As corporate retreats and team-building experiences continue to evolve, properties are unveiling unique offerings to elevate group gatherings. From hands-on winemaking to reimagined meeting spaces and luxe retreat experiences, these destinations showcase the evolving landscape of corporate travel.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa: Team Building Through Winemaking
At South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, meeting attendees can engage in a hands-on experience that blends creativity and collaboration—literally. The resort’s new Wine Blending Classes provide groups with an interactive lesson in the art of winemaking, led by expert vintners.
Participants learn about varietal characteristics, balance and structure before crafting signature blends to take home. A guided tour of the winery’s production facilities and vineyards adds an educational component, making this a fun and engaging activity for corporate retreats, incentive travel groups and executive meetings.
Saddlebrook Resort: Revamped Meeting Spaces & Active Team-Building
Following extensive renovations, Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, now boasts over 70,000 sf of modernized meeting and event spaces designed to foster productivity and creativity.
Upgraded ballrooms feature enhanced lighting, new carpeting and technology, including high-speed internet and advanced wayfinding reader boards. Beyond the boardroom, the resort’s extensive outdoor venues—spanning a 60-yard football field, pickleball courts and an 18-hole golf course—offer planners an array of options for active team-building experiences. With its combination of business, sports, and leisure amenities, Saddlebrook Resort delivers a dynamic setting for corporate retreats seeking both work and play.
Villatel Orlando Resort: The Ultimate Group Getaway
Set to debut in March 2025, Villatel Orlando Resort is poised to elevate group travel with its Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy in the U.S. Featuring 256 two- to three-bedroom apartments, the resort blends comfort with upscale amenities, including private balconies, themed bedrooms and in-room arcades.
Designed for corporate retreats, multigenerational gatherings and group getaways, Villatel offers extensive recreational facilities, including the Aqua Bay water park, Topgolf Swing Suite and sports courts. With its prime location near the Orange County Convention Center and major theme parks, Villatel provides an exciting, flexible retreat space for business and leisure groups alike.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Luxury Meets Team-Building
For teams seeking an elevated corporate retreat, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico, offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, team-building and wellness. Groups can strengthen connections through immersive culinary sessions at La Cocina Gourmet Culinary Center or private beach dinners under the stars.
Adventurous teams can bond on guided night hikes along the Rockefeller Nature Trail or outdoor excursions led by the resort’s Ambassadors of the Environment program. The award-winning Spa Botanico and wellness-focused menus curated by Executive Chef Christian Clair provide a holistic approach to relaxation and rejuvenation. With exclusive buyouts available for private retreats, Dorado Beach presents an inspiring setting for meaningful corporate gatherings.
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