Welcome - Retreats
Travel Advisor and Retreat Planner
Retreats & Group Travel Specialist
R. Alyse Global Gatherings LLC provides clients with strategic, detailed project management of travel and retreats so that wellness organizers, attendees, and travelers can participate in seamless, well-thought gatherings.
At the helm is Raquel Alyse Irby - founder, Group Travel Specialist, Certified Meeting Professional and Conference Producer. Raquel is in her zone when she's managing innovative event projects, organizing travel experiences, and directing creative projects from concept to completion.
We are fortunate to be a part of the event, hospitality, and travel/tourism industries for over two decades. What experiences can we bring to life with you?
““I had an unforgettable 50th birthday celebration with family and friends in Dubai. My guests have been raving about the hotel’s classy customer service, the fun activities and the efforts Raquel put into making this trip happen. Much appreciated and continued great success with the travel business.””
““Had a wonderful experience on this trip. Raquel had everything planned out. I was able to relax and have a good time!””
RAQUEL A. IRBY, CMP, DES
R. Alyse Global Gatherings LLC
Founder + Hospitality Strategist
Having started her hospitality journey in luxury hotels then moving over to meeting planning and live event production, combined with travel management, she comes equipped with 20 years of event, hospitality, travel/tourism, and creative management knowledge.
Raquel received her Bachelor’s degree in Sports, Entertainment & Event Management with a concentration in Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management from the Hospitality College of Johnson & Wales University. She prides herself as an Alumni of Disney’s College Program and shined as a hospitality leader while working for the Ritz-Carlton, Loews Hotels and Sofitel. Raquel is also an Independent Travel Professional, having operated her own travel agency for nearly seven years.
She stepped into a new chapter of life after discovering the power of meditation. It re-connected her to her inner strength and intuition and she finds it to be a divine tool of every day living. Today, her intentions are set on doing work that not only aligns with her wellness, but that expands the wellness of others. With this goal, she uses her group travel management skills to empower others to build their own travel business, and to support the travel management efforts of wellness retreat leaders, like you. Are you in the midst of planning a retreat, or looking to collaborate on a future retreat? Let’s talk!