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Mountain Blitz Spotlight: Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection, Deer Valley, Utah

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Helloooo, Utah!

You know how we love new things…and this region of the country is new to us! And we can’t wait to get out there and meet our people. We hear life is elevated in Utah, so here… we… come!

Set in an incredible location at the base of Deer Valley Resort, with miles and miles of skiing, biking and hiking trails just steps from your doorstep, Goldener Hirsch is perfect for both winter and summer travelers looking to be pampered at the end of their very active days in the mountains.

Goldener Hirsch combines Bavarian charm with mountain chic, and, if you know Auberge Resorts Collection, the results are fabulous. With just 66 guest rooms the hotel feels as intimate as staying at your own private ski lodge. The details are all in the woodwork around the property, which give it its distinctive European taste.

Awarded #1 Resort in the U.S. by Travel & Leisure in 2023, you can’t go wrong with the location of this beautiful mountain gem. The cozy, inviting atmosphere and friendly staff will leave you with the feeling that you just visited a friend’s house, which makes this the perfect venue for us, because that is exactly how we want you to feel after one of our events!

Come join us on Wednesday, May 29th at Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection in Edelweiss Ballroom from 11 am – 12:30 pm and meet with our destination partners for our luxury Destination Showcase followed by lunch in Terasse from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm with a special Lunch & Learn feature on A.I. 101, a primer tailored just for Event Planners with Paul Klopfer, Vice President of Sales for Reposite.

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

I mean, if the cozy taste of Bavaria gets you right in the feels every time, you need to come join us! We look forward to welcoming you to Goldener Hirsch and the first stop on the inaugural Mountain Blitz Roadshow

Mid-Atlantic Roadshow Spotlight: The Logan Inn, New Hope, PA

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We loved our time in New Hope so much last time we added it to the itinerary again this year as our second stop on the Mid-Atlantic Roadshow!

New Hope is a scenic small town located along the Delaware River just across from New Jersey, about an hour’s drive from both Philadelphia and New York City. With a quaint Main Street home to eclectic shopping, New Hope features riverside restaurants and cultural attractions making for a peaceful getaway from the city.

Established in 1727 (yes, you read that correctly), the Logan Inn serves as one of America’s longest continuously running inns. The Logan Inn offers warm, modern-day luxury in this small town. With a warm atmosphere, delicious food, and impeccable service this venue offers an authentic experience in this quaint and historic location.

Come see what this kind of history looks like for yourself on Wednesday, May 1st at the Logan Inn from 11 am – 2 pm for our Destination Showcase, followed by a luncheon. We would love to experience this little gem along with you!

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to the Logan Inn and New Hope and the second stop on the Mid-Atlantic Roadshow

Mid-Atlantic Roadshow Spotlight: DePaul’s Table, Ardmore, PA

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We see you, Philly. And we had so much fun with you last time, we made you our first stop on this trip.

Conveniently located along the Main Line in Ardmore is where you will find us on Tuesday April 30th, at DePaul’s Table. A modern, Italian steakhouse, DePaul’s is serving up the finest cuts of steak, big chops, fresh seafood and seasonally fresh vegetables.

With an ambiance where modern meets classic, this well lit venue invites a certain crowd to come to eat well and stay late to socialize and have just one more. The staff will be sure to know your name and your order for next time before you leave for the night.

Come join us on Tuesday, April 30th at DePaul’s Table from 11 am – 2 pm for our Destination Showcase, with a chance to meet one on one with our fabulous luxury Destination Partners, followed by a luncheon. Be sure to come hungry! And we promise you will leave satisfied from our unique style of industry event where we welcome you into our hospitality family.

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Depaul’s Table in Ardmore and the first stop on the Mid-Atlantic Roadshow!

Lonestar State Roadshow: walk away with a new headshot!

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We are pleased to be offering complimentary headshots at all four of our stops on the Lonestar State Showcase thanks to photographer Kelli Price.

Here are a few tips to help you come prepared to look fabulous:

Know the “why.”  Why do you need a headshot? Who is your audience? What do you want your photo to say?

Headshot or branding shots? Know the difference. Whereas the goal of a headshot session is one fabulous shot (maybe two), a branding session typically results in a collection of images in a variety of environments. For example, a chef might be shown for making magic in the kitchen, but also in jeans and T-shirt, strolling the farmers market seeking out his bounty. If you are a hotelier maybe that is a money shot within the hotel or resort you represent but also participating in an activity that is fitting of the lifestyle of your destination. If you are a meeting or event professional, maybe it’s an exciting venue or event set up with additional shots of the behind the scenes or day to day operations or how you spend your (limited) down time. If you’ve got your own business and/or website, a personal branding session may be the way to go.

Put your best face forward. Clothes, hair, makeup: They all matter. General rule of thumb? Wear what you feel and look great in. Avoid white, loud colors and busy patterns; you want the focus to be on your face. Ladies may want to bump up your makeup routine a bit, especially the eyes and lips, but a natural look is best.

Trust the process (and your photographer).  While no one is 100% relaxed during a photo shoot, trusting your photographer sure helps. Try to have a little fun (you will with Kelli!). For women, lean forward, lean on something, angle your head for a better jaw line. For the men, lean forward, hand in pocket. Your photographer will help you find the right angle for you, you know the one…no, not that one, the good one. Then exhale….and smile. And walk away with a fabulous headshot you’ll be proud of.

Kelli’s Five Ways to make your Headshot Standout from the Crowd

  1. Color – the first thing that comes to mind is color! Color POPS!
  2. Style – Look professional but with a little extra va-voom. Don’t be afraid to show off your personality
  3. Confidence – You are leader, a Boss Babe, CEO, fresh college graduate….whatever you call yourself, make sure you show it with confidence
  4. Genuine smiles – Unless you are a rockstar, I promise you most people are a little uncomfortable in front of the camera. Pick a photographer that you are comfortable with and drink a glass of wine during the session if you need to. They make pretty props anyways!
  5. Sunglasses – See #2

If you are not registered already, what are you waiting for? To register (its free for event professionals!) go to our website at www.retreatsresources.com

April 1 – Fort Worth
April 2 – Dallas
April 3 – Houston
April 4 – Austin

See you soon, Texas!

Lone Star State Roadshow Spotlight: The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas

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Do you want to see what reinventing yourself looks like?

Well now you’re a little bit curious, aren’t you?

You know how we love shiny new things.

So here’s an idea, Dallas, come see us at the newly reopened Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas on April 2nd! Because after a year-long, $55 million renovation, the former Four Seasons located just outside of Dallas in Irving, reopened in January of this year! Freshened up with a new lobby, guest rooms and amenity spaces, all with a nod to the property’s history as a former family ranch. With 427 guest rooms and 80,000 square feet of event space, and two PGA-certified golf courses.

Tapping into the red hot luxury market popping up in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, they will also offer spa and pool services (currently under renovation, however), and, as we go live with this, unique dining and imbibing experiences are just opening, too!

Come join us on Tuesday, April 2nd at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas in Latana Ballroom from 10 am – 12 pm for our Destination Showcase, followed by lunch from 12 pm – 2 pm in newly opened KNIFE Restaurant (as in, today as we write this…the grand opening is set for March 19th)! Come be one of their first guests and let us know what you think!

Complimentary headshots by Kelli Price Photography will be available, too — so come looking your best for that! We will give you some tips before you arrive! We are confident Kelli will help guide you to looking your best, though.

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to The Ritz Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas and the second stop on the Lonestar State Roadshow!

Lone Star Roadshow Spotlight: The Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection

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We are on the road again, y’all….this time in Texas. And boy, do we have some treats for you.

Hey there, Fort Worth! You are our first stop on Monday, April 1st. We have planned something extra special and out of our ordinary for you all. Our friends at Auberge Resorts Collection have a beautiful new luxury property in Fort Worth and we want you to be our guests at a reception at this fabulous property. It won’t be our typical Destination Showcase where you sit down and meet with our Destination Partners, but they will be there for you to meet with more informally. We want a chance to get to know you and to show off our partner’s beautiful new property so we decided to throw ourselves a little party. Join us from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm for a cocktail reception in the Billet Room at The Bowie House.

Having just opened their doors in December 2023, The Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, is a luxury property in the middle of Cowtown. With a private art collection and modern western décor, this stunning 106 room boutique hotel is owned by Dallas businesswoman Jo Ellard, a National Cutting Horse Association Non-Pro Hall of Fame rider who breeds championship horses at her ranch about 85 miles north of Fort Worth, bringing the authenticity to the property, rooted in Texas tradition.

Over the last few years Fort Worth has two-stepped its way into the spotlight with a rise in population and tourism. To accommodate one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., millions of dollars have been invested in historic areas, museums, hotels and restaurants. To say Fort Worth is having a moment is an understatement.

Come join us on Monday, April 1st in the stunning Billet Room at The Bowie House! You won’t want to miss it. Not only will we provide some merriment and good company, all attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Maui Jim VIP gift card, eligible to use on any pair of non-prescription sunglasses on their website! That means you can pick out anything you want! And we are only doing this for our stop in Fort Worth!

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Fort Worth’s newest luxury venue and the first stop on the Lonestar State Roadshow!

 

New South Roadshow Spotlight: St. Cecilia Restaurant, Atlanta

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We are back on the road next week and our first stop is to see our old friend Atlanta!

Well isn’t this just peachy? Atlanta, you are our Old Faithful, and you are our first stop on the New South Roadshow. You can find us on Tuesday, February 27th at the beautiful St. Cecilia Restaurant. Join us from 10 am – 2 pm for our Destination Showcase and Luncheon. We look forward to seeing lots of old friends and making some new ones, too.

Seafood and pasta lovers rejoice, St. Cecilia Restaurant, by Atlanta chef-owner Ford Fry, serves up simple, thoughtful coastal European food. With dishes inspired by the coastlines of Italy, Spain and France, you can find this gem of a restaurant in Buckhead’s Pinnacle Building.

We can’t say this any differently, Conde Nast wrote about St. Cecilia: “Prime Buckhead spot that feels like a brunch discovery The vibe Dazzling yet unpretentious The crowd Stylish The food Traditional, but playful The service Possibly psychic”

Come join us on Tuesday, February 27th at St. Cecilia’s Restaurant and see for yourself!

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Atlanta and the first stop on the New South Roadshow!

Sunshine State Roadshow Spotlight: The Tampa EDITION

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Tampa, you are last but not least! We are back on the road with our first roadshow of the year hitting up stops in the Sunshine State. Our final stop brings us to the sleek Tampa EDITION hotel with our Destination Showcase and Luncheon in the Arts Club and Lounge from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Opening in 2022, with the creative vision of Ian Schrager, the always hip Tampa EDITION is Tampa’s only 5-star experience. With 172 guest rooms and 7 dining options set on the 56-acre Water Street neighborhood in downtown Tampa.

EDITION is one of the most innovative in the hospitality industry, creating world-class dining experiences in Tampa, including signature Mediterranean restaurant, Lilac, and Azure at Edition rooftop experience, both with menus by Michelin-starred chef, John Fraser.

You will find us in the sultry Arts Club and Lounge for our luncheon, underneath the ceiling full of mirror balls. (wait…did we just transport ourselves to Studio 54?)

Come join us on Thursday, February 8th at The Tampa EDITION and experience this hip hotel for yourself. Join our Destination Showcase to meet with our fantastic line up of destination partners and then stay and get to know our hospitality family at the hosted luncheon. Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to The Tampa EDITION and the final stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow

Sunshine State Roadshow Spotlight: AVA MeditterAegean Restaurant, Winter Park

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What’s up, Orlando?! We are back on the road with our first roadshow of the year hitting up stops in the Sunshine State. Our third stop brings us to the Orlando area and AVA MeditterAegean Restaurant in Winter Park with our Destination showcase and luncheon from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

AVA MeditterAegean lives by the mantra “parea”, which, in Greek, means “to be in the company of friends or to do something together”. It just so happens that Retreats Resources lives by that mantra, as well, that is why we thought this would the perfect location for our unique style of industry event. Once you join us you will understand why we call it our “hospitality family”.

This venue features the essence of Mediterranean and Aegean cultures, design and cuisines combined to offer an elevated dining experience. The unique space is a nod to the spirit of Cycladic design, with effortless beauty of the five elements. The restaurant immerses the senses with taste, mixology, ethnic sounds and a unique, welcoming atmosphere.

Come join us on Wednesday, February 7th at AVA MeditterAegean Restaurant in Winter Park and try this delicious restaurant for yourself. Join our Destination Showcase to meet with fabulous destinations and then stay and get to know our hospitality family at the hosted luncheon. Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to AVA MeditterAegean Restaurant and the third stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow!

Sunshine State Roadshow Spotlight: St. Regis Bal Harbour, Miami

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Hey, Florida…Miami is up next! We are back on the road with our first roadshow of the year and have lined up some great stops in the Sunshine State for you. Our second stop brings us to St. Regis Bal Harbour Miami with our Destination Showcase and Lunch in St. Regis Bar and Terrace from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm on Tuesday, February 6th.

Residing at the intersection of art, fashion and design – and a private beach, of course- sits the St. Regis Bal Harbour.

A Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel with 227 well appointed guest rooms, 17,000 square feet of meeting space, a 14,000 square foot spa and elegant dining options, you probably can’t go wrong. Well, you could…you could get lost in the spa and miss your meeting. But we won’t tell.

Come join us on Tuesday, February 6th at St. Regis Bal Harbour Miami and see this incredible venue for yourself. Join our Destination Showcase and Lunch to meet with our wonderful destination partners from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm. Registration is open now on our website and free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to St. Regis Bal Harbour and the second stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow!