April 24-28 | Lone Star State Roadshow *NEW!* Frisco / Plano Houston Austin |
May – Dates TBD | Connoisseurs Connections Summer Conference. Location and dates coming soon! Fee will cover all conference expenses for a client of your choice; meals, activities, gifting and airport transfers for hotelier. |
June 19-23 | *NEW!* Incentive Market Blitz - Join us as we explore the incentive travel opportunities in St. Louis, Chicago, Minneapolis and Des Moines! Details to come! |
Destination Partners: Contact us for more information or to reserve your spot! 864-420-5986
Our long standing commitment to Wine To Water hit it’s pinnacle in 2022, as we dedicated each of our events to raising money to assist in their disaster relief efforts in Ukraine, Pakistan, and here at home in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Our generous community of big-hearted destination partners and compassionate event planners helped us convert donated travel packages to over $102,000 to help alleviate suffering all over the world.
A lot of great vacations are to be had in 2023!
Meet CNN “Hero”, Doc Hendley and learn more about this inspiring philanthropy on our Giving Back page!
“Carol Owen—a revolutionary, a businesswoman, a leader, and a giver. Since 2009, Owen has been a long time friend and supporter of Wine To Water, and is the epitome of using her power and influence to do good.
This December, Owen topped over $100,000 this year for Wine To Water! Founder and President of Retreat Resources, Carol leverages the ever-changing landscape of corporate responsibility by going above and beyond to use business to do good.”
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!
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.
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!
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!
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
Pittsboro, NC | Greenville, SC
Carol Owen: (919) 259-9051
Whitney Bradley: (864) 420-5986
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