The Gathering 2025 February 20-22. Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Speakers
Ronan McMahon
International Real Estate Scout
Ronan has been scouting and investing in international real estate for 20 years. He is the founder of Real Estate Trend Alert, and will be joining you fresh off an epic scouting trip around Europe.
Margaret Summerfield
RETA Senior Researcher
Margaret is the behind-the-scenes genius at Real Estate Trend Alert and will be the Emcee at this years' Gathering. She has 17 years of experience scouting and running due diligence on overseas real estate.
Jose Ramon Contijoch
Riviera Maya, Mexico Real Estate Expert
This year, Jose Ramon will give investors an update on the deal at Corasol and its future opportunities.
Alfredo Aleman
Panama Real Estate Expert
Alfredo has been involved in building high-rise towers, malls, transport hubs, expat communities and even a luxury community on man-made islands in the Bay of Panama.
Shawn Fletcher
Costa Rica Real Estate Expert
His passion is helping others buy their dream home in paradise, and he’s appeared on the TV shows International House Hunters and Beach Front Bargain Hunt.
Geoffrey Donoghue
Spain Real Estate Expert
Geoffrey has been working in Spanish real estate for over two decades, with unparalleled knowledge of the Costa del Sol real estate market.
Alan Gongora
Colombia Real Estate Legal Expert
Alan has since helped hundreds of expats with a host of legal services, like setting up businesses to buying real estate in Colombia.
Zach Lunin
Nicaragua Real Estate Expert
Settling in Nicaragua’s San Juan del Sur in 2004, Zach has helped hundreds of expats buy real estate in the overlooked paradise.
Boris Mannsfeld
Belize Real Estate Expert
With many years’ experience as a real estate agent and developer in Colorado, it was easy for Boris to see Belize’s massive potential…
Daniel Oks
Argentina Real Estate Expert
Working for the Central Bank of Argentina and the World Bank… few people understand financial policy and its economic affect better.
Jana Simon
Riviera Maya, Mexico Real Estate Sales Expert
For the last decade, she’s helped others realize their Riviera Maya dream too, working for the largest developer in the area and now as sales manager at Smart Money Homes.
Ryan Pitts
Riviera Maya, Mexico Real Estate Expert
He’s bought and owned real estate in Tulum and Playa del Carmen and owns his own vacation rental management company that covers both cities.
Jean De Villiers Vene
Venezuela Real Estate Expert
While most people see Venezuela as a basket-case country with a never-ending list of problems, as a real estate investor, we’re curious at RETA because with crisis often comes opportunity…
Brad Costanzo
A.I. in Real Estate Expert
He advises business owners and corporations on how to grow their business using innovative yet proven strategies. He serves as the Chief AI Officer and Head of Strategy for Brandetize, an agency he’s a partner in.
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
- “I'm living the dream. I’m here tonight and it doesn’t seem real because I’ve been wanting to come to The Gathering since I knew about ten years ago but I never made it happen. Now here we are and there’s real people. This is a dream come true for me.” – Belinda
- “I think the biggest benefit to coming to The Gathering is meeting other RETA members and hearing their stories and sharing your story with them… where they’ve bought, where they live, what they plan to do with their properties… it’s just great to be able to contact these people personally and understand that we as RETA members come from such a wide demographic, it’s just fantastic.” – Audrey
- “The Gathering is super. We just love it. This is our first Gathering, we met some great people and had an absolutely fabulous time and got a lot of good information we wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else.” – Linda and Tom
THE VENUE: Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort
The Gathering 2023 will be hosted at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort.
The five-star, ultra-luxurious resort sits right on the beach. So it's the perfect venue for mixing business and pleasure. Quickly go from busily taking notes in the conference room, to toes in the sand and a cold drink in hand.
And with its central location, the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort is easy to get to from anywhere in the city.
As well as being the venue for the conference, we'll have our welcome cocktail, networking lunches and Farewell Dinner at the Hyatt.
THE SCHEDULE
The Gathering schedule is fast and furious and fun.
Sandwiched between the Welcome Cocktail Party on Thursday and the Farewell Dinner on Saturday there’ll be expert speakers, intimate breakout sessions and even field trips.
It’s just three days, but what you’ll learn can serve you for a lifetime.
Take a look…
DAY 1, Thursday November 2nd:
Welcome Cocktail Party
It’s your first chance to meet myself and other speakers, and your fellow RETA members, in a relaxed and social setting.
There’ll be complimentary cold drinks, tacos and music.
And if you’re in the mood to keep the party going when things wind up, Playa’s bustling Fifth Avenue is only a stroll away.
Every Gathering starts with a Welcome Cocktail Party, where you can meet myself, other speakers, fellow members, and just have a good time.
Like I said, meeting fellow RETA members is one of the biggest reasons to attend The Gathering…
Your fellow members have walked a mile in your shoes and can answer your burning questions better than anyone else.
They are all smart and successful people…
Top of their field doctors, executives, entrepreneurs…
But also travelers, adventurers, investors…
And they’re attending The Gathering because they “get it”…
Real estate’s amazing potential to create life-changing fortunes and preserve wealth for generations.
That’s why meeting members is always a big highlight for me.
Even if this is your first time attending The Gathering, you’ll be given a warm welcome and make new friends with interesting people fast.
It’s like a big family reunion.
DAY 2, Friday November 3rd:
Ronan’s State of the Union Address, The World’s Best Real Estate Opportunities, Plus More…
I hope you didn’t stay up too late because we start early today…
After opening remarks from myself and Margaret I’ll give my “State of the Union Address” and then invite guest speakers to the stage.
This year’s speaker line-up is as impressive as ever, including Alfredo Aleman, Jose Ramon Contijoch and more.
The main theme of the day will be hearing about the next big investment opportunities from around the world.
Bring a notepad and pen! After an intensive morning session we’ll break for a group lunch which is included at no extra charge for all attendees.
In the afternoon you’ll have a choice…
You can speak to an expert and learn more about a specific opportunity in a small group breakout… even reserve a one-on-one…
Or you can take a Riviera Maya field trip and visit communities RETA members have a chance to invest in.
Dinner on Day 2 is at your leisure. So seek out fellow attendees and make plans. You essentially have unlimited variety of food on Fifth Avenue…
Though my top tip is to visit Calle 38, it’s a bit more peaceful and laidback and there’s a handful of amazing restaurants there most tourists don’t know about.
DAY 3, Saturday November 4th:
How to Maximize Your Rental Income,
Field Trips, and Farewell Dinner…
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Our final day starts in the hotel’s conference room again, where you’ll hear from more expert speakers.
I’m especially looking forward to Ryan Pitts who’s going to talk about little-known ways to maximize your rental income.
Many investors expect rental income to come effortlessly, but if you’re willing to put in a little work you could see an exponential return.
Then we’ll break for a group lunch (included at no extra cost because you’re attending The Gathering 2023).
In the afternoon you’ll have a choice of a private breakout with an expert you want to hear more from, or a field trip to a RETA opportunity along the Riviera Maya.
Finally we’ll regroup back at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort for the Farewell Dinner… You can talk over the opportunities you’ve learned about with fellow attendees, swap phone numbers and enjoy the hearty feast.
DAY 3 may be the end of The Gathering, but the learning, the relationships and the momentum you gain from it could help you jumpstart another successful year and take you a big step closer to your life goals.
One way I ensure every attendee leaves with a concrete way to take action is with your exclusive “sneak peek”…
FAQs ”
“When is The Gathering 2023?”
The Gathering 2023 starts with a Welcome Cocktail Reception on Thursday, November 2 and ends with a Farewell Dinner on Saturday, November 4.
“Where is The Gathering 2023?”
The Gathering 2023 will be in Playa del Carmen, Mexico at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort.
“How do I get there?”
Fly to Cancun International Airport and take a shuttle bus or taxi to Playa del Carmen (about a 45 minutes drive away).
“Where should I stay?”
The Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort is located in the Centro district, literally the center of downtown. So you can stay in one of the many hotels or private rentals nearby. You can use Booking.com for hotel rooms and Airbnb.com for private rentals.
“What is the schedule for The Gathering 2023?”
The exact schedule for The Gathering 2023 is still being finalized, but the general format for Friday and Saturday will be: speakers in the mornings and then breakouts, one on ones and tours in the afternoons.
“What is the cost to attend The Gathering 2023?”
Seats are $505 per person. This small fee is simply to cover costs for the event. But because the price of admission is so low, seats will sell out fast. So don’t put this off and secure your seat now, while it’s on your mind to do so.
What if I buy a ticket but my plans change and I can't make it?
Tickets are fully-refundable up until September 4.
Between September 4 and September 19, tickets are 50% refundable.
And after September 20, tickets are non-refundable. Please ensure your schedule is clear before taking a seat someone else could benefit from. And let us know as soon as possible if your plans change.