Meghan Markle's Sydney Retreat Faces Challenges

0:00What's up? This is Entertainment and celebrity news. Today, bringing you the hottest stories right now. Meghan Markle is set to headline a luxury 3-day retreat in Sydney, Australia from April 17th to 19th. Despite reports of setbacks at the five-star Intercontinental Hotel, her team has confirmed she will still appear for a question and answer session. And a speech, tickets go up to $3,199,000, including hotel stays and photos. Earlier this week, details emerged about unfinished construction at the venue. The Infinity Pool, overlooking Kooji Beach, remains under work, along with the spa, bar, and leisure deck. The hotel site lists these ocean-facing spots for completion this month, but guests were promised poolside relaxation. Meanwhile, the beach below has its own issues. Kooji Beach has dealt with pollution since early this year, when foul-smelling balls washed up containing chemicals, soap, oils, hair, and waste. One attendee called the construction, a blot on the scenic view.

1:02Adding to the concerns, the event organizers' talent firm went into voluntary liquidation last November, owing over $543,000. Australian dollars, business questions linger, but plans have not changed. Even with these hurdles, the retreat presses on, and Meghan's participation stays firm as April unfolds.