Shun Yamada

Retreat - Online group travel

Your one-stop Online Travel Agency for 30+ groups: Sourcing/Book hotels, arrange flights, design agendas, invite guests, and handle payment effortlessly for any travel or corporate offsite. Our concierge & mobile app make your retreats unforgettable!

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Shun Yamada
Hello Product Hunt community! 👋 I’m Shun, Co-Founder of Retreat. Back in 2020, COVID-19 first hit, I embarked on the startup with a productivity tool for remote workers, building my own remote team and securing funding by Jason Calacanis and Pioneer. However, after a year, the team was split, and I was struck by the critical issue of in-person meetings. This insight led me to launch company offsite package for remote teams - a huge challenge for me as an engineer and a non-native English speaker, especially when it comes to negotiating with the local hotels over the phone. 3 years into the Offsite market, we realized this profound pain points in the group travel. Booking hotels for 30+, direct back and forth with hotels is a must, as OTA like Expedia and Booking com do not support more than 30 pax handling, with meeting rooms & F&B arrangements. Also, the attendee management is cumbersome work. Coordinating employees from around the global and designing a week’s agenda can not be efficiently managed with the spreadsheets anymore. Most companies do not have professional planners and spend countless hours planning on top of their main job. It’s a literal NIGHTMARE. We’d addressed these issues with our all-in-one group travel solution. From finalizing destinations, hotels booking, arranging flights, managing guests, and more, our product and experienced planners provide unparalleled support. Here are some key features we’re excited to share: 🛏️ Hotel proposals and booking processes within 48 hours 🛫 Flight booking with customizable travel policies 📋 Guest invitations and original survey forms 🗓️ Design and sharing of itineraries 💳 Management of tickets and sales of optional services 🤵‍♀️ Dispatch of onsite concierge just for you 🤳 A handy mobile app for use onsite Our goal is to make group travel planning stress-free and accessible to anyone, serve as a corporate team-building planner, and provide unforgettable experiences to all travelers. From company offsites to weddings, conferences, community retreats, and more, we’re here to bring opportunities for those who connect online to back to meet in person.
Jack Tadami
Hello Product Hunters! I’m Jack, Co-Founder of Retreat. Once upon a time, planning an overseas trip meant making a trip to a travel agency, poring over colorful brochures, and selecting package tours. But now, we live in an era where we can book flights and decide on destinations with just a smartphone in hand, even while on the move. Inspired by this shift, we've taken it a step further. We've developed a product that makes planning group travels from 30 to 1000 participants as simple and efficient as anyone could wish for, a task that once consumed a vast amount of an event planner's time. This innovation makes even the most complex plans surprisingly simple and accessible. Retreat is here to assist in easily realizing special gatherings such as team-building events, strategic meetings, and wellness retreats like never before. Ideal For - **Businesses:** From startups to large corporations, including distributed companies looking to strengthen team bonds and develop new strategies. - **Educational Institutions:** Schools and universities plan educational retreats for staff and students. - **Non-Profit Organizations:** Non-profits wanting to share their mission and enhance teamwork through retreats. - **Distributed Companies:** Organizations with geographically dispersed teams that collaborate remotely and seek opportunities to gather to deepen bonds and cultivate company culture physically. By utilizing Retreat, businesses and organizations can smoothly and effectively plan and execute retreats that meet their objectives. Retreat provides the perfect environment for deepening team cohesion and sparking new ideas. Plan your next retreat with Retreat now, and make it an optimal setting for fostering team unity and generating innovative concepts, suitable even for events ranging from 30 to 1000 participants.
Shun Yamada
@jack_tadami Jack, I'm very proud to be working on this challenge with you. As Jack says, we're now growing into a service used for many use cases beyond our company offsite. Way to go!
Congrats on the launch @shyamady Retreat is a very clever idea. I was totally overwhelmed organising a short work trip for 3 people, so I can totally see the value of Retreat. Which countries does Retreat support at the moment?
Shun Yamada
@jgani Hi Jonni. Thanks for the comment! We're an IATA-certified travel agency, assisting with offsite worldwide. Most are in the US, but Cancun and Lisbon are also popular.
Shun Kakinoki
Let’s go!! Congrats Yamada-san on the launch !!!
Shun Yamada
@shunkakinoki Thank you, Kaki!!
Yuta Inkaz
Seems so fantastic!! Cong🎉🎉
Shun Yamada
@patty_yuta Thank you, Yuta!
Wisdom Seeker
Wow this is awesome! Can’t wait for using this!!
Shun Yamada
@wisdomseekers Thank you so much for your comment. We're ready to plan your travel!
Datz Daito
Congrats!! Super excited for the launch!!
Shun Yamada
@datzdaito Thank you, Datz!!
Yura Luchka
Hello, Product Hunt community! In today's online world, it's effortless to connect with online friends, teammates, or coworkers. The possibilities seem endless, which is fantastic. However, meeting all these people in person adds a whole new level of excitement and emotion to the experience. The only challenge is that planning a trip for a group of people can sometimes be daunting and less enjoyable. That's where Retreat comes in. We provide a solution that makes both the planning and the trip itself enjoyable and seamless, so you can focus on making memories with your group. Additionally, here at Retreat, we highly value feedback and are constantly working to improve our services. Your input is invaluable to us.
Shun Yamada
@lluchkaa Yurii, I'm truly happy to be building Retreat and the Future of Team with you. Your rapid development and secure system building allow us to deliver satisfying services to our customers. I'm really honored of working with you :)
Misaki Kobayashi
Love it!! Huge congratulations on your launch!!🚀
Shun Yamada
@misaki_kobayashi Thank you, Misaki!
Mona Kaji
Congrats on your launch, Yamada-san❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
Shun Yamada
@mona_kaji Thank you, Mona. Let's go!!!
Kei Watanabe
Amazing work! Congrats on the launch! It's easy to see the value and imagine a lot of people using it!
Shun Yamada
@kei_watanabe Thank you for your comment, Kei! Let's go :)
Omar
Congrats for launching @shyamady! The launch is very timely as spring is making its way. What are your recommended destinations for small teams on Retreat?
Shun Yamada
@omarkamali Thank you, Omar. We can recommend the ideal destinations with your team location. Let me know :)
Anastasiia Tarasenko
Awesome work! 🔥
Shun Yamada
@_anastasiia_tarasenko_ We killed it! Let's go, Anastasiia!!
Lorena Manrique
Hello Product Hunters! I'm Lorena Manrique, an Event Planner at Retreat and passionate about the hospitality and hotel industry. In the past, organizing group travels for 30 to 1000 participants was a time-consuming task that demanded meticulous attention to detail. However, Retreat has changed the game. Retreat is not just a product; it's a game-changer. It's designed to simplify and streamline the planning of group travels, making it incredibly efficient and accessible for event planners like myself. This innovation is set to transform the group booking process, offering a seamless experience that saves valuable time and resources. As an Event Planner at Retreat, I am thrilled to be part of this project. I'm excited to see how Retreat will empower teams to get together with no "stress".
Shun Yamada
@lorena_manrique Lorena, thanks for your fantastic comment! Thrilled we can tackle the deep challenges of group travel together. Let's go! 🚀
Anton Hurskyi
Congrats on the launch! It's an amazing product. The overall look and feel of the interface looks incredible. Great job! Kudos to the entire team! 🥳
Shun Yamada
@anton_hurskyi Hi Anton, Thank you so much for your comment!!
Kirin Okada
Amazing idea and product!
Shun Yamada
@kirin_okada Thank you, Kirin!! :)
Itsuki
Great product!! Congrats on the launch!
Shun Yamada
@itsuki_ Thank you, Itsuki!! I really appreciate it!
Oda Yuichi
Go go go !! Congrats on your launch !!
Shun Yamada
@oda_yuichi Thank you Oda-san! Let's go!!!
Haruka Takamori
Love the design so much! Congrats on the launch!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Shun Yamada
@haruka_takamori Thank you, Haruka!
Sumina
It's an Awesome product! Congratulations to Team Retreat!!!!
Shun Yamada
@sumina Thank you so much for your comment :)