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San Luis Obispo

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About the Event

We’re delighted to be working once again with Visit California to power the sixth edition of the California Luxury Forum. From 23-26 October 2022, selected leading buyers will be invited to meet the Golden State’s best-in-kind luxury suppliers through the Connections Way of doing business.

Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles sits some of the state's most show-stopping scenery - emerald vineyards tucked between rolling hills, pristine coastline sheltering secluded beaches and quaint seaside villages lapped by opal shores.

This is San Luis Obispo County - or SLO CAL, to the locals. A land of fertile farmland, tumbling sand dunes and elaborate estates, where outdoor adventures - from seal-spotting to surfing, hiking to horse riding - meet some of the state's best wineries, concentrated around its beating heart, San Luis Obispo, the city dubbed "the happiest place in America".

SLO CAL might not get the hype of its bigger better-known siblings, but if you're looking to experience a less-travelled side to the Golden State, where you can embark on exclusive adventures, sample world-class wines and get a taste of Californian culture without the crowds to accompany it, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better spot.

Sunday, 23rd October - Arrival Day

Place: Hotel Cerro

Buyer Arrival and Check-In (All Day)

(2 hours 30 minutes)

Place: Garden Street (Outside of Hotel Cerro)

Welcome cocktail reception and dinner Farmers Market Experience

Monday, 24th October - Day 2

(1 hour)

Place: Hotel Cerro

Arrival and refreshments

(1 Hour)

Place: Hotel SLO

Opening welcome at Hotel SLO

A welcome address from Visit California, Visit SLO CAL, & Gregory Reeves, MD of Connections

(30 minutes)

Place: Hotel SLO

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Hotel SLO

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Hotel SLO

Coffee break

(30 minutes)

Place: Hotel SLO

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Hotel SLO

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(1 hour 15 minutes)

Place: Hotel SLO

Lunch hosted by Hotel SLO

Transfer from Hotel SLO to Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach provided by Pure Luxury Transportation

(15 minutes)

Place: Vespera Resort

Welcome speech

(30 minutes)

Place: Vespera Resort

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Vespera Resort

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Vespera Resort

Coffee break

(30 minutes)

Place: Vespera Resort

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Vespera Resort

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

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Transfer to The Cliffs Hotel and Spa for sunset experience

(1 hour 30 minutes)

Place: The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

Arrival experience/ Free time at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

(2 hour 30 minutes)

Place: The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

Cocktail reception and dinner at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

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Transfer to The Cliffs Hotel and Spa for sunset experience

Tuesday, 25th October - Day 3

Suppliers walk/ Transfer from Hotel SLO to Hotel Cerro provided by Pure Luxury Transportation

(15 minutes)

Place: Hotel Cerro

Welcome Briefing

(30 minutes)

Place: Hotel Cerro

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Hotel Cerro

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Hotel Cerro

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Hotel Cerro

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

Place: Carrisa Restaurant

Walk to Carissa Restaurant for ConnecTALKS

(45 minutes)

Place: Carrisa Restaurant

ConnecTALK with Mintel's Mike Gallinari

(1 hour)

Place: Carrisa Restaurant

Lunch at Carissa Restaurant

Meeting Transfer from Carissa Restaurant to Allegretto Vineyard Resort provided by Pure Luxury Transportation

(15 minutes)

Place: Allegretto Vineyard Resort

Welcome briefing

(30 minutes)

Place: Allegretto Vineyard Resort

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Allegretto Vineyard Resort

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Allegretto Vineyard Resort

Coffee break

(30 minutes)

Place: Allegretto Vineyard Resort

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

(30 minutes)

Place: Allegretto Vineyard Resort

One-to-one Meetings & Experiences

Transfer to Cass Winery provided by Pure Luxury Transportation

(4 hours)

Place: CASS Winery

Closing reception and dinner at Cass Winery

Transfer to Hotel SLO and Hotel Cerro provided by Pure Luxury Transportation

Wednesday, 26th October - Departure day

Buyer Check Out / Transfers to SBP - San Luis Obispo County airport