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- 0:21[SPEAKER_00]: Meghan Markle's upcoming Australian Wellness Retreat is reportedly struggling to sell out, with organizers announcing additional hotel rooms after previously stating that ticket allocations were exhausted, according to RadarOnline.com.
- 0:34[SPEAKER_00]: Gemma O'Neill, coordinating the event through the her best-life podcast, shared the update on Instagram on April 6th, just 11 days before the her best-life retreat at Sydney's Intercontinental Kooji Beach featuring the 44-year-old Markle.
- 0:47[SPEAKER_00]: The hotel just kindly released a handful of additional rooms, including solo options.
- 0:52[SPEAKER_00]: We heard you ask him.
- 0:53[SPEAKER_00]: Onel's post-read, previously emphasizing pairing attendees with twin beds.
- 0:58[SPEAKER_00]: She encouraged potential guests, stating, if you've been feeling the poll to join this community, this is your sign to secure tickets.
- 1:05[SPEAKER_00]: While the event has a capacity of 300, promotional materials initially indicated sold-out status shortly after its announcement on March 10th.
- 1:13[SPEAKER_00]: With the removal of the ticket allocation exhausted banner, tickets remain available for $1,930 to attend a condo with Markle.
- 1:20[SPEAKER_00]: Or $2,288 for a VIP package that includes a group table photo following her fireside chat.
- 1:27[SPEAKER_00]: O'Neill also shared a glimpse of the conference room set for the Gallaudinera on April 18, showcasing the newly added blue lighting meant to enhance the ambience.
- 1:35[SPEAKER_00]: Despite efforts to spruce up the location, reactions on social media reflected skepticism.
- 1:41[SPEAKER_00]: Users joked about the retreats lack of interest, with one remarking that it was on her best life support.
- 1:46[SPEAKER_00]: Some individuals reported receiving emails warning them that they needed to pay for their spots or risk losing them to others on a weight list, despite earlier warnings about deadlines passing.
- 1:56[SPEAKER_00]: This retreat marks Markle's first major event after losing her Netflix brand partnership in March, following the cancellation of her lifestyle series, with Love, Megan, which performed poorly after just two seasons.
- 2:08[SPEAKER_00]: Markle's last visit to Australia was in October 2018 during her and Prince Harry's initial royal tour as newlyweds before their departure from royal duties.