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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.
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We are the French representatives of the Incentive, Meeting and Event industry

The Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ France?

As a member of the dynamic Â鶹´«Ã½ 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, Â鶹´«Ã½ 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. Â鶹´«Ã½ France acts as a loudspeaker for the opportunities you seek and challenges you face. Click here to join us!

Â鶹´«Ã½ France Past Activities

  • APRIL 07 2025 - PULLMAN PARIS TOUR EIFFEL

    Cyber Security & Hackers without borders at Â鶹´«Ã½ FRANCE

  • JANUARY 2025 - MARRIOTT RIVE GAUCHE, PARIS

    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025

    GALETTES & CHAMPAGNE

  • DECEMBER 18 2024 - HYATT REGENCY, PARIS

    Â鶹´«Ã½ FRANCE Annual General Meeting

    PRESENTATION OF 2024 ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL RESULTS. OUTLOOK FOR 2025 STRATEGY AND VOTE FOR 2025 Â鶹´«Ã½FRANCE BOARD MEMBERS

  • NOVEMBER 18 2024 - CROWN PLAZA REPUBLIQUE, PARIS

    Christmas Au Crowne Plaza Paris République

    END-OF-THE-YEAR CELEBRATION FOR Â鶹´«Ã½ FRANCE MEMBERS TO CELEBRATE THEIR SUCCESSFUL OLYMPIC YEAR WITH RACLETTE AND HOT WINE.

  • OCTOBER 9 2024 - LAS VEGAS, USA

    IMEX TRADE SHOW & Cocktail Olympic Excellence

  • JUNE 17 2024 - ROOFTOP GRENELLE, PARIS

    Â鶹´«Ã½ FRANCE Annual Summer Cocktail

    DRINK WITH MEMBERS OF Â鶹´«Ã½ FRANCE AND FRIENDS OF Â鶹´«Ã½ FRANCE.

  • MAY 14 2024 - FRANKFURT

    IMEX Frankfurt- Â鶹´«Ã½ France Happy Hour Cocktail

    Â鶹´«Ã½ FRANCE NETWORKING EVENT AT THE FRANCE BOOTH WITH CLIENTS AND Â鶹´«Ã½ MEMBERS ON IMEX TRADE SHOW – FRANCE BOOTH

  • APRIL 2024 - VIRTUAL

    Digital Panel Talk On The 2024 Olympics Impact

    Â鶹´«Ã½ FRANCE’S DIGITAL PANEL TALK ON APRIL 4TH FEATURED CÉCILE TESSIER FROM COJO PARIS 2024. THE EVENT HIGHLIGHTED OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE TOURISM SECTOR DUE TO THE 2024 OLYMPICS, DISCUSSING IMPROVEMENTS, RSE EFFORTS, AND FUTURE IMPACTS

  • MARCH 2024 - MARRIOTT OPERA AMBASSADOR

    Hotel Network At Marriott Opera Ambassador

  • FEBRUARY 2024 - ISTANBUL

    Â鶹´«Ã½ France At Â鶹´«Ã½ Global

    Â鶹´«Ã½ FRANCE PARTICIPATED IN THE Â鶹´«Ã½ GLOBAL CONFERENCE IN ISTANBUL. THE EVENT FEATURED OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND COOPERATION. MOVING FORWARD, OUR FOCUS WILL BE ON COLLABORATION WITH OTHER CHAPTERS AND SUSTAINABILITY. WE EXTEND OUR GRATITUDE TO THE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS FOR THEIR INSPIRATION AND FOR SHARING BEST PRACTICES

Our Vision for 2025

  • Put France forward as a preferred incentive destination
  • Create local network opportunities with one Key Glamour Event each summer
  • Create Sales opportunities interacting with MICE buyers
  • Creation of Committees to increase member implication & overall efficiency
  • CSR activations with the Sustainability Committee
  • Member integration through region level activations & educational activities

Â鶹´«Ã½ France Board 2025

President Â鶹´«Ã½ France 2025

Heike Strohmann

President, HeikefromParis Consulting

Paris, France

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Philippe Noyez

Owner, PHN Consulting

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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