2024

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INSPIRATION

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Congratulations to David Riddell Global Conference Scholarship recipient Seth Ryan!

16 December 2024

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INSPIRATION

SITE member Stella Cruz Ortiz on the impact of incentive travel

Congratulations to David Riddell Global Conference Scholarship recipient Stella Cruz Ortiz!

12 December 2024

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