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Whether it is a first-hand taste of local
history or the personalized ‘at home feel’
thatupscaleandboutiquepropertiesoffer,
plannerswillfindthatthesevenuesprovide
anideallocationforawidearrayofspecial
eventsandmeetings.
Therearenumerousbenefitstoattendinga
meetingorhostingone’sstayataboutique
location.
For example, boutique-style properties offer a high level of
professional service and also tremendous attention to
detail. Because many of them are smaller in size, they are
able to offer an atmosphere that seems more personalized
and focused on each individual group,as well.
Often, guests at boutique properties enjoy a more refined
and committed level of service, too, because these venues
tend to be mor upscale and have a smaller, but high level,
of staff. In addition, these staffs often get to know guests
more intimately, and many are able to find out guest likes
and dislikes on a personal basis.
Another advantage, when it comes to boutique-style ven-
ues, is that small and medium sized groups - who occa-
sionally can feel lost in much larger hotels - become the
“big fish”in a“small pond,”while meeting at a smaller, bou-
tique property. In fact,smaller groups typically become the
point of focus at these venues, as they seldom accommo-
date numerous groups simultaneously.
Another benefit with these types of properties is that they
offer - for the most part - distraction-free surroundings. This
has the effect of helping attendees to better focus, so they
can put more energy into accomplishing their goals and
objectives. byKristinZeller
10 January a79 February 2010
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