SYNERGY – THE RETREAT SHOW CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS OF GLOBAL GROWTH | News
Since launch, Synergy has built a community of more than 6,000 respected wellness travel connections around the world. What started as a boutique gathering with a clear vision has steadily developed into a respected international platform for collaboration, insight and innovation in the retreat and wellness travel space.
Today, Synergy’s audience reflects a highly engaged, high-level professional community:
46% Executive leadership
25% Senior leadership
29% Commercial leaders and decision makers
The international reach of the event has also expanded significantly, with delegates from around the world:
Europe – 39%
North and Central America – 33%
Asia – 20%
Oceania – 3%
Africa – 3%
South America – 2%
In addition to the annual event, Synergy has continued to expand its broader ecosystem through The Source, its year-round thought leadership platform, Transformation Series online education program, and industry research initiatives designed to support deeper dialogue in the wellness travel industry.
Reflecting on this milestone, founder Laura Montesanti shared:
“Synergy was created to bring the wellness travel community together in a more meaningful way. Five years later, what matters most is not only the magnitude of the growth, but the quality of the relationships, collaborations and conversations that continue to emerge from it. Beyond the success of the event itself, it is incredibly rewarding to see the positive impact this community has on the industry as a whole, supporting the conscious and informed growth of individual companies and ultimately helping to improve wellness experiences around the world.”
Speaking about the company’s philosophy and long-term direction, Laura added:
“From its inception, Synergy was never created as a traditional trade show. It was built around people first, recognizing that meaningful business begins with meaningful human connection. It starts with the individual, with the ongoing journey of personal growth and self-connection that ultimately defines how we relate and connect to the world around us. Trust, presence, shared values and genuine relationships have always been at the heart of the experience.
Each Synergy event is also shaped by the destination where it takes place, tapping into local culture, wisdom, landscapes and communities to create an experience that feels authentic while connecting a global industry.”
Andrew Gibson, Industry Consultant and Advisory Board Member at Synergy – The Retreat Show, said:
“What sets Synergy apart is that it reflects where the wellness travel industry is going. There is a growing need for more meaningful connection, greater integrity and more thoughtful collaboration across the industry. The conversations happening here are not only commercially relevant, they are helping to shape the future direction of wellness travel itself.”
Wendy Bosalavage, Advisory Board Member and Founder of Being Well Collective, added:
“What Synergy has built over the past five years is more than an event. It is a community rooted in shared values, meaningful relationships and a genuine desire to advance the wellness travel industry in a more conscious and collaborative way.”
As the industry continues to evolve, Synergy remains focused on creating space for honest dialogue, strategic connection and forward-looking conversations about the role wellness travel can play in supporting both personal and collective well-being.
The 5th edition of Synergy will take place in Croatia from September 29 – October 2, 2026, with the theme: The healing power of nature.
Registrations close on June 30.
