What a year it has been!
2024 has been nothing short of amazing. We have experienced countless moments of joy, planned unforgettable adventures, and celebrated exciting milestones. Between the new challenges we’ve conquered and the achievements we’ve celebrated, this year has truly been one to remember. Take a look at some of the standout stats that highlight the amazing journey we’ve shared in 2024:
- Client satisfaction rating: 4.9/5⭐
- Total miles traveled: 20,104.72 miles
- Top Destination: Iceland
- Smiles: countless
Additionally, our team has been growing a lot lately! 2024 was quite the year for us as we welcomed not one but two new hires.
With the increase of exciting new travel incentive programs and corporate retreats on the horizon, we were excited to add another program manager to the team. Meet Wendy Hodge: devoted wife, proud boy mom, and antique shopper extraordinaire. Wendy comes to us with over 25 years of event planning experience and a background in Disney Creative Entertainment and Resort Hotel Sales and Operations. She is passionate about collaborating with our team to deliver unique luxury experiences for clients, constantly seeking fresh perspectives to elevate every detail of an event. Motivated by a love for discovering hidden gems and learning about new cultures, she is always looking for creative ways to surprise and delight clients, ensuring every experience is unforgettable.
It is with great pleasure that the Sutton Planning team welcomes back Kristin Walston! Kristin is our new Vice President of Finance and comes from a long lineage of event-planning professionals. With a deep passion for people, creativity, and making a positive impact, our VP of Finance is not only a dedicated mother of three, but also a creative soul who finds therapy in watercolor painting. Her love for hosting and being around inspiring, out-of-the-box thinkers fuels her energy both at home and in the workplace. Having started her career at AWT during her teenage years, she brings 12 years of experience as a CPA from her time in both Chicago and Birmingham. Returning to the family business feels like coming full circle, and she couldn’t be more convinced that she’s right where she belongs.
We also designed several programs to destinations all over the world, including Mexico, Turks & Caicos, and even Iceland! In addition to the programs we’ve designed, we also have traveled collectively as a team to destinations all over the globe!
This year was only the beginning. Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming in 2025! Are you ready to grow your incentive program to new heights? Connect with us today and let’s get started!