A Special Edition: Announcing WeTravel as a Sponsor of the Retreat Industry Forum + Why Their Platform Is Built for Retreat Leaders

Running a retreat business requires more than just creating transformational experiences. Behind every successful retreat is a system that manages payments, bookings, logistics, guest communication, and operations. In this special episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast , Shannon Jamail is joined by Erin and Alison , co-hosts of the Retreat Industry Forum , along with Mariana from WeTravel , to officially announce WeTravel as a sponsor of the upcoming forum. During the conversation, Mariana from WeTravel shares how their platform was specifically designed to support retreat leaders, tour operators, and experience-based businesses by simplifying the operational side of running retreats. From building professional booking pages and collecting payments to managing logistics and participant information, WeTravel helps retreat leaders streamline their systems so they can focus on what they do best - delivering incredible experiences. Shannon, Erin, and Alison also discuss why operational tools like WeTravel are essential for retreat leaders who want to move beyond spreadsheets and manual systems and build retreats that are both transformational and professionally run. If you host retreats or are planning to start, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most widely used platforms in the retreat industry. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why WeTravel has become a leading platform for retreat leaders and tour operators • How retreat leaders can simplify payments, logistics, and guest management • The benefits of using professional booking and payment systems • Why operational systems are critical for scaling a retreat business • How WeTravel supports retreat leaders globally Key Takeaways Running retreats is both an experience business and an operations business. Successful retreat leaders need systems that support: payment collection booking management guest communication logistics and documentation Platforms like WeTravel help retreat leaders streamline these processes, create professional booking pages, and manage their retreats with greater efficiency and clarity. About the Retreat Industry Forum The Retreat Industry Forum is a gathering for retreat leaders, venue owners, and retreat industry professionals focused on elevating the business side of retreats. Hosted by Shannon, Erin, and Alison along with other industry experts , the forum brings together experienced retreat leaders who want to grow profitable and sustainable retreat businesses. Learn more about the upcoming forum at: https:// luxuryinbusinessretreats. mykajabi.com/retreat-industry- forum About WeTravel WeTravel is a booking and payment platform designed for multi-day and group travel businesses, including retreats, tours, and experiential programs. The platform allows retreat leaders to: create professional booking pages collect payments and deposits offer payment plans manage participant information track retreat logistics WeTravel helps retreat leaders streamline operations so they can focus on delivering exceptional retreat experiences. Learn more at: The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Get your legal docs for retreats Join Shannon in Denver at the Retreat Industry Forum Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to

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A Special Edition: Announcing WeTravel as a Sponsor of the Retreat Industry Forum + Why Their Platform Is Built for Retreat Leaders is an episode from Happy Hour Podcast with Dee and Shannon by Shannon Jamail.

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This episode was published on Mar 10, 2026.

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