SITE Florida & Caribbean

👏 👏 👏 Introducing…. The 2025 SITE Florida & Caribbean Chapter Board of Directors! Mauricio Patino, CITP  President Steffi Kordy President-Elect Frank Robleto  I Past President Debbi Hartman  Chapter Administrator/Secretary Millicent Evans VP of Finance Maura Domínguez-Zhang, CITP, RYT, CWP  VP of Sustainability & Wellness Paula Carlson  VP of Membership Vilma Villavicencio VP of Events Lisa Crosby, CIS  VP of Sponsorship Susan Stafford  VP of Education Megan Leslie, CIS  VP of Young Leaders Malely Davila, CIS VP of Communications Nataly Horan VP of Marketing/Social Media 2025 is going to be a fantastic year for SITE! #SITEunite #beinSITE #SITEFloridaCaribbean

Happy Holidays to all our members, sponsors and anyone in the hospitality industry! It was an eventful year - just as we like it! ✨️ To many more great events in 2025! 💥 Best wishes as our current board transforms into your newly elected 2025 #sitefloridacaribbean board! Meet the new board on January 21, 2025! #happyholidays #siteglobal #beinSite # sitefoundation

#sitefloridacaribbean is getting into the holiday spirit aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Thank you Gregory Fornadel for hosting us aboard the "Islander", its newest ship in the fleet! Wishing everyone JOYOUS HOKIDAYS and we look forward to seeing you again next year at our events! 🎄🕎🎆 Coming up next is our new board installation on January 21 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale and Feb 12 for Theatre night in Tampa! Mark your calendars! #beinSITE #siteglobal #sitefoundation #siteyoungleaders

LAST DAY to sign up for our holiday luncheon aboard the @margaritavilleatsea If you can't make it to the event, you can still join SITE Florida & Caribbean in making a difference this holiday season! As part of our Holiday Event, we are proud to donate a portion of each registration to Volunteer Florida, supporting the recovery efforts of Hurricane Helene and Milton victims. By participating in our event, you not only celebrate with our vibrant community but also help bring hope and relief to those affected by these devastating storms. Your contribution will go directly toward rebuilding lives and supporting resilience in our communities. Together, let’s make this season one of giving, gratitude, and growth. Thank you for your generosity and for being a part of this meaningful cause! In addition to the above, I also added this verbiage to the event page: Make an Impact Today! Can’t attend our Holiday Event but still want to make a difference? Or wish to make an additional donation? Your support is invaluable in aiding Hurricane Helene and Milton's recovery efforts. Please click here to contribute Thank you for your generosity and commitment to helping those in need. Together, we can create hope and healing! #SITEglobal #sitesustainability #holidayspirit #eventplanning #incentivetravel

Make sure to REGISTER TODAY for our holiday lunch ! Deadline to sign up is Tomorrow by noon EST. Port security will not accept any late registrations! Keep in mind that part of your registration fee will also go to a good cause! Hope to see you aboard the Margaritaville at Sea in Tampa! #siteglobal #cruiseincentive #incentiveprofs #incentiveprogram #holidayparty #BeInSite

From our board to your table: Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We are grateful to all of our members we call family and are blessed to work in this inspiring industry!🥰 It is a good time to say a hearfelt Thank YOU to all of our precious members and volunteers throughout the years! 🙏 After your wonderful wobble-gubble-weekend we have some exciting events coming up, make sure to join! 🎅 December 13 (sign up before Dec. 4!) our holiday luncheon aboard Margaritaville-at-sea! 🚢 🌐 New Board Installation in January! Meet our new board members! 💢 🏛 Theater Night on February 12, 2025! A Beautiful Noise Musical in Tampa! 🎵 Renew your membership and join our upcoming events! We look forward to seeing you soon! #siteglobal #incentivetravel #BeInSITE #networking #Thanksgiving #Florida #Caribbean #grateful

May we invite you To our very Merry Margaritaville At Sea holiday luncheon? 🍸 🛳️ 🧑🎄 Join us for a festive and unforgettable progressive luncheon aboard the stunning new Margaritaville at Sea Islander on December 13th. This unique dining experience will take you on a culinary journey through the ship's various restaurants, each offering a delectable course. Get to experience the newest flagship resort at sea while docked in Tampa - or even better: Feel free to stay aboard for a little cruise to a fun-soaked escape to an island state of mind! Make sure to sign up soon as space is limited and for port security reasons all participants need to sign up before December 4th. Best to sign up right away and also know that a portion of the proceeds will go to assist those in need after hurricane Milton/ Helene. Thank you Gregory Fornadel for making this happen. We hope to see many of you aboard the stunning new ship! https://lnkd.in/eBF8NTQP #margaritavilleatsea #BeinSITE #siteglobal #sitesoutheast #siteyoungleaders #incentivetravel #incentivecruising

Are you ready for an uplifting story and networking with incentive travel professionals? SITE Florida & Caribbean invites you to a night at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. THIS IS A HOSTED PLANNER EVENT. We begin with a dinner reception in the Ferguson Foyer, followed by the Broadway performance of A Beautiful Noise. We have secured 60 seats in the Orchestra to ensure an upfront engagement. During the intermission, we return to the Ferguson Foyer for an open bar and more nourishment and then, after the show we will enjoy coffees and desserts back in the Ferguson Foyer for more networking.  This is a sell-out, must-go event every year. We have just two exclusive sponsor spots left, which will get you 2 tickets for the performance plus dedicated email marketing through our database. If you like to be a sponsor or be put on on our hosted buyer list, please contact admin@sitefloridacaribbean.org for more information. We appreciate the great support of our current sponsors: #NassauParadiseIsland #TheBahamas #EcoDMS Aruba & Curacao #Sandals Beaches #OpalCollection #Silversea #Melia Hotels International #St. Petersburg Clearwater @Christie'sPhotography #CirqueduSoleil SITE #siteyoungleaders #BeInSITE

This was/ is a very busy year for all of us in the MICE industry. Time to take a few minutes for "grateful grounding" as we enter the holiday season. Join our chapters very own board member Maura Domínguez-Zhang, CITP, RYT, CWP for #yinyoga and affirmations during a 20 minute break on November 22nd at noon EST. Reflect - Reset - Rest! It's virtual and free, however sign up is required - see in the comments for the link to sign up! SITE SITE Southeast WELLDOM #sitesustainability #siteyoungleaders #BeInSITE #incentiveprofs #meetingsandincentives

Join us for a festive and unforgettable progressive luncheon aboard the stunning new Margaritaville at Sea Islander on December 13th. This unique dining experience will take you on a culinary journey through the ship's various restaurants, each offering a delectable course. The Margaritaville at Sea is the newest and flagship resort at sea perfectly designed to transport cruisers on fun-soaked escapes to an island state of mind. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Volunteer Florida, a statewide organization that supports volunteerism and disaster relief efforts. The funds will be used to assist victims of Hurricane Helene and Milton, two recent natural disasters that have caused significant damage to communities across Florida. Event Details Date: December 13th Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Margaritaville at Sea Islander, 1331 McKay Street Terminal 6, Tampa, FL, 33602 Cost: SITE Florida Caribbean Members $60.00 per person, Non-Members $75.00 per person Parking: $15.00 Registration closes December 4th at Noon, so be sure to book your tickets early! We look forward to welcoming you aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Islander for a truly unforgettable holiday experience! Interested in staying aboard for a 4-night sailing to Cozumel? Booking information https://lnkd.in/eFScqkWB **Registrations are subject to availability and will end Friday, December 4th at 12 noon EST ** **Please note late additions or name changes cannot be made after this deadline because of port security requirements.** #beInSITE SITE #meetingsatsea Margaritaville at Sea #meetingsmeanbusiness #incentivetravel #cruisemeetings