SOCIETY FOR INCENTIVE TRAVEL EXCELLENCE
SITE Northeast USA:
Stay informed on what's happening in Incentive Travel.
  
SITE Northeast USA hosts our 3rd Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS) program in NYC, with 22 Incentive Travel Professionals from 6 countries earning their CIS credential. Since the program's inception, nearly 1000 people from around the globe have become CIS Certified. 
 Click here to learn more and become certified! 
  
UPCOMING EVENTS: 2017 Chapter Calendar
  
We are excited to announce numerous new experiences held throughout the Northeast USA in 2017.


Whether you are seeking education enrichment, networking with peers, meeting new colleagues, sharing best practices, giving back to your community or finding new business opportunities, SITE Northeast USA has something to offer you!


Tuesday, May 9th
Education Reception: Get Prepared!
Fenway Park, Boston
 

How to Hit your Crisis Management Plan out of the Park.
 
Join your fellow SITE Northeast USA members for an evening of invaluable networking and education [and perhaps a few cocktails!] at one of Boston's most iconic venues, Fenway Park.
 
Guest Speaker Catherine Chaulet, President of Global DMC Partners, will give a brief presentation about emergency preparedness for meeting professionals that will highlight the important pieces of any crisis management plan and safety measures that should be included on all programs, no matter the destination. Learn more and Register here.



Wednesday, June 14th
SITE Young Leaders Event
New York City


Starting out in a new industry can be intimidating for even the most confident person.  Success is much easier to achieve when you are supported by peers and advisors.  Our SITE Young Leaders event on Wednesday, June 14th is designed to build the next generation of motivational experiences leaders by providing education and networking opportunities on a level and in a manner appealing directly to younger generations. 



Industry professionals who are 35 or younger, or have less than 2 years of experience, are encouraged to participate. More information on the event will be announced soon!







SITE Canada and Northeast USA have announced a Two-Day Joint Chapter Showcase event in New York City!


July 16 - 17, 2017
New York City


July 16 - 17, 2017 will offer a hosted Incentive Experience to New York City, open to Qualified Planners from Canada and the Northeast USA who book incentive travel programs in North America. See the Itinerary here.


Monday, July 17 will offer an Educational Luncheon open to all Members and Non Members of SITE. Registration for the Luncheon will open in June.


*Sponsorship Opportunities for both events are available - Please contact VP Sponsorship Andrea Puizina for more information!






 


SITE + MPI Global Forum

 

SITE and MPI are joining forces to bring you a Global Forum that connects the best and brightest event and incentive travel professionals

 

January 12-14, 2018

Rome Cavalieri - Waldorf Astoria

 

Click here for more information.

 

INCENTIVE INDUSTRY NEWS
Join the Motivation Matters Initiative
SITE has prepared exciting events all month long for the Motivation Matters Initiative, celebrating both Global Meetings Industry Day and our 44th anniversary on 16 April. Read More


4 Factors that will Transform Group Travel in 2017
Stay on top of these trends we think you'll be seeing everywhere in 2017, courtesy of MeetingsNet. Read More


The Current State of CSR
CSR is popular in Incentive Programs, but it is not the same old "paint-a-school" activity anymore, courtesy of Incentive Magazine. Read More


Welcome New Members
January - March 2017 
  • Jennifer Murphy, Atlas Travel
  • Laura Manzano, Auberge Resort
  • Megan McHale, Monaco Government Tourism Office
  • Kimberly Ziem, Northstar Travel Group
  • Lumi Hilchey, Atout France
  • Gerard O Hemmerle, Go Hemmerle Cruise & Travel
  • Samantha Jones, The Plaza Hotel
  • Elaine Leies, Camelback Lodge
  • Hilda Kosovich, Sony Electronics, Inc.
  • Paula Reynolds, Paula's Concierge Travel
  • Catherine LaRosa, ESG Incentives
  • Pamela Ezeta, Le Parker Meridien NY
  • Jennifer Sena, SENA Sales & Marketing
  • Susan Carlson, Discover the Palm Beaches
  • Laura Saeger, Bermuda Tourism Authority
  • Catherine Thayer, Mt. Airy Casino Resort
  • Kathryn Madredonia Corgan, CA Technologies
  • Kevin Charland, Caesars Entertainment
  • Francesco Brazzini, ENIT - Italian National Tourist Board
  • Gemma Smith, Wildgoose Events Inc
  • Walter Sabin, Maritur DMC Mexico
  • Maria Abuabara, ProColombia
  • Alida Montes, CA Techonologies
SITE is the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence. Our members are incentive travel professionals who know from experience that incentive travel is a powerful business tool, and together, SITE and our members are on a mission to strengthen and support our industry. 


Incentive travel is a proven business strategy that provides a measurable return on its investment. We focus on delivering these results for our companies and clients. SITE also brings results for members: tools to increase business; a community supporting professional growth, and a platform for industry advocacy.


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