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Venue Spotlight: Stop #3 on the Classic Southeast Roadshow – Grand Bohemian Lodge, Greenville, South Carolina

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Its our final Roadshow of 2022! This one promises to be the biggest of them all! Be sure to join us at one of our stops as we end this BIG year in a BIG way.

Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our second stop on the Classic Southeast Roadshow: Grand Bohemian, Greenville
Perched on the falls of the iconic Reedy River, this luxury lodge is inspired by the spirit of Greenville with carefully curated detailing that pays tribute to surrounding Falls Park. Opening in August 2022 this brand new luxury 187-room hotel in downtown Greenville became the 11th property in the exclusive Kessler Collection. You know we love brand new properties at Retreats Resources! We don’t even wait for the dust to settle to test them out. And we are sure you are going to love this one.

Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Nico Abello, is overseeing the three food and beverage concepts at the Lodge, including Between the Trees, named for its location overlooking Falls Park, Spirit & Bower, a bourbon bar and lounge, and The lobby bar, inspired by bubbles and caviar. And you know how we love our bubbles!!

Come join us in Greenville and see for yourself on Thursday, November 3rd, 9:30 am – 10:00 am VIP Newcomers’ Reception for first time guests ONLY (so we can get to know you!), 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Luxury destination showcase with over 50 exhibitors, and 12:00 – 2:00 pm for lunch and networking.

We look forward to welcoming you to Grand Bohemian on November 3rd and the third stop on the Classic Southeast Roadshow!

Venue Spotlight: Stop #1 on the Classic Southeast Roadshow – Vidrio, Raleigh, North Carolina

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We are heading out on our final Roadshow of 2022 and we are going to end the year with a BANG! This one promises to be our biggest showcase and biggest gathering of meeting and event professionals of the year. One you will not want to miss!

Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our first stop on the Classic Southeast Roadshow: Vidrio, Raleigh.

Vidrio is a colorful window into the flavors and soul of the Mediterranean kitchen. A creative expression of the passion, people, and lifestyle that have embodied a timeless culture.
Vidrio is the bold vision of restauranteur Lou Moshakos. Built on the philosophy of “love is the most important ingredient,” Vidrio is a family dream years in the making. When Lou speaks of his family, it is always centered around the table and filled with laughter, stories, and love.

This communal tradition of dining and sharing is captured in the essence of Vidrio. Vidrio embraces the Mediterranean dining philosophy – rooting it in the respect for the ingredient, the nourishment of food for our bodies and to use the time around the table to reconnect with each other. Making dining the occasion to gather together.

Vidrio is an open window into the Mediterranean. The vibrant, modern environment is visually mesmerizing and filled with warm, personal hospitality. These touches speak to the patience, creative vision and hard work of Lou Moshakos and his attention to detail to bring this ode to the Mediterranean to Raleigh.

Come join us in Raleigh on Tuesday, November 1st and see for yourself: 9:30 am – 10:00 am VIP Newcomers’ Reception for first time guests ONLY (so we can get to know you!), 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Luxury destination showcase with over exhibitors, and 12:30 – 2:00 pm for a family style lunch.
We look forward to welcoming you to Vidrio on November 1st and the first stop on the Classic Southeast Roadshow! Its gonna be big, y’all!

Featuring: the Hotels and Travel Partners of the Northeast Roadshow Luxury Travel Showcase

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Registration is open for the Northeast Roadshow!

This series of showcases and events is one of our best yet! As we land in each of the iconic northeastern cities of New York, Hartford and Boston we have paired our showcases with Restaurants with Taste, Chefs with Heart in each location. After each travel showcase we have something very special planned in some very cool venues. We hope you can join us, or send a MICE industry friend!

New York, NY – July 19th
Hartford, CT – July 20th
Boston, MA – July 21st

Wonder who will be joining us?
Take a look at the fabulous list of hotels on the road with us thru the Northeast:

Auberge Resorts Collection
Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch
SilverSea Cruise Lines
Aspen Chamber Association
The Hythe, Vail
Hippo Lakes Safari Lodge, South Africa
Melia International
The St. Regis Bal Harbour
EPIC Hotel Miami
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Trump Hotels International
NBC Universal Parks and Resorts
Hacienda Altagracia, Costa Rica
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Hotel Jerome, Aspen
W South Beach
Secrets Maroma Beach
Hilton Aruba
Secrets & Breathless Riviera Cancun
Hotel Madeline – Telluride

We hope to see you there!

Venue Spotlight: Stop #2 on the Sunshine State Roadshow – The Oxford Exchange, Tampa

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Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our second stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow: the Oxford Exchange, Tampa.

The Oxford Exchange was created to cultivate community and conversation and human engagement. A collection of ideas housed under one roof, including a restaurant, private event space, a shop, a bookstore and a private work space. The name Oxford Club is inspired by the historic clubs, libraries and shops of London, where the charm and history spark spontaneous social interactions.

The building, the center of that conversation piece, was built in 1891, then in the 1920s an arcade of local businesses and shops occupied the space. After decades of sitting vacant the space was revived and ultimately reopened as the Oxford Exchange in 2012.

Come join us in Tampa and see for yourself, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm for our luxury destination showcase followed by a champagne reception, in this perfect space for, what else, but Gatsby style!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Exchange on June 15th and the second stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow!

Venue Spotlight: Stop #1 on the Sunshine State Roadshow – The Hall on the Yard, Orlando

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Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our first stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow: the Hall on the Yard, Orlando.

Hall on the Yard is a collection of 9 diverse culinary offerings, 5 curated event spaces, 3 premium cocktail bars, showcased in 1 eclectic building. With indoor-outdoor seating options, from biergarten to indoor seating under dazzling chandeliers or on parquet floors, this full service food hall offers a wide variety of upscale dining to choose from. Its no wonder this unique collection of restaurants has become the hot spot in Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village with locations opening in other cities such as Tampa, Atlanta and Nashville.

Come join us in Orlando and see for yourself, from 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm for our luxury destination showcase followed by a reception, featuring food hall specialties.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Hall on the Yard and Orlando on June 14th and the first stop on the Sunshine State Roadshow!

Looking for a getaway? Our travel auction supports the people of Ukraine through the work of WineToWater!

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LOOKING FOR ANOTHER REASON to join us for one of our Lone Star State showcases next week? Then maybe it’s time to let you in on our little secret: we love giving back!

From fundraisers leveraging our relationships in our hospitality community, to supporting free trade products and minority-owned businesses, we truly feel good when we do good! Aren’t you the same way?

One of the most important alliances we have made as a business is our relationship with Wine to Water,founded in 2007 by CNN “Hero” finalist, Doc Hendley. We have been at it for so long, they consider us a part of their family of ” Founders”, and over the years, we have raised well over $100,000 through our lively travel package auctions.

Though they didn’t start out as a relief organization, Wine to Water has now been responsible for providing safe drinking water in many unforeseen natural disasters – from Haiti to the Bahamas, and even in Louisiana and your beloved Texas.

They are now partnering with a relief organization in Ukraine and neighboring countries to supply and distribute 12,000 water filters to those who need them most. With water infrastructure and supply chains disrupted in the region, people depend on surface water from rivers, rain, or untreated sources. The portable, inexpensive water filters that W/W provides, give families and shelters a way to prevent waterborne illnesses, avoid dependencies on single use plastics and reduce more waste going to the massive piles of debris in this crisis.

Many of our big-hearted destination partners have donated some generous travel packages that we will be offering in a silent auction format, and 100% of the money raised will go directly to W|W and their efforts in Ukraine.

So bring your checkbooks and credit cards, and get ready to bid on destinations that are truly drool worthy, while supporting a worthy cause! You can’t bid if you are not there, so don’t waste another moment- the registration link is below!

Click to read more: Wine to Water in Ukraine

Join us for showcases in Dallas, Houston and Austin and you’ll meet with these exciting destinations – some of the hottest, most talked about locations on this side of the globe.

HOTELS COMING TO TEXAS ROADSHOW

Secrets Bahia Mita, Mexico
Enchantment Resort, Sedona, AZ
Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain, Marana, AZ
Auberge Resorts Collection, Mexico
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Wanship, UT
Wynn Las Vegas
AIC Hotel Group International
Melia Resorts International
MILUX Caribbean and Mexico
Dreams Bahia Mita, Mexico
Zadun, A Ritz Carlton Reserve, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
W South Beach, Miami
St. Regis Bal Harbour, Miami Beach
Secrets Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, Puerto Rico
EPIC Hotel, Miami
Reiimagine Collection International
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

Venue Spotlight: Stop #3 on the Texas Roadshow – Wax Myrtle’s, Austin

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Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our third stop on the Texas Roadshow: Wax Myrtle’s in Austin

Wax Myrtle’s, named after the southern shrub and located in the Thompson Hotels brand luxury contemporary Thompson Austin in the heart of downtown, wants guests to feel at home while dining there, with food inspired by memories made over meals with friends. (awwww! We love that feeling!)

Hundreds of plants are used in the décor of the dining space, including a living green wall, and creates spaces for small groups to gather throughout the venue and pays tribute to the diverse plant life in Texas.

Adjacent to the main indoor outdoor space is the Bayberry Room, a private event space with full bar, stage and private dining area.

Fun Fact: Inside the Thompson Austin you will find 6300 square feet of carefully designed meeting and event space. Also carefully named are the five names behind the special event spaces which are named Kelly, Red River, Singer, Newton and Bass….all famous outlaws around Texas in the early 1800s into the 1900s. Notorious for stealing gold, silver and precious stones, they allegedly buried more than $340 million worth of hidden treasure around Texas which has yet to be found. The city of Austin is often considered the outlaw of Texas so the names are only fitting to capture Austin’s rebellious spirit.

Come join us in Austin and see for yourself, from 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm for our luxury destination showcase followed by cocktail reception, and maybe carve out some time to search for that long lost treasure.
We look forward to welcoming you to Wax Myrtle’s and Austin on May 12th and the third stop on the Texas Roadshow!

Venue Spotlight: Stop #2 on the Texas Roadshow – Craft F&B, Houston

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Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our second stop on the Texas Roadshow: Craft F&B, Houston

Craft F&B, located in the Five Star luxury Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, called the new ‘it address’ in Space City by Forbes, serves up elevated comfort food with a side of southern hospitality.

Situated in a soaring tower, the 250-room Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston dramatically raises the standard in luxury hospitality. Owned by Houston billionaire hospitality business mogul Tilman Fertitta, and opening in March 2018, the Post Oak is the first vertical, mixed-use project in Houston, blending sophisticated guestrooms and suites, office space, residential, high-end retail, and casual and fine dining all in one tower.


Come join us in Houston and see for yourself, from 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm for our luxury destination showcase followed by cocktail reception and casual, family style dinner at Craft F&B.

We look forward to welcoming you to Craft F&B and Houston on May 11th and the second stop on the Texas Roadshow!

Venue Spotlight: Stop #3 on the New South Roadshow – Roaring Social, Alpharetta, Georgia

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Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our third and final stop on the New South Roadshow: Roaring Social in suburban Atlanta.

We are seeing the meetings and events industry come ROARING back, and we are just loving that theme for this Roadshow. Roaring Social is a 20s themed speakeasy located in The Hamilton Hotel, which is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, in the popular Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta.

Then:

With a whispered secret password (speaking easy so as not to be overheard), doors opened to a world where whiskey and moonshine flowed freely and prohibition was nothing but a dirty word. Roaring Social brought exuberance, entertainment and good times to the Roaring 1920s.

Now:

With a nod to its infamous past, revelers enter the respectable storefront of RoSo Clothiers. Those in the know will find the secret password, a password opening an unassuming door to unexpected delights.

As you sink into velvet sofas you will swear you hear the whispered conversations, laughter and strains of music of a bygone era…or maybe that’s just us celebrating the present day Roaring (20)20s.

We look forward to welcoming you to Alpharetta and Roaring Social and the third and final stop on the New South Roadshow!

TOMORROW: Mid-Atlantic Roadshow Washington D.C. – who wants to win a luxurious stay in Costa Rica?

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We have been focusing on the venues of our upcoming roadshow but we realize there’s one more big reason you should consider attending our luxury destination showcases next week… door prizes!

When you arrive at our event, we’ll ask you to drop your business card into a basket from which we’ll draw winners for spectacular travel packages and other goodies from our generous hotel partners. Let’s have a look at another prize from our first stop, TOMORROW, in Washington D.C.

Hacienda AltaGracia, a Luxury Auberge Resort in Costa Rica

An escape for those seeking total well-being and unbridled adventure, balance at Hacienda AltaGracia is founded with the belief that total wellbeing comes from being able to move fast or slow. This serene 50-casita resort features 180 bird-song-filled acres of untamed tropical forest, coffee farm, equine stables, organic chef’s gardens and a wellbeing center by one of the world’s leading holistic wellness providers, THE WELL. Experience the escape of our soul-stirring wellness journeys, soulful cuisine, and adrenaline packed adventures through bespoke itineraries – personally curated to elevate your experience and leave you transformed.

We’re in! How about you? Don’t forget to bring your business cards to this one! See you tomorrow!