# SDI Meetings and Incentives > SDI (sditravel.com) is a destination incentive travel and strategic meetings company that designs and manages high-impact corporate group programs worldwide. It plans incentive trips, strategic and destination meetings, executive and board retreats, and special events end-to-end (from strategy, site sourcing, budgeting, and contract negotiation to air/ground logistics, on-site execution, and post-event support) to motivate performance, strengthen culture, and deliver measurable ROI. Founded in 1992 and part of Smithbucklin (an employee-owned association management company) since 2016, SDI offers boutique, full-service planning with one tenured point of contact per client and an international network of strategic hotel partners (Four Seasons, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton, IHG, Accor, Melia, Mandarin Oriental, Leading Hotels of the World, and others). With 32+ years of experience, the firm reports 40+ client partners across industries. Based in Chicago at 330 N Wabash Ave, Suite 2000; phone (312) 587-8200. The site runs on HubSpot. ## Core pages - [Home](https://www.sditravel.com/): Overview of SDI's incentive travel and strategic meetings services, differentiators, hotel partnerships, and client testimonials. - [Incentive Travel](https://www.sditravel.com/incentive-travel): Custom-designed group reward trips to worldwide destinations for top performers and valued partners; fully managed, 100% customized programs. - [Strategic Meetings](https://www.sditravel.com/strategic-meetings): Planning and execution of destination and corporate meetings: hotel and venue contracting, strategy and site sourcing, custom activities and entertainment, air and ground transportation, on-site execution, and culinary programming. Meeting types include global and national corporate sales meetings, executive and board retreats, team-building summits, networking events, and celebrations and galas. - [Why SDI](https://www.sditravel.com/why-sdi): Company background (founded 1992, part of Smithbucklin since 2016), approach, capabilities, stats, and case studies across incentive travel, meetings, and special events. ## Resources - [What Is a Strategic Meeting?](https://www.sditravel.com/what-is-a-destination-meeting): In-depth guide defining strategic/destination meetings, why companies host them, meeting types, benefits, challenges, planning steps, popular destinations, and format comparisons. - [Ultimate Sales Incentive Travel Checklist](https://www.sditravel.com/ultimate-sales-incentive-travel-checklist): Downloadable checklist walking through key steps for planning a sales incentive travel program. ## Contact - [Schedule a Call](https://www.sditravel.com/schedule-a-call): Form to connect with the SDI team and start planning an incentive trip or meeting. - [Contact Us](https://www.sditravel.com/contact): General contact page for questions about SDI's services. ## News & insights (blog) - [News (Blog Home)](https://www.sditravel.com/blog): Articles and insights on incentive travel, strategic meetings, destinations, ROI, and case studies. - [Incentive Travel vs. Cash Bonuses: Which Delivers Better Long-Term ROI?](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/incentive-travel-vs.-cash-bonuses-which-delivers-better-long-term-roi): Compares cash rewards and incentive travel on motivation, retention, culture, and ROI. - [How Far Out Do I Need to Plan a Destination Meeting?](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/how-far-out-do-i-need-to-plan-a-destination-meeting): Guidance on planning timelines for destination meetings. - [The Impact of Destination Meetings: Why More Companies Are On The Move](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/the-impact-of-destination-meetings-why-more-companies-are-on-the-move): Why companies hold meetings off-site, covering creativity, engagement, wellness, and ROI. - [Choosing the Right Incentive Travel Partner: Key Considerations](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/choosing-the-right-incentive-travel-partner-key-considerations): What to look for when selecting an incentive travel planning partner. - [Incentive Travel Firm vs. Travel Agency: What's the Difference?](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/incentive-travel-firm-vs-travel-agency): Explains how incentive travel firms differ from traditional travel agencies. - [Top Destinations for Corporate Meetings and Incentive Travel](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/top-destinations-for-corporate-meetings-and-incentive-travel): Overview of leading destinations for corporate group programs. - [Five Incentive Travel Trends to Watch in 2026](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/five-incentive-travel-trends-to-watch): Emerging trends shaping incentive travel programs. - [5 Reasons Incentive Travel Is the Ultimate Achievement Reward](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/5-reasons-incentive-travel-is-the-ultimate-achievement-reward): Why incentive travel outperforms other rewards for motivation and retention. - [In-Person vs Virtual: How to Plan for the Right Meeting Type](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/how-to-plan-for-the-right-meeting-type): How to decide between in-person and virtual meeting formats. - [How to Prevent Employee Burnout Through Incentive Travel](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/how-to-prevent-employee-burnout-through-incentive-travel): Using incentive travel to reduce burnout and re-energize teams. - [How to Make a Business Trip Truly Productive](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/how-to-make-a-business-trip-truly-productive): Tips for maximizing the value of corporate business travel. - [How Do I Prove the ROI for Incentive Travel?](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/how-do-i-prove-the-roi-for-incentive-travel): Approaches to measuring and demonstrating incentive travel ROI. - [Impact Story: Transforming a National Sales Meeting](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/impact-story-transforming-a-national-sales-meeting-into-an-unforgettable-experience): Case study on delivering a large-scale national sales meeting for a 60,000+ employee organization. - [Impact Story: A South African Incentive Trip](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/impact-story-a-south-african-incentive-trip): Case study on a two-part incentive program in South Africa. ## Case studies (destinations) - [South Beach](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/why-south-beach-is-perfect-for-incentive-travel): Why South Beach (Miami) works well for incentive travel. - [Hawaii](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/a-hawaiian-incentive-travel-destination-worth-repeating): Hawaii as a repeatable incentive travel destination. - [Curacao](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/cura%C3%A7ao-an-enticing-island-for-incentive-travel): Curacao as an incentive travel destination. - [Cruises](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/celebrating-corporate-excellence-on-the-high-seas): Using cruises for corporate incentive programs. - [Cancun](https://www.sditravel.com/blog/the-time-proven-appeal-of-cancun): The enduring appeal of Cancun for incentive travel. ## Partner hotels & networks (outbound) These are external sites SDI links to from its homepage as strategic hotel and sourcing partners. They are not part of sditravel.com. - [Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts](https://www.fourseasons.com/): 130 hotels across 47 countries; defining luxury travel since 1961. - [The Leading Hotels of the World](https://www.lhw.com/): 400+ independent luxury hotels worldwide; curating the exceptional since 1928. - [Hilton](https://www.hilton.com/en/): 7,600+ hotels worldwide; luxury brands include Conrad, LXR, Waldorf Astoria, NoMad, and Signia by Hilton. - [Fiesta Americana Travelty Meetings & Events](https://fiestaamericanatraveltymeetings.com/): 200+ resorts and hotels in Mexico and Punta Cana; the meetings subsidiary of Posadas. - [Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)](https://www.alhi.com/): 250+ global hotels and resorts, cruise lines, and destination management companies. - [Preferred Hotels & Resorts (PHG Meetings)](https://www.phgmeetings.com/): 600+ destinations in 80+ countries. - [Melia Hotels International](https://www.melia.com/en): 400+ hotels across 40 countries spanning multiple Melia brands. - [Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group](https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en): 40 luxury hotels in major cities and resort destinations worldwide. - [IHG Hotels & Resorts](https://www.ihgplc.com/): 19 hotel brands across 6,000+ global destinations. - [Auberge Resorts Collection](https://aubergeresorts.com/): 27 hotels, resorts, and residences worldwide. - [Accor](https://group.accor.com/en/brands): 40+ hotel brands across 5,600 hotels worldwide. - [Teneo Hospitality Group](https://teneohg.com/): 350+ hotels and resorts worldwide. - [Marriott Bonvoy Events](https://marriottbonvoyevents.com/): 9,900 hotels and 30+ brands across 141 countries and territories. ## Legal (outbound) - [Privacy Policy](https://smithbucklin.com/privacy-policy/): SDI's privacy policy, hosted by parent company Smithbucklin.