BERLIN — XBIZ Retreat will make its triumphant return to Berlin on Sept. 9-12 for the second European edition of the all-inclusive, invite-only event for adult retail market leaders, which culminates with the adult industry’s biggest night in Europe, the 2019 XBIZ Europa Awards, presented by ManyVids.
XBIZ Retreat is coming back bigger and better to bring participants an elevated experience that begins with a new venue. This year, attendees will be making themselves at home at the luxurious Maritim Hotel Berlin hotel, which offers upscale amenities including luxury accommodations overlooking the metropolis surrounding it. The hotel is situated near several sightseeing destinations including the Brandenburg Gate, Sony Center and historic Reichstag building.
XBIZ Berlin Retreat participants will have the opportunity to explore nearby attractions during evening dinners and outings that are hosted daily. The all-inclusive nature of XBIZ Retreat allows participants to develop valuable business relationships while enjoying the local cultures of its host city.
Held twice annually in the U.S. in Los Angeles and Miami, XBIZ Retreat Berlin features all of the signature elements that have made it a must-attend event for the adult retail community. In addition to nightly dinner gatherings, XBIZ Retreat attendees also gain access to the XBIZ Europa Awards.
The extravagant red-carpet ceremony, which debuted last year, will return Wednesday, Sept. 11, as the culminating event of XBIZ’s annual European trade shows. The event honors excellence throughout the European adult industry, recognizing outstanding achievements in all of its facets, including pleasure products and retail. Last year’s star-packed festivities were hosted by legendary Italian adult star and filmmaker Rocco Siffredi.
As the follow-up to last year’s inaugural XBIZ Retreat Berlin, this year the event is welcoming a rapidly growing list of participants from all over the globe, including buyers from worldwide regions such as South America, Asia, the Middle East and beyond.
“XBIZ Retreat Berlin was an incredible experience the first time around and we couldn’t be happier with the response we had from participants,” XBIZ Associate Publisher Sara Ramirez said. “Thanks to the overwhelming demand, we are looking forward to coming back even stronger, with an even more lavish experience.”
With the enthusiastic response from former XBIZ Retreat attendees, the upcoming event is fast approaching its maximum capacity for participants.
The growing list of international buyers so far includes ABS Holdings, MVWSchmitt Vertriebs GmbH, Easy Tiger, M Shop, Pink Rabbit, Nasolda (Sex Shops Ukraine) and Import Master, among others. The event’s vendor list is also quickly becoming an eclectic mix from around the world with participants from Amorelie, Creative Conceptions, Fun Factory, Pipedream, Satisfyer, Shibari and Tease & Please, among many others.
For more information, contact theretreat@xbiz.com.
