The Client

IQUW, a specialist reinsurance business, returned to Bespoke Events Management to deliver the 2026 edition of their annual ski retreat.

The guest list brought together senior brokers and partners for a hosted experience focused on strengthening relationships away from boardrooms. Building on the success of previous years while elevating the energy and ambition of the trip.

The Challenge

The brief was to refine and enhance the retreat experience. Creating more opportunities for guests to step outside their comfort zones while ensuring the trip remained inclusive for all abilities and preferences.

The destination needed to accommodate a wide range of skiing levels, offer a lively yet welcoming resort atmosphere, and provide a luxury chalet capable of hosting two separate groups across a week-long programme with a seamless midweek transition.

The Approach

The venue selected ended up being Colfosco in the Italian Dolomites, a dynamic resort offering exceptional skiing, breathtaking scenery, and a vibrant yet balanced après-ski culture.

A luxury chalet served as the home base, providing twin accommodation for 20 guests alongside spa facilities, a pool, gym, and inviting communal spaces designed for both connection and calm. The structure allowed two groups to experience half-week retreats, with carefully managed transitions to maintain consistency and flow.

The programme blended group ski experiences with optional private instruction, immersive dining in mountain refuges and village restaurants, and curated social moments that catered equally to skiers, non-skiers, non-drinkers, and first-time alpine guests.

Beyond the slopes, guests were encouraged to embrace new challenges, from parapenting and snow-based adventures to simply taking in the landscape at their own pace. Creating a retreat that felt energising, inclusive, and intentionally adventurous.