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Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean is dedicated to the Global incentive travel industry!

Welcome to Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean chapter was founded in 1994 and has been providing it's members with  high quality relevant education, networking events, and charitable contributions to causes in both Florida and the Caribbean Islands. We take pride in our chapter's members and the diversity that our members offer. For years the chapter's Board of Director's have kept our chapter fiscally stable through their business acumen and our amazing sponsors. Being a member of Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean is more that being a member of a power association but a member of our family. 

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Welcome!

Welcome to the Florida & Caribbean Â鶹´«Ã½ Chapter. We are proud to represent Florida and several of the individual Caribbean Islands as part of the only global network of travel and event professionals committed to incentive travel.

Our members are suppliers and buyers in the Hospitality, Meetings, Events and Incentive Travel industry, ranging from Destination Management Companies, Hoteliers, Meeting/Event Planners, Furniture rentals, Flower vendors, Linen Vendors, Audio Visual providers, Private and Commercial Airlines, Cruise lines and everything in between. Our chapter focuses on enhancing member experiences with on-line and in-person events, education, various CSR and community activities, supplier to buyer networking, mentoring and industry engagement. Through these events we build strong relationships and industry knowledge to help further incentive travel. We constantly strive to meet our member’s needs and show the value of being an affiliate of Â鶹´«Ã½ FL & Caribbean.

We would be honored to welcome you as a Â鶹´«Ã½ FL & Caribbean member.

Why join Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean?

Our community is recognized as a dynamic and inclusive group of incentive planners, industry partners, and students who value innovative and relevant education, engaging networking opportunities and the exchange of inspiring business ideas.  Our longtime members support one another’s efforts, achievements and are truly dedicated to the success of our chapter and industry. The education that members receive through Â鶹´«Ã½ is invaluable. Not only through the different certifications like CIS and CITP, but through the shared knowledge of fellow member planners and suppliers within each chapter. Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean brings a wealth of knowledge and education through live and virtual events.

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Teamwork makes the Dream Work!

Maximize your Â鶹´«Ã½ membership by getting involved within the Florida & Caribbean chapter. Throughout the year we host various educational and community-driven events which are excellent opportunities for you to network with fellow MICE-industry suppliers and planners. From beach clean ups, certification courses like CIS and CITP, educational webinars highlighting unique destinations and relevant industry topics – being actively involved within our chapter is the best way to make the most of your membership dollars. We are always looking for new event ideas and ways to showcase all that Florida and the Caribbean islands has to offer for meetings and incentives – so don’t be shy, get involved today!

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Sponsorship

Just as Incentive Travel Returns, so do expectations of Excellence. Your commitment to service also means your Brand and Business need to be in front of the market and embolden the relationships you have created.  Utilizing our Membership, Talent, and Exposure are guarantees to have your setting at the forefront of over 260 professionals with a cross functional marketing plan to include Social media, In Person Events, Dedicated E-Mail blasts and amplification from member and Board resources. When looking to sponsor your next event, choose to partner with Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean, to ensure Excellence.

Our 2025 Board

Our 2025 Board is proud to serve our distinguished members from Florida, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean Chapter President 2025

Mauricio Patino, CITP

Self Employed, Advanced Hotel & Hospitality Resources LLC

San Antonio, United States

President

Frank Robleto Jr

Corporate Sales Manager, Royal Caribbean International

Miami, United States

President Elect Florida and Caribbean Chapter

Steffi Kordy

Owner, Cocoon Incentives LLC (DMC & Incentive Agency)

Miami, United States

VP FINANCE/Treasurer Site Florida& Caribbean

Millicent Evans

President & CEO, ALLIANCE INCENTIVES & MEETINGS, LLC

Boca Raton, United States

Chapter Administrator

Debbi Hartman

Administrator, Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean

Pembroke Pines, United States

VP Membership Florida & Caribbean

Malely Davila

Director of Sales, International Specialist , Hilton

hollywood, United States

Maura Dominguez-Zhang

Founder, SYNERGY DESTINATIONS | WELLDOM

Miami Beach, United States

Nataly Horan

President / CEO, AUTHENTIC Meetings & Incentives

Pompano Beach, United States

Vilma Villavicencio

President, Checklist Events

DORAL, United States

Paula Carlson

Senior Sales Manager, Westin Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort

Aventura, United States

VP of Sponsorship

Lisa Crosby

Associate Vice President of Sales, The Boca Raton

Boca Raton, United States

Susan Stafford

Co-Founder, The Event Architects

Tallahassee, United States

VP of Young Leaders for Florida & Caribbean chapter

Megan Leslie

Director of Operations, Incentive Meeting Services, LLC

Clearwater, United States

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2025 President’s Message

Mauricio Patino

As we embark on this exciting journey in 2025, I am inspired by the opportunities to drive transformation, collaboration, and excellence within Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean. Rooted in Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s mission to unite the global incentive travel industry, our chapter is dedicated to showcasing the diverse offerings and unique experiences of Florida and the Caribbean, positioning our region as a premier destination for incentive travel.

This year, we will focus on driving membership growth, championing inclusivity, sustainability, health, and wellness, strengthening inter-chapter relations, empowering leadership, and building strategic partnerships to expand our impact.

Additionally, we proudly support the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation and the Â鶹´«Ã½ International Board of Directors, advancing education, research, and advocacy for our industry.

If you are interested in partnering with us, collaborating on initiatives, or joining our chapter, we welcome you to connect with us and be part of this exciting journey!

Let’s work together to make 2025 a year of connection, inclusivity, and shared purpose.

Warm regards,


Mauricio Patino
2025 President, Â鶹´«Ã½ Florida & Caribbean

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