Welcome to the first-ever episode of The Coconut Hotline! Host Ashley Steinmetz sits down with yoga retreat leader and wellness entrepreneur Alyson Simms. Fresh off selling out her retreat in Thailand, Alyson shares insights for small hotel owners looking to attract yoga retreats to their properties.
Currently based in Da Nang, Vietnam, Alyson has led retreats in Greece, Thailand, and other amazing destinations. In this episode, she shares her personal experiences, expert advice, and behind-the-scenes details of hosting a successful yoga retreat.
Listen to the full episode here: EP. 1 Behind The Scenes of a Successful Yoga Retreat With Alyson Simms
Topics Covered in This Episode:
How Alyson Prepares To Lead A Retreat
What Really Good Retreat Leaders Do Before Hosting a Retreat
Where Alyson Stays Before Guests Arrive
Alyson Leading a Retreat in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Her Dream of Leading a Retreat in Vietnam
Choosing the Perfect Hotel for a Vietnam Retreat
Alyson's Retreat in Thailand and Her Work With One Yoga Global
Ashley’s Advice for a Small Hotel in Costa Rica
Advice for New or Aspiring Hotel Owners
If Alyson Owned a Hotel Retreat Center, What Would It Be Like?
Haggling at Night Markets in Thailand
Using Your Destination as a Selling Point
What Impresses Alyson About a Hotel
Surprising Wellness Tourism Stats
Why Wellness Travel is Breaking Records
$2 Meals and $7 Massages: The Perks of Retreat Travel
Why Every Retreat Center Owner Should Attend a Retreat
The Booming Wellness Travel Industry
Where to Go for a True Digital Detox
The Growing Number of Yoga and Fitness Instructors
Holding a Yoga Teacher Training at Your Hotel
Introduction to the Yoga Retreat Market
Maximizing Your Yoga Retreat Bookings
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