Partners in Planning

Successfully negotiating your hotel and meeting needs

Source

Using your specific criteria, we identify the best properties for your event and present the details in a clear, easy-to-compare proposal. 

Negotiate

Leveraging our industry expertise, buying power, and trusted relationships, we negotiate the best possible deal for you. 

Contract

We finalize the contract with your chosen hotel or venue, thoroughly reviewing each clause to minimize liabilities and maximize flexibility. 

The process seamless, strategic and customized to your needs!

What We Do

At Strategic Site Selection, we specialize in unbiased hotel and resort site searches, expertly crafted site inspection itineraries, and contract negotiations tailored to your needs. Through building strategic alliances with key industry leaders, we ensure exceptional outcomes for our clients. 

Our mission is to build a world-class organization renowned for excellence while delivering an outstanding experience to each and every client and partner. We believe strong relationships are the key to our success, and we’re proud to offer you a complimentary service backed by a friendly team dedicated to saving you time and money. 

Introducing Sandbox Events 

As the event management branch of Strategic Site Selection, Sandbox Events provides a full suite of customizable services  for live, virtual, and hybrid events. We are passionate about crafting impactful experiences and fostering meaningful connections through expertly designed and executed events. 

Together, Strategic Site Selection and Sandbox Events provide seamless, end-to-end event solutions with closely integrated teams ready to bring your vision to life. 

Contact us here today to start planning your next unforgettable event!

Ready to get started?

Talk to an SSS team member about your program needs and learn about our no charge service!

According to Our Clients

Working with Strategic Site Selection is nothing short of an absolute pleasure. As a department of one, finding the time to research venues, negotiate upfront and manage multiple projects is a challenge but with the expert assistance of Strategic Site Selection, the process is manageable. Strategic Site Selection is a one stop source for managing multiple events, contracts and navigating the negotiation process. I am forever impressed with their roster of contacts and knowledge of venues in multiple cities. They are a team of true professionals and experts in their field and it is an honour to call them partners.

- LONG STANDING SSS CLIENT AND LEADER IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY.

SSS On Instagram

With partners like @aircanada, we’re always flying in the right direction. 🛫✨

As we look back on our recent Advisory Council meeting, we’re reminded of the power of true partnership. @aircanada has been with us every step of the way—offering support, sponsorship, and the kind of collaboration that makes all the difference.

To Bradley Sutherland, our go-to at @aircanada, thank you for being such a steady, reliable, and valued partner. Your commitment never goes unnoticed. 🙏

We’re so grateful to have you in our corner. Here’s to continued success and sky-high moments ahead! 💼💙

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🏨 Canadian Hotel Industry Breaks Records⁠ 📈

February 2025 delivered record-breaking results for Canada’s hotel industry, with new highs for key performance metrics:⁠

🔹 ADR hit $189.27 – up 4.2% year-over-year⁠
🔹 RevPAR reached $109.14 – up 3.7% from 2024⁠
🔹 Occupancy dipped slightly to 57.7%⁠

🏙 Vancouver stood out with 71.5% occupancy, leading major markets despite a slight drop.⁠

What this means for us?⁠
📌 Rising rates + tighter availability = time to plan ahead.⁠

Now is the moment to start sourcing your next event before space gets snapped up. Let Strategic Site Selection guide you through the process and help you stay ahead of the curve! 🙌

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📬 SuiteTalk is almost here!

Our fave time of the month is just around the corner—and this edition is extra sweet. 😉

✨ The April issue of our monthly newsletter is about to hit inboxes, packed with insights, updates, and a peek behind the curtain of life at SSS.

Here’s a sneak preview of what’s inside:
🔹 Highlights from our latest Advisory Council meeting
🔹 This month’s Destination Report 🌍
🔹 Upcoming events + industry moments you’ll want on your radar
🔹 And so much more…

Whether you`re a long-time reader or new to the fam, SuiteTalk is your monthly dose of what’s shaping our world of sourcing, strategy, and connection.

📩 Not subscribed yet? Hit the link in bio or slide into our DMs—we’ll make sure you’re on the list!

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