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We actually started working more in the hospitality sector and boutique hotels specifically because our early experiences were so positive. One of the first places we collaborated with was a boutique hotel on Vancouver Island, and the results were incredible. Around the same time, we worked with a restaurant group in Calgary that also saw amazing traction. Seeing that kind of success right out of the gate made it clear that this industry was a perfect fit for the kind of work we love to do.

What really drew us in was how natural the outreach felt. Reaching out to companies about hosting events or retreats never came across as salesy. Instead, it felt fun, creative, and genuine. It was less about a hard sell and more about sharing a great experience that people could get excited about.

We also discovered quickly that hotels, especially boutique ones, make some of our best clients. People who work in hospitality are trained to care deeply about service, communication, and the overall guest experience. That professionalism translates directly into how they work with us, which makes collaboration easy and enjoyable. Partnerships feel smooth, respectful, and aligned. It becomes a true team effort.

Because of that, boutique hotels have become a major focus for us. They are not just great partners. They are some of the most engaged, responsive, and thoughtful collaborators we’ve worked with. And when you combine that with how much demand there is from companies looking for unique retreats, off-sites, and events, the results speak for themselves.

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2026 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference

June 3, 2026

For over sixteen years, the boutique hospitality movement has attracted pioneers—visionaries who embrace the abstract, welcome the unexpected, and reshape the industry in real time. This community thrives at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and culture.

Times Center • New York City

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