The Boutique Search Firm
Heads Above the Rest - October 2026

The Newsletter of The Boutique Search Firm, a worldwide retained recruiting firm specializing in hospitality management.

Market update​​​

• Leisure and hospitality employment declined by 61,000 in June, reflecting weaker than usual seasonal hiring.
  • Thus far in 2026, employment in the industry has shown little net change.
• We are seeing many companies utilize this time of year to upgrade their talent and strengthen their teams.
• The Boutique Search Firm earned recognition from Business Insider as one of the best recruiting firms in the nation
  • America's Top Recruiting Firms - Business Insider
• The Boutique Search Firm earned recognition on Forbes’ 2025 list of Best Executive Search Firms, highlighting its excellence in talent acquisition and client service.​
  • Forbes 2026 America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms List

 
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