Madeleine Meier

A few things to know about me: I grew up in a small ski resort and hotel… in the middle of nowhere. This engrained in me an appreciation for & understanding of the power of a great hospitality experience. It also taught me the beauty of small-scale, unique experiences. Enter: boutique hotels!

Out of this interest in hotels as a business, I chose to work in the Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging sector for my stint as an Investment Banking Analyst. This gave me an awareness of the lodging market landscape and exposure to clients who own interesting pieces of hotel real estate all over the world! Feeling drained from my day (& night) job in banking, I wanted to feel like I was doing my own thing (even if small at first!). So I got certified as a travel advisor through Fora — After making the decision to leave banking for a job in the startup space, I booked my very first hotel for my travel muse and mom… and I was hooked! I find such satisfaction in helping others maximize the vacations for which they have been waiting and working for what feels like ages!