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Strategies for Building a Profitable Retreat Business

Insights on pricing, marketing, hospitality, and the business behind transformational retreats. By Leni Cavazos.

Retreat Industry Statistics and Trends 2026: What the Data Says

Retreat Industry Statistics and Trends 2026: What the Data Says

The global wellness tourism market is projected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2027, growing at 16.6% annually ...more

Retreat Business

June 15, 202610 min read

What the Ritz-Carlton Taught Me About Running Profitable Retreats

What the Ritz-Carlton Taught Me About Running Profitable Retreats

This post shares the specific principles I brought from The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott into retreat business strategy, and how you can apply them to your programs right now. ...more

Retreat Business

June 12, 202610 min read

How To Run Profitable International Retreats

How To Run Profitable International Retreats

Why Most Retreat Leaders Burn Out (And How to Build a Sustainable Retreat Business Instead) ...more

Retreat Planing

June 11, 20266 min read

Why Most Retreat Leaders Lose Money, And How to Fix It

Why Most Retreat Leaders Lose Money, And How to Fix It

Most retreat leaders lose money not because their retreats aren't good, but because they're running a beautiful experience on a broken business model. ...more

Retreat Business

June 11, 20269 min read

How to Get the Best Shots from Your Retreat

How to Get the Best Shots from Your Retreat

What Most Retreat Leaders Get Wrong About Hiring a Photographer ...more

Retreat Planing

June 10, 20265 min read

How Far in Advance Should You Plan a Retreat? (Timeline by Retreat Type)

How Far in Advance Should You Plan a Retreat? (Timeline by Retreat Type)

Most retreat leaders plan the logistics in time but start marketing too late. This guide gives you the exact timeline for each retreat type so you never have to scramble. ...more

Retreat Planing

June 10, 20269 min read

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