We Connect You!

Connecting event specialists & luxury destination partners

Our 2021 Events

Jun 8-10 2021	Summer Virtual Showcase
Jun 22-24 2021	Boston Showcase* (City, Suburbs)
Aug 1-4 2021	Connoisseurs Connections Conference*
Sept 28-30 2021	Chicago Showcase* (City, Suburbs)
Oct 25-29 2021	Classic Southeast Roadshow* (Atl, Clt, Ral, Rva)
Nov 16-18 2021	Washington D.C. Showcase* (City, Suburbs)

* DENOTES IN-PERSON EVENT

Destination Partners — Learn more or contact Carol for pricing information.

Each week, we enjoy a destination deep dive with some of our partners’ most beautiful hotels, resorts and destinations. But these aren’t your every day virtual tours, darlings... we’re doing them Retreats Resources style - with wit, warmth and imagination!

Our Next Real Time Retreat
Wednesday, January 27 - 4:00 PM Eastern

“We’re Outlaws By Nature”
Celebrating the Independent Spirit

Miquela Holbrook, National Sales Manager, Sundance Mountain Resort & Jim Tolbert Director of Group Sales, Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City Utah

Real Time Retreats Coming Soon

January 27:	“We’re Outlaws By Nature” - Celebrating the Independent Spirit Miquela Holbrook, National Sales Manager - Sundance Mountain Resort & Jim Tolbert Director of Group Sales - Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City Utah
February 3:	When the (Super) Stars Align! - Beating the drum for Nobu Hotel Group! Kathy Botero, GSO/NSO SE Groups - Nobu Miami, Chicago and Los Cabos
February 10:	“Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez” - Mardi Gras: the Myths and the Legends Bonnie Boyd, President & CEO - BBC Destination Mangaement, New Orleans
February 17:	Latin Carnival! One Big Tropical Party Samba Calypso or a Conga Line, get ready to get your “dance” on! Patricia Sahin & Maura Zhang, Latin Plus: Rio de Janiero, Aruba/Curacao and the Dominican Republic
	See our full line-up

Real Time Retreats Destination Deep Dives Library

January 20:	DC’s WaterGate Hotel - Embrace your inner “Scandal”! Jon Chocklett, SVP Sales & Lori Holtzman, Director of National Accounts
January 13:	Nuria In Paris! The Couture! The Culture! The Cuisine! Hotel Plaza Athenee, Le Meurice - The Dorchester Collection
January 6:	Winter Wonderland Part 3: To Ski or Apres Ski? Exploring Aspen and Telluride with Auberge Hotels! Gale McClurkan, Global Sales Director & Catherine Stewart, Area Sales Manager, Hotel Jerome & Madeline Hotel and Residence
December 16:	Winter Wonderland Part 2: A Scandinavian Christmas Magnus Lindbergh, VisitSweden, Maria Andersson, Grand Hotel Stockholm, Mathias Andersson, Vasa Museum, Mikeal Dahlberg, Icehotel
December 9:	Winter Wonderland Part 1: The Canadian Rockies - Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge, Chateau Whistler Karen Carini, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Canada’s Western Mountain Region
December 2:	Purpose and RePurpose - How 1 Hotels is defining luxury for a new generation The 1 Hotels team: 1 Hotel South Beach, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
November 18:	Feasting with our Forefathers - From Connecticut to Maine, it's time to get cozy! Gale McClurkan and Elaine Bouchard Clark, Auberge Resorts of New England
November 11:	What is a Ritz Carlton Reserve, Anyway??? Zadún and Dorado Beach Resort - A Ritz Carlton Reserve Heda Chehda and Isabel Gracia, Ritz Carlton Reserve
November 4:	Come With Us to the Kasbah! Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco Lyndsey Balog, Virgin Limited Edition
October 21:	Hotel Hotties, Part 3: Best New Hotels of 2020 Hotel Bennett & Castle Hot Springs Resort Stephen Lewis / The Hotel Bennett, Charleston SC and Tina Newman / Castle Hot Springs Resort
October 14:	Hotel Hotties, Part 2: Best New Hotels of 2020 Bishops Lodge and The Lodge at Blue Sky Gale McClurakan & Katie Wannamaker, Auberge Resorts
October 7:	Italy By Design: Rome and Milan Nuria Candel, Regional Sales Director, Dorchester Collection
September 30:	Hotel Hotties - Part 1: Best New Hotels of 2020 Little Dix Bay and Rosewood Miramar Jennifer Jones, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts
September 23:	Mauna Lani Luau - How A Classic Resort Became Hot Again! Robin Killett, Director Of Sales, Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
September 16:	Colombia en Colores - Living Out Loud! Patricia Sahin, Latin Plus Featuring Beatrice Guidi, Sr Project Manager, Colombia en Colores
September 9:	Discover Florida’s Scenic 30A Satori Wilson, Watercolor Inn & Ashton Burks, The Pearl
September 2:	Virgin’s Islands: A peek inside the legendary Necker Island in the BVIs Lyndsey Balog, Virgin Limited Edition
August 26:	Cruising Untethered – Introducing the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection Andrea Brenes, Operations Specialist
August 19:	Bingo! Hit the Jackpot with Loews Hotels and Resorts! Patty Metcalf Sobczak and Aaron Mayo
August 12:	Enchanted! The Good Vibrations of Sedona, Arizona Blair Jones, Senior Sales Manager, Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa
August 5:	Hidden Gems And Secret Treasures - Unique Hotels In Latin America Patricia Sahin and Maura Zhang, Latin Plus
July 29:	Picture Perfect Paradise, The BELMOND way! Janet Wilbur, Area Director of Group Sales, Belmond La Samanna and Belmond Cap Juluca
July 22:	Get Set to Jet Set – Monte Carlo Awaits Cathleen Kelley, Societe des Bains de Mer
July 15:	A River Runs Through It Exploring the USA with American Cruise Lines Karen Devine CITP, CEO and Founder, 3D Cruise Partners
July 8:	Hot! Hot! Hot! - Puerto Rico Fred Edson, Puerto Rico Tourism & JoMarie Arturet, Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve
July 1:	Sofa Safari! Lyndsey Balog, Virgin Limited Edition African lodges and tent camps
June 24:	Living La Pura Vida! Costa Rica Patricia Sahin and Maura Zhang - Latin Plus, plus Diana Stobo and Jackie Roby, The Retreat Costa Rica
June 17:	Live from LaLa Land Nuria Candel, The Beverly Hills Hotel and the Hotel Bel Air
June 10:	Champagne Appetites & Cavier Dreams - Auberge Resorts Collection Gale McClurkan, Global Sales Director, Auberge Resorts & Steve Patton, Chileno Bay and Esperanza Resorts Los Cabos
June 3:	Start of Summer Soiree - Eden Roc Cap Cana Rosalynn Castillo, Director of Sales and Marketing
May 27:	Wyoming & the Wild West! Amanda Wascher, Director Of Sales, Brush Creek Ranch
May 20:	Hudson Yards - The NEW New York! Chris Reed, Director of Sales & Marketing and Todd Anderson, Equinox Area Personal Trainer - Equinox Hotel, Hudson Yards
May 13:	“A Scottish Castle in the Heart of the South” Shannon Johnson, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort
May 6:	Seis de Mayo! Rosewood Mayakoba, Nicky Labroudette
April 29:	Aspen - Defy Ordinary Aspen Chamber Resort Association and special guests, Sarah Reynolds Lasser
April 22:	Wine, Tango and Passion! Argentina Patricia Perez-Sahin and Maura Zhang, CIS, CITP - Synergy Connect
April 15:	“Town & Country” London and the Cotswolds: The Dorchester Collection, Nuria Candel

“Your weekly calls have done more to keep us connected and feeling this pandemic was going to end than anything else we have done. You two have managed to keep the fun alive, and have helped us look forward to better times.”
Wynne S. – ScanSource

“Carol and Whitney, you have kept our spirits high with these fantastic, creative virtual events allowing us to connect with our clients during these uncertain times. Our industry needs more hospitality leading lights like you. Retreats Resources events are just brilliant, enlightening, and done with so much gratefulness! Cheers Ladies to our next face to face Retreats Resources Roadshow, I can’t wait!”
JoMarie A., Account Director SE USA - Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico

Connections. Community. Collaboration.

This is our commitment!

Build Enduring Relationships

Hospitality is an industry based on relationships, darlings, and we like to think that we are in the “people” business!

Our industry events have remained a trusted favorite of both event specialists and luxury destination partners for almost 20 years!

Why? Because we create an informal, relaxed atmosphere that allows you to meet and share information and build enduring relationships in a “no pressure” environment of authenticity and fun!

Your Success is Our Mission!

We get it! Time is precious.

When you choose to participate in an industry event, you want it to be productive, providing a return on the investment of your time and resources.

Our curated collection of distinctive hotels, resorts, cruise lines, DMCs and other industry partners, coming together with qualified buyers and event executives, offers an efficient, face-to-face solution to the “connection” challenges that both buyers and sellers experience in our increasingly digital age.

Why Retreats Resources?

Event Specialists

Create connections with our curated collection of luxury destinations and hospitality service providers you will really want to do business with!

Learn about new service providers and destination updates.

Share industry knowledge with a community of like-minded event specialists.

Save time researching properties by using our online destination directory and peer reviews.

Enjoy and relax! We make doing business fun!

Get On Our List!

Destination Partners

Streamline your sales efforts by showcasing your property to pre-qualified event specialists with a proven buying history in the luxury travel sector.

Be featured in our exclusive Hotels and Resorts We Love web page with “at a glance” hotel/resort specs, our personal endorsement, peer reviews and a direct link to your contact information.

Gain full access to our knowledge base and events without any yearly subscription or membership fees

Use us an extension of your sales team, available to help make introductions, share updates and keep connections thriving before, during and after our events

Engage in immersive, purposeful conferences and events, where deeper customer relationships are made

Look good! Return from each event with the attendee data you need to please your boss!

What We Hear From You

“In our office we fight over who is going to attend a Retreats Resources event - we consider yours the ‘haute couture’ of our industry - one of a kind!”
— Paula B., President and CEO - Monalto Corporate Events
“Representing a well-known luxury resort, I have attended a great variety of shows and road trips, but I can honestly say that I have never seen the kind of loyalty that Retreats Resources garners.”
— L.W., Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
“The value provided from Retreats Resources events is unprecedented. Carol has a loyal client following of qualified and professional group planners that make the effort to attend her events. It would take an insurmountable amount of time and money to make sales calls to each of the planners that attend her events and it wouldn't be half the fun! The venue selection is always a new "hotspot" that appeals to the clients resulting in great attendance. The shows are organized, well-planned, fun, educational and results oriented.”
— Janet W., Area Director Of Sales, Group - Belmond Cap Juluca & Belmond La Samanna
“There is something special about Carol Owen and her events. She brings a unique charm that brings people together while developing strong relationships. She makes networking fun and memorable.”
— Patty M., Executive Director National Accounts Southeast - Loews Hotels & Co.
“We have found the Roadshow to be a great opportunity to learn more about hotels and venues that we would not have been aware of otherwise, many of which are now good partners with us. Through Retreats Resources I learned about Wine to Water, and in addition to buying their wine we are now supporters of this worthwhile cause.
“Thank you again for the introduction to some magnificent hotel partners for Volvo and Mack, and the opportunity to connect with other meeting planners and buyers. I’ve had a wonderful career and a lot of it has to do with the exceptional people like you, that I’ve met along the way.”
— Mary H., Travel Manager – Volvo/Mack Trucks
“Thank you! I know the effort to pull off a five day road show is difficult and trust me, nobody does it better than you. As always – Carol and her events just shine!”
— Kathy M. - Meadowood Resort

Giving Back

Our squad of world-class hoteliers raised $33,400 for Wine To Water

This is our squad of world-class hoteliers at our first annual Connoisseurs Connections Conference at Montage Palmetto Bluff Resort. Half of them represent properties and brands that placed at the top of the World’s Best list byTravel and Leisure magazine in their recent annual poll.

Together we raised $33,400 for Wine To Water, the single most profitable auction/fundraiser in the organizations history! Hearts were lifted and joy was in the air!

Thanks everyone for going on this “purpose journey” with us!

Founder of W|W Doc Hendley would like to thank you for your involvement! Hear the impact directly from Tanzania.

Learn more about Retreats Resources’ commitment to Wine To Water.

We make doing business fun!

Pittsboro, NC | Greenville, SC
Carol Owen: (919) 259-9051
Whitney Bradley: (864) 420-5986