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SDI Celebrates 32 Years of Destination Meetings and Incentive Travel at Its Annual Summit!

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EXPERIENCE MATTERS

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Travel, Connect and Celebrate — Without the Stress

Let SDI be your trusted partner in crafting the perfect destination experience to achieve your business goals.

From strategy and concept thru final billing, we fine-tune every meeting and incentive travel program to your expectations and attendees’ needs.  Finding the right accommodations in the perfect destination, managing transportation in the air and on the ground and curating flawless and unforgettable onsite experiences, SDI manages every detail, so your participants feel seen, valued and celebrated every step of the way.

SDI Connects, Celebrates and Inspires Your Top Performers and Most Valuable Partners

Incentive Travel

Inspire your high achievers with a stunning incentive travel reward – effortlessly

 

Explore stunning destinations around the globe, including:

  Secluded Tropical Beaches

  Majestic Mountain Resorts

  Spectacular Safari Adventures

  Ancient Historical Wonders

  Cultural and Urban Centers

  Luxurious Cruises on Seas and Rivers

Wherever the destination, SDI manages incentive travel programs that inspire, motivate, and – most of all – deliver an unforgettable experience.

Destination Meetings

Surprise and delight the participants of your corporate meetings with special, unexpected touches

SDI brings together every element of your successful meeting.

  Strategy, Site Sourcing and Selection

  Hotel and Venue Negotiation and Contracting

  Culinary Details and Themes

  Custom Activities and Entertainment

  Air and Ground Transportation

  Onsite Execution

... and every other detail required to make sure you and your participants feel valued.

SDI customizes its services to meet and surpass your specific goals and objectives at the right budget, ensuring cost savings, risk mitigation and transparency in our work with you.

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Our Customers' Experiences Say It All

"The meeting was a huge success thanks to your support and dedication. Your “A-Team" had every detail perfectly planned and executed, and I know I speak for the executives on sending a big thank you! Behind the scenes, your organization of the registration and meeting space was flawless, as always.  As always, it was a great pleasure working with you!"

- Head of Sales, Medical Products Provider

SDI's Expertise In Practice

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Unique Experiences Make Your Meeting or Incentive Trip Unforgettable
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Five Key Factors in Picking The Perfect Meeting & Incentive Destination
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Incentive Travel Benefits Your Company and the Top Performers It Rewards
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We Make Planning Your Trip Simple at Every Step

1. Schedule a Call

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2. Plan Your Dream Getaway

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3. Relax & Enjoy

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The Business Case For Meetings & Incentive Travel

Retain Your Best Employees
Retention of employees (90%) is the most commonly cited reason why incentive travel is gaining strategic importance, followed by “travel is becoming more valued as a reward” (83%). Also, incentive travel is strategically important as it fulfills the need to bring together a more dispersed workforce (79%).
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Invest in Growth, Innovation & Culture 
From the boost in employee engagement and revenue generated from in-person meetings, to conducting work that can only happen by being there, business travel is far more than just a cost center—it's an investment in growth, innovation, and company culture.
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Motivate Top Performers With Group Travel
In a recent IRF study, 91 percent of sales professionals described a group incentive travel experience in an appealing destination as very or extremely motivating.

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Get Your Team Extremely Motivated
In a SITE study, 86% of participants indicated they felt motivated overall to qualify for incentive travel programs offered by their companies or partners -- an overwhelmingly positive metric.  More than half of all respondents, in fact, said they were “extremely motivated” to qualify for incentive travel rewards.
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Learn More About the Power of Destination Meetings & Incentive Travel

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Global Reach of SDI's Partnerships

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Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, featuring 130 hotels across 47 countries and defining the meaning of luxury travel since 1961

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The Leading Hotels of the World, curating the exceptional since 1928 across 400+ independent luxury hotels located in every region of the globe

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Hilton Worldwide and Hilton Luxury -- Conrad, LXR, Waldorf Astoria, NoMad and Signia by Hilton -- featuring 7,600+ hotels and growing worldwide

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Fiesta American Travelty Meetings & Events, offering over 200 unforgettable tropical and urban resorts and hotels with state-of-the-art meeting spaces, luxe accommodations, exceptional spas, fine dining experiences, and more

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Associated Luxury Hotels International, featuring over 250 global hotels and resorts, cruise lines, and destinations management companies

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Preferred Hotel & Resorts, offering more than 600 destinations in over 80 countries

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Melia Hotels International, featuring more than 400 hotels in 40 countries, including Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Falcon's Resorts by Meliá, Sol by Meliá and Affiliated by Meliá

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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, featuring 40 luxury hotels in major cities and resort destinations around the world

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IHG Hotels & Resorts, offering 19 brands across 6,000+ global destinations

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Auberge Resorts Collection, offering one-of-a-kind experiences across 27 worldwide hotels, resorts and residences

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Accor, offering 40+ hotel brands across 5,600 hotels worldwide

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About SDI

Founded in 1992, SDI Meetings & Incentives has been a trusted name in destination meetings and incentive travel for over three decades. Since 2016, we have proudly been part of Smithbucklin, an employee-owned business and one of the largest association management companies in the world. We operate by one simple truth: The Experience Matters.

  • The Experience Matters for Attendees: Experiences motivate, inspire, and create cherished memories. It’s about where we go, what we do, and how we deliver the perfect experience.
  • Your Experience Matters as our Client: From our first introduction to our time together onsite, every detail is meticulously curated to exceed expectations. We leave nothing to chance so every participant can relax and fully enjoy the experience, including you.
  • Our Experience Matters as SDI: With 32 years of expertise, our team’s deep knowledge and strategic partnerships around the globe make a significant difference when it matters most.

 Where can we take you next?

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SDI Makes Every Step Simple For You

1. Schedule a Call With Us Today

Connect with SDI now, and let's get started!  We're eager to get to know you, hear your vision and understand how every detail reflects your business goals. We begin with a simple but critical conversation.

2. Let Us Build Your Perfect Destination Program

SDI will design and manage every element of your ideal meeting or incentive trip. From the right accommodations to surprise and delight experiences, every detail will be tailored to your goals and priorities.

3. Relax & Enjoy the Experience

Leave the logistics to SDI with a focus on what truly matters – the powerful and unforgettable impact on your guests.  All that's left for you to do is embrace your experience with your participants. 

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