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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast

Proudly supporting incentive industry professionals in Âé¶¹´«Ã½icut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. We are committed to the global incentive travel industry.  Incentive travel is not a luxury — it’s a necessity.

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WELCOME! 

Âé¶¹´«Ã½  is the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence. Our Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast members are incentive travel professionals who know from experience that incentive travel is a powerful business tool, and together, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and our members are on a mission to strengthen and support our industry.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is a global community of high-character people connecting its members around the world to a group of peers who share their skill and passion. As the only global authority on incentive travel and motivational experiences, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ also connects our members to business leaders who seek improved performance through these powerful tools.
Creativity
Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s members bring industry-leading expertise to their companies and clients, and something more — a unique can-do attitude that subverts barriers and transcends the everyday, inspiring clients and the people who benefit from incentive travel. This creative approach means we do things a little differently.
Trust
Our network of leaders and business owners take pride in achieving results for our companies and clients, and do it with an explicitly stated regard for ethics, transparency and mutual respect. Personal and professional values inform how we do business. We treat people right.  Members trust Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to help them grow their businesses and further their careers. 
Results
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. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ also brings results for members: tools to increase business; a community supporting professional growth, and a platform for industry advocacy.

Why Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast?

Hear directly from our members!

"I joined Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to become more involved with other Incentive Industry professionals and gain a greater insight into the industry." - Dianne Heffernan, Chief Events Officer, CCE Global Meetings & Incentives

"I joined Âé¶¹´«Ã½ as I see it as an integral membership association that is embedded within the Hospitality Industry. More opportunities to meet and network with clients and colleagues alike." -  Andrew Barnes, Director, Account Development, Global Sales, Meetings & Incentives, Accor Hotels & Resorts

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Join Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast

Align Yourself with the Best
Discover a world of possibilities with Âé¶¹´«Ã½

  • Build your business connections on a global scale via an extensive Membership Directory.
  • Receive professional support from other members in your area at one of our 29 worldwide chapters.
  • Gain access to incentive travel research, trends, and data.
  • Expand your skills and experience with education and certification opportunities.
  • Enhance your career through online and in-person events.
  • Join a community with high standards—the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Code of Ethics.
  • Continue the conversation via your favorite social media channels, including a Âé¶¹´«Ã½ members-only LinkedIn group
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S.H.I.N.E Scholarship

JEANNETTE LUPACHINO SHINE SCHOLARSHIP

In honor of our esteemed colleague, we are pleased to inaugurate the Jeannette Lupachino S.H.I.N.E. Scholarship with a call for nominees who display Jeannette's qualities of:
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Established by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast USA Chapter Board, the scholarship provides education and professional advancement opportunities for future industry leaders who will continue Jeannette's legacy of exemplary leadership and passion for helping others.

Recipients are selected by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast USA Chapter Board and will be awarded with a 2025 Membership. This applies to new members or renewals. 

Please answer the following topic - How do you embody the S.H.I.N.E qualities? What would the opportunity to be awarded with a 2025 membership mean for your career and development? Essays should be 1000 – 1500 words and must be submitted to Laura A Shea - lshea@helmsbriscoe.com

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast Board of Directors

Laura Shea

Manager, Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe

Croton on Hudson, United States

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast, Immediate Past President

Michaela Foley

Director of Sales, 360 Destination Group

Seaford, United States

Co-President 2023

Lumi Hilchey

Regional Director, USA & Canada, German Convention Bureau

New York , United States

Dianne Heffernan

CCE Global Meetings & Incentives

Northport, United States

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast VP Membership

Andrea Puizina

Director of Sales , Virgin Hotels NYC

New York , United States

Kathie Hewitt

Director Regional Sales, Prestige Global Meeting Source

Stonington, United States

VP of Young Leaders Site Northeast

Samantha Hollingsworth

Sr. Business Development Manager , CCE Global Meetings & Incentives

Brooklyn , United States

VP of Finance Northeast

Armindo FERREIRA

Managing Director, EMI GLOBAL USA

South Amboy, United States

Christy Keller

Client Director North America , Kuoni Tumlare Meetings and Events

Waltham, MA 02452 USA, United States

Alessandra Delmonte

VP & Partner, Arena Destination Marketing

New York, United States

Joshua Novick

Vice President, North America, Business Tourism, London Convention Bureau

Brooklyn, United States

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ NE Board Member

Anna Saum

Meetings & Events Director, A2E Communications Group

Niskayuna, United States

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Northeast, VP of Education

Erin Tierney

Sr. Lecturer, University of Massachusetts

Wilbraham, United States

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