106: Incentive Programs in India with Samir Uberoi

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today we are delighted to speak to Samir Uberoi, one of the three partners of Designer Incentives & Conferences!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Samir has had a fascinating journey! In this episode, he tells his story, and talks about what it means to do an incentive trip in India. He dives into what it takes to be a business owner and go through the rollercoaster life of an entrepreneur. He also shares some stories to inspire business owners, discusses his hopes and dreams for the future, and offers advice for entrepreneurs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We hope you enjoy today’s captivating conversation with Samir Uberoi!</span></p> <p><strong>Bio:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Samir Uberoi is one of the three partners of Designer Incentives & Conferences, a DMC based in India. Designer Incentives and Conferences is considered a pioneer in the UK for the MICE segment to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Samir has over 30 years of experience in the travel industry and has personally accompanied and been involved with the planning and operation of virtually all of the MICE programs of Designer Incentives & Conferences in these destinations. Travel is not just his profession but also his passion!</span></p> <p><strong>Samir’s story</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Samir studied finance in college. After graduating in 1990, he went to New York City to start a career as an investment banker. He ran into an acquaintance who used to be with a financial company. He was working for a travel company. When Samir asked him for some contacts in the finance world, he explained that he was about to start operating in India and invited Samir to his office to help him with his India program. He then offered him a job. Samir loved the world of travel and has never looked back since then!</span></p> <p><strong>Designer holidays</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Samir’s business partners started offering designer hol