Guests enjoy drinks on the Oak Bay Beach Hotel patio
VICTORIA– It’s become something of a saying that the best business ideas are created outside the office. Remote work has certainly become a staple in the modern world; however, the best business ideas don’t necessarily originate on a Zoom call either.
So, how can a business foster growth, creativity, and innovation at a time when many companies are working in separate locations across the globe? According to Jennifer Massullo, Director of Sales and Conference Services at Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the answer is simple.
“Getting out of your house and getting together again gives people that social element that lights the company spark,” said Massullo. “Investing in your company and your team so they can have bonding opportunities and shared experiences in an incredible location will be one of the most fruitful contributions you can make to your business.”
Massullo and the team at Oak Bay are excited to offer a completely unique corporate experience that goes far beyond just a conference or work event. One that blurs the line between all-around wellness retreat and business trip.
The sun sets on a beautiful evening at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel
“Our idea is that corporate meetings shouldn’t be all business,” said Massullo. “Of course, there are things to handle but when you host a company event at a place like the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, what you are getting is so much more than that.”
For those unfamiliar, the landmark Oak Bay Beach Hotel is one of, if not the most, stunning hotel properties in the Victoria area and has stood on the Pacific Ocean coastline for 90 years. After recently celebrating its 10-year anniversary following a complete rebuild in 2012, the team at Oak Bay Beach Hotel are looking to expand on the wellness side of the resort and let prospective customers know that corporate events and retreats can be an unbridled opportunity.
“We know our hotel is one of BC’s most incredible, but we are looking to become more for our guests,” said Massullo. “We are a wellness destination, on top of a corporate destination, and it is our belief the two can go together seamlessly.”
“When you stay here, you get unlimited complimentary access to a plethora of leisure experiences like restaurants, mineral pools, hot tubs, sauna and a poolside bar all with the breathtaking views of the Salish Sea and Mount Baker,” said Massullo.
“But, on the business side, you also get un-paralleled meeting spaces that range in size from a cozy 12-person boardroom to a spacious 250-person reception area. Our custom private dinners offer the perfect setting for team build-ing or client entertainment. Plus, our breathtaking views are sure to inspire creativity and productivity in your team – Where else can you think of that has these facilities in a downtown Canadian city?”
The benefits to new-age ways of working are numerous, but the need for meaningful human interaction and new adventures will never go away.
“Our spaces will inspire your team, your busi-ness and your ideas,” said Massullo. “The Oak Bay Beach Hotel will let you reconnect with each other, with nature, and with yourself to nurture a healthier, stronger, smarter business.”
By Tyler Nyquvest
