SITE Florida & Caribbean

What a beautiful day spent with clients and colleagues! Thank you to Paula Carlson and the team at Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort for hosting SITE Florida & Caribbean for our #IWD event. Thank you Annette Gregg, CMM MBA CIS for your inspiring message. Princess Castleberry was an amazing speaker, and Maura Domínguez-Zhang, CIS, CITP, RYT, CWP was top notch with the wellness component. Vilma Villavicencio and the events team knocked it out of the park! Connections and memories made! #incentivetravel #site #beinsite

?? VP of Education, Susan Stafford, had a blast speaking to the Intro to Hospitality class at Florida State University’s Dedman College of Hospitality. Thank you department chair, Cynthia Johnson, for the opportunity! SITE Florida & Caribbean is spreading the #IncentiveTravel love! ?? Message us to collaborate with schools throughout Florida and the Caribbean. #Education #SITEfloridacaribbean #beinSITE SITE

Immerse yourself in a powerful day of #Inspiration + #Business + #Wellness, designed to uplift and empower women in the meetings, incentives, travel, and hospitality industry. We invite you to join our International Women’s Day event, this Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the stunning Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. ?? We are aligning with this year’s International Women’s Day theme: “#AccelerateAction". Agenda: ??Registration ??Welcome Drinks & Networking ??Photo Studio ??Welcome by SITE Florida & Caribbean Chapter President, Mauricio Patino, CITP ??Welcome by Stacy Ritter President/CEO, Visit Lauderdale ??Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation by Maura Domínguez-Zhang, CIS, CITP, RYT, CWP ??Smoothie & Snacks Networking Break ??“Live, Lead and Build Leverage: Strategies for Leadership, Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance” by Princess Castleberry ??Networking Lunch ??Sound Bath by Maura Domínguez-Zhang, CIS, CITP, RYT, CWP ??Desserts, Tea & Spa Immersion ??Charitable Partnership with Suited for Success / Dress for Success Miami We are 80% full so #register to join today! ?? Open to ladies AND gentlemen. SITE member and nonmembers.

?? We are honored to have been awarded the 2024 SITE Chapter Excellence Award in #Education! ?? ?? ?? Congratulations to our fellow 2024 SITE Chapter Excellence Award Winners! Chapter of the Year… ?? SITE Southeast Excellence in Education… ?? SITE Florida & Caribbean Excellence in Membership… ?? SITE Mountain West Excellence in Special Event… ?? SITE Texas Excellence in Sustainable Event… ?? SITE Canada Excellence in Young Leaders… ?? SITE Ireland | Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Rising Star… ?? SITE Northern California Chapter #SITEGC #beinSITE #SITEFloridaCaribbean

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We asked Francis Purvey, Executive Vice President of Sunlark Associates LLC... ? What inspires you the most this year? ? Francis Purvey - "In the midst of worldwide turmoil right now, the strength of travel as highly desired and a motivator is reassuring for the continued success of our incentive travel industry." SITE Florida & Caribbean ?? our Members! Thanks Francis! #beinSITE #SITEFloridaCaribbean

What are you up to Thursday, March 20th? Join us at Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort for a very special International Women’s Day Celebration! We’ll have… ?? yoga, meditation & breathwork ?? smoothie & snack networking break ?? keynote speaker Princess Castleberry ?? networking lunch ?? sound bath ?? desserts, tea & spa immersion Ladies AND GENTLEMEN… let’s #AccelerateAction together! ?? ?? ?? This event is open to SITE members AND non-members! Link in comments. ?? SITE ?? WELLDOM ?? Hilton ?? Christie's Photographic Solutions ?? Encore #beinSITE #SITEfloridacaribbean #IWD

The #Caribbean is a powerhouse for incentive travel... but are we doing enough to secure its future? ... Incentive travel is booming. In 2025, spending is projected to increase by 54%, with planners seeking new destinations, all-inclusive resorts, and authentic, immersive experiences. ?? The #Caribbean should be leading this conversation. Yet, too often, the young hospitality professionals in the islands, and the future of our industry, are left out of the global incentive travel network. It’s time to change that. ?? We need to connect our incentive travel community with the next generation of Caribbean hospitality leaders. ?? We need to band together as a region to showcase the Caribbean’s sustainability, innovation, and luxury offerings to global incentive planners. ?? We need to bridge the gap between local talent and international business, ensuring that incentive travel directly benefits Caribbean communities. How Can You Help? ? Amplify the Conversation Share this post. Tag someone who should be part of this conversation. Let’s make sure the industry sees the Caribbean not just as a destination, but as a partner in incentive travel’s future. ? Engage Local Talent If you’re connected to hospitality schools, universities, or young professionals in the Caribbean, introduce them to SITE Florida & Caribbean. Let’s get them in the room where decisions are made. ? Get Involved – We’re looking for partners to: ? Host the 2025 Incentive Planner Immersion (#IPI) event – A platform for Caribbean destinations to connect directly with top-tier planners. ? Collaborate on Earth Day 2025 initiatives – #Sustainability is a priority for today’s incentive travelers. Let’s prove that the Caribbean is leading the way. Let’s make sure the next generation of #Caribbean hospitality leaders aren’t just watching from the sidelines. Let’s build something bigger, together. ???? #SITEFloridaCaribbean #FutureOfTravel #beinSITE

See you there in 2026! #SITEGC

We are beyond excited and grateful! ??? Our chapter has been honored with the Excellence in Education Award, and we couldn’t have done it without our incredible partners, supporters, and community. Your dedication, collaboration, and passion have made this achievement possible! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who continues to engage, support, and uplift our chapter. This is a win for all of us! ???? Follow our social media for updates! https://lnkd.in/eSXUcXBb #BeInSight #SiteFloridaCaribbean #Site #Team #Support #ILoveThisChapter SITE SITE Florida & Caribbean