Upcoming Events for Innkeepers and Aspiring Innkeepers

August 22, 2026
The Realities of Inn Financing & Ownership with White Stone Brokers
New York, NY

Learn how to buy & run a successful lodging business directly from those who know best. Gain inside knowledge regarding the independent lodging industry with guidance from the expert team at White Stone Brokers along with special guest speakers. Our in-depth seminars will refine your vision and ensure it lines up with your personal, financial, and operational realities of buying, owning, and operating a successful hospitality business. From locating, financing, and evaluating your property, to day-to-day operations and marketing the business, get ready for a crash course in everything you need to know with financing experts and owner/innkeepers who have been through it before. Create a Personalized Business Model Evaluate an Inn’s Financial Strength Perform Due Diligence on a Physical Property Develop an Effective Business Plan Navigate Financing Options Craft Effective Marketing Strategies for Your Business Individual: $99, Couple: $149 The cost of this virtual seminar is all inclusive, with live expert instruction, physical and downloadable materials and an optional follow-up video consultation.

To learn more contact Chris Kelly at 650-241-8108 or email info@whitestonebrokers.com
Or, visit https://whitestonebrokers.com/hospitality-seminars-workshops/

September 18-19, 2026
The B&B Team® Two Day Intensive at Wolf Cove Inn, ME
Poland, ME

Wolf Cove Inn owners, Geoff and Nicole Skidmore, have successfully built a brand that more closely resembles a boutique resort than a typical Inn operation. In fact, they were already plotting the addition of a sauna and nordic spa experience before Closing paperwork was signed. Since that time, they have worked with a noted Maine designer to refresh common areas and guest rooms, have developed a food & beverage program that exceeds the experience at most large scale resorts or boutique hotels, and continue to develop their brand and improve the asset and business (not many Inns have 30K + followers and per post engagement in the millions). We cannot think of a more instructive example of the educational components of our seminar than an immersive experience eating, sleeping, dreaming of Inn ownership, and discussing the Inn trade at Wolf Cove Inn. It doesn't hurt that September is a stunning season for lakeside leisure travel in Maine. The two day intensive is our most in-depth future innkeeper program and allows for more face time and interaction with your instructors and hosting Innkeepers. This weekend seminar package, including instruction, workbooks, personalized follow-up consultation, meals, and breaks is $495.00 for one person or $595.00 for two. Attendees are welcome to join instructors for drinks on the evening of Thursday, September 17th, before having dinner offsite or onsite on their own. Breakfast and lunch will be served on Friday, September 18, during the course of the first full day of education, in addition to regular coffee/tea breaks. The full day Friday sessions will end around 5:00 and attendees will have a moment to relax before we meet for drinks and conversation before having dinner onsite as a group. Ongoing conversation between attendees, instructors, hosting Innkeepers, and staff is encouraged throughout the course of the workshop and beyond. Our formal sessions on Saturday, September 19th, will end by 12:30 PM. We encourage att

To learn more contact Eben Viens & David Hiler at 802-380-7312 or email bbteam@bbteam.com
Or, visit https://bbteam.com/seminars/

October 4, 2026
Virtual Seminar for Aspiring Boutique Lodging Owners
New York, NY

Learn how to buy & run a successful lodging business directly from those who know best. Gain inside knowledge regarding the independent lodging industry with guidance from the expert team at White Stone Brokers along with special guest speakers. Our in-depth seminars will refine your vision and ensure it lines up with your personal, financial, and operational realities of buying, owning, and operating a successful hospitality business. From locating, financing, and evaluating your property, to day-to-day operations and marketing the business, get ready for a crash course in everything you need to know with financing experts and owner/innkeepers who have been through it before. Create a Personalized Business Model Evaluate an Inn’s Financial Strength Perform Due Diligence on a Physical Property Develop an Effective Business Plan Navigate Financing Options Craft Effective Marketing Strategies for Your Business Individual: $99, Couple: $149 The cost of this virtual seminar is all inclusive, with live expert instruction, physical and downloadable materials and an optional follow-up video consultation.

To learn more contact Chris Kelly at 650-241-8108 or email info@whitestonebrokers.com
Or, visit https://whitestonebrokers.com/hospitality-seminars-workshops/