About this Event
Aspiring Hoteliers Bootcamp – Cohort II
August 15–16, 2026 • Wanderstay Boutique Hotel • Houston, TX
Ready to open your own hostel, bed & breakfast, boutique hotel, or guest house—but need the roadmap?
Join award-winning hospitality entrepreneur Deidre Mathis, founder of Wanderstay Hospitality Group, for an exclusive two-day immersive training designed for aspiring independent property owners. Our first sold out aspiring hoteliers bootcamp was a hit, we're so excited to host this 2nd bootcamp.
Experience hands-on, real-world learning inside a working boutique hotel in Houston. Gain invaluable insight into what it truly takes to launch, fund, and grow a successful hospitality business—from a founder who has done it not once, but twice.
Limited to only 10 serious future owners—secure your spot before it sells out!
Investment
$950 per person
Non-refundable
Includes:
- One-night stay at Wanderstay Boutique Hotel
- All bootcamp sessions
- Workshop materials, workbook, and resource list
- Light breakfast and refreshments
- Live Q&A with Deidre Mathis
- Networking with fellow aspiring hoteliers
Participants may bring one additional overnight guest for the stay (not for the event).
What You’ll Learn
Business Plan Deep Dive
Step-by-step guidance on outlining, writing, and completing a professional hospitality business plan.
How to Get Funded
Discover real funding pathways, pitching strategies, and how to secure capital—even without perfect credit.
Choosing the Right Location
Learn how to analyze markets, select the ideal site, and avoid costly mistakes.
Surviving Year One
Explore systems, staffing, marketing, budgeting, and operational strategies to help your property thrive.
Who This Is For
- Aspiring hotel and lodging owners
- Future boutique hotel and B&B operators
- Travel entrepreneurs
- Real estate investors entering the hospitality industry
- Anyone serious about launching an independent accommodation business
How to Enroll
Step 1: Email your responses to with the following:
A. What type of accommodation property are you interested in opening?
B. When is your projected opening timeframe?
C. Where will you open your property?
D. How did you find out about this bootcamp?
Step 2: Once your email is received, you will receive a secure payment link.
Step 3: You will have 48 hours to submit payment and secure your spot.
Once payment is received, you will receive your confirmation and event details.
Agenda
- Saturday, August 15, 2026: Begins at 3:00 PM CST
- Sunday, August 16, 2026: Concludes at 5:00 PM CST
Location
Wanderstay Boutique Hotel
Houston, Texas
Turn your dream into a destination.
Enroll today and take the first step toward becoming a hotel owner.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wanderstay East Downtown Boutique Hotel, 520 Sampson Street, Houston, United States
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