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Sunshine State Roadshow Spotlight: The Tampa EDITION

Posted on January 31, 2024 | by Joe Mo | Leave a Comment

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

Posted on January 29, 2024 | by Joe Mo | 1 Comment

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 7^th 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!

Connoisseurs Connections Conference destination spotlight: The Palm Beaches

Posted on November 25, 2022 | by Joe Mo | Leave a Comment

We are looking forward to our invitation-only Connoisseurs Connections Conference next week in Florida and want to put a spotlight on our host destination, The Palm Beaches.

Called America’s First Resort Destination™, a place with fewer crowds, warmer water, cleaner beaches. It is a destination that defines the hospitality industry. You will find all of that in The Palm Beaches.

The Palm Beaches is made up of 39 cities, towns and villages, and includes well-known West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Delray Beach, to name just a few. With 47 miles of beaches you will find plenty of waterfront properties to choose from for your meeting or incentive trip, including the sprawling resorts, The Breakers Palm Beach, Eau Palm Beach and our host property, The Boca Raton.

The area is bountiful with things to do. Considered the Golf Capital of Florida, the area boasts of more than 160 golf courses. From golf to beaches to airboat rides to manatee viewing, the area has you covered on the ultimate Florida experience.

We look forward to sharing more of our firsthand experiences, surprises and updates from The Palm Beaches with you as our conference rolls on…stay tuned next week to follow along!

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

Posted on May 26, 2022 | by Joe Mo | Leave a Comment

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!