‘Boutique hospitality’ venues feed post-pandemic hunger for corporate retreats, getaways

At least two “boutique hospitality” companies in Eastern Ontario are catering to a growing desire for corporate retreats that are a nice getaway for Zoomed-out employees looking to reconnect, but not too far from home.

“We see an opportunity to serve the business community with the perfect collaborative work retreat,” says Marilou Arends, co-owner of Maple & Rose, formerly Mill Isle Bed & Breakfast, in Merrickville.

“The trend that we’re seeing is people wanting to stay a bit closer to home; do some travelling, but stay close and staying local is definitely coming up a lot more,” says Kate Folk, who is the general manager and co-owner of Maple & Rose alongside Arends.

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