Businesses swap the boardroom for retreats as demand drives expansion at Hotel Du Vin in Harrogate & York

Hotel du Vin has expanded its Corporate Retreat programme across all 19 UK properties following a successful pilot and growing demand from organisations seeking more meaningful face-to-face collaboration.

Initially launched across six Hotel du Vin properties in March, the programme has now been rolled out nationwide in response to increasing interest from businesses looking to bring teams together for strategic planning, leadership development and relationship building.

The expansion comes amid a wider shift towards more intentional in-person engagement. According to the UK Productivity Gap Index, 62% of UK business leaders say AI is increasing the need for human discussion and alignment, highlighting the continued importance of face-to-face collaboration.*

Stephanie Pinto, Group Director of Sales at Hotel du Vin, said:

“Since launching the pilot, we’ve seen a clear recognition among businesses that time spent together needs to be purposeful and impactful.

“As organisations adapt to evolving ways of working, there is growing demand for spaces that enable teams to step away from day-to-day distractions, strengthen relationships and focus on shared objectives.

“The response to the pilot demonstrated a strong appetite for this type of experience, which has given us the confidence to extend the programme across our entire estate.”

Having initially launched in Brighton, Cambridge, Henley-on-Thames, Tunbridge Wells, Wimbledon and Winchester, the Corporate Retreat programme is now available across all 19 Hotel du Vin locations, including Hotel du Vin Harrogate and Hotel du Vin York.

Designed to support a range of business objectives, from senior leadership planning sessions to team development programmes, the retreats combine dedicated meeting and event spaces with bespoke experiences tailored to each destination.

Richard Lockstone, Group Head of Wine at Hotel du Vin, said:

“Wine has the unique ability to bring people together, and that’s at the heart of what we do at Hotel du Vin. Our Corporate Retreat programme includes hosted wine experiences designed to encourage conversation, shared experiences and a little learning along the way.”

For groups looking to extend their experience beyond the meeting room, our property offers a range of location-specific activities and experiences, and a full list of activities available can be found on our website.