Tucked into the scenic foothills of Colorado’s Vail Valley, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, exudes laid-back luxury and reflects the friendly, attentive service for which The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. is known. In August, the stunning resort hosted the Ritz-Carlton Insurance Advisory Council, bringing together 28 high-level financial and insurance conference planners with hotel sales representatives from Ritz-Carlton properties worldwide for education, networking, and Rocky Mountain activities. Among numerous takeaways were the creative ideas that planners could use for their own meetings, from an inviting meeting room setup that looked more like a luxe lodge than a ballroom, to a mouth-watering breakfast buffet set up in the restaurant kitchen.