I am based in the South of France and I am the Director of Sales & Marketing for Lafayette Group DMC, a full-service destination management company founded in 1986 by Mr François Gailliard. Lafayette is the French specialist for Conventions, Meetings, Congresses and Incentive programs in France and Monaco. We also have an FIT department (Virtuoso) for your VIP private requests.
I started in the tourism industry just after I graduated with a degree in communication and cultural engineering. Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese, and with more than twenty-five years of experience in the meeting/hospitality/travel and sales arenas.
Lafayette Group’s clients includes many Fortune 100 corporations, third party planners, association executives and incentive professionals around the globe who have benefited from her customer service, tireless work ethic and her industry knowledge and relationships.
Among many prestigious industry awards, certifications, and associations affiliations, I recently completed a two-year term on the French Board of Directors for SITE (Society of Incentive Travel Excellence). I am a regular attendee at all the important MICE trade shows held in America and Europe.
This travel industry professional has lent my creativity, resourcefulness, and insight to developing memorable events and building lasting partnerships. My passion, experience, and ability to get things done are keys to the success of the company and industry peers. An Independent Project Manager wrote: “It was evident that she had the great respect of the administration of the venues and delivered flawless events that came in well within budget. She never seems to be stressed, no matter, what the situation. Her attention to detail in the planning process and her on-site execution insured excellent results. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Sabrina again”.