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Sunshine State Roadshow

TAMPA • ORLANDO • FORT LAUDERDALE • MIAMI
February 24-26, 2026

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Because great partnerships deserve to be celebrated!

Attention all meetings and incentive planners! Join us in Tampa, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale or Miami for four unforgettable events where luxury hotels and resorts come directly to you. Connect face-to-face with top hotels and resorts, enjoy a delicious lunch, and leave with premium gifts and lasting connections. It’s more than just networking - it's real connection. Because the best partnerships are born over laughter, shared stories, and maybe a little dessert.

Each showcase is designed with you in mind: an intentional B2B Marketplace where you’ll meet the destination partners you’ve been searching for, enjoy a delicious meal, and take home gifts from Maui Jim, Barrington Gifts, and Global Gifting. Top it off with our spirited silent auction whose proceeds support Wine to Water.

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Tampa, FL

Tuesday, February 24

3601 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609

OLIVIA is a modern Italian restaurant offering the authentic flavors of a traditional trattoria combined with the creative flair of a chef-inspired menu.

Itinerary
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Showcase & Lunch
Olivia Tampa - Modern restaurant interior with wooden tables, upholstered chairs, blue banquette seating, and decorative pendant lighting above a bar area.

Orlando, FL

Wednesday, February 25

Chayote Barrio Kitchen

480 Orlando Ave C-134
Winter Park, FL 32789

A culinary adventure. From our Past. In the Present. To the Future. An elevated Latin-forward dining experience.

Itinerary
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Showcase & Lunch
Chayote Barrio Kitchen - Modern restaurant interior with patterned booths, orange and white chairs, set tables, hanging lights, and a visible bar area in the background.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Thursday, February 26

Pier Sixty-Six

2301 SE 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Pier Sixty-Six provides a tropical haven for locals, guests, and visitors to revel in stunning settings. Enjoy the stunning amenities with an exciting social harbor experience.

Itinerary
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Showcase - Aviva Ballroom
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch - Aviva Lawn
 Pier Sixty-Six - A modern resort with palm trees, water slides, and a large pool is shown at sunset, with the buildings lit up against an orange sky.

Miami, FL

Thursday evening, February 28

VIP Cocktail Reception & Dinner

The Shelborne by Proper

1801 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Shelborne by Proper, along with a select group of our luxury level destination partners, will invite a small group of Miami-based MICE event planners to join them on the Pauline Terrace for an intimate cocktail reception and dinner.

Though this event is by invitation only, we invite you to let us know of your interest by registering here.

Space is extremely limited and guests will be accepted in the order RSVPs are received. Guest list will be limited to those planners who plan luxury level group events, both domestically and off-shore, so kindly be specific about your program history and future opportunity when completing your registration profile.

Itinerary
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cocktail Reception and Dinner - Pauline Terrace
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dessert and Cordials - Little Torch
The Shelborne by Proper outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and cabanas, set against a backdrop of modern white buildings under a partly cloudy sky.
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Did We Mention Gifting?

Our gifting partners, Barrington Gifts, Maui Jim, and Global Gifting will be on hand to share their fantastic products and reward you for your engagement with our suppliers!

Gil Sheehan and Wes Boyd

Barrington Gifts

Kelly McAlister

Maui Jim Corporate Gifts

Grace Carter

Global Gifting - Premier Corporate Engagement
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“I have found incredible value through my interactions with the Retreats Resources team. Their showcases are extremely well organized, giving equal and ample time to both suppliers and buyers. The relationships that I have formed with industry colleagues both on the planner and supplier side have exceeded my expectations.”

JOANN C., INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR
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For More Information Please Contact One of the Following:

Carol Owen, Founder & President - Retreats Resources
Carol Owen
Founder & President

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919-259-9051

Whitney Bradley, Vice President  - Retreats Resources
Whitney Bradley
Vice President & Partner

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864-420-5986

Cindy O’Gorman, Director of Sales - Retreats Resources
Cindy O’Gorman
Director of Business Development

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919-434-8977

Rachel Johnson, Event Manager - Retreats Resources
Rachel Johnson
Program Manager

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864-905-6443

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