Built for Hospitality & Destinations

Helping the Little Guys Punch Above Their Weight

Smart Pineapple supports independent properties and tourism organizations with strategy, tools, and creativity—so you can stand out, drive bookings, and strengthen your community in a crowded marketplace.

What Drives Us

From first steps to long-term strategy, see what working together can look like—built around your goals, not just services.

Who We Are

We’ve walked in your shoes—running boutique hotels, launching vacation rentals, supporting destinations. That’s why we build tools and strategy that actually work for you.

What We Believe

We’re here to level the playing field. That means tech made human, storytelling made simple, and marketing made meaningful—for those without a corporate budget or full-time team.

How We Work

We take on just a handful of clients each year. That lets us give you the strategy, support, and clarity you deserve—without the noise.

Team
Founder
Kay Walten

35+ years in international hospitality and tourism. Visionary strategist with a no-BS approach to marketing, growth, and guest experience.

Stategic Initiatives
Camilo Olea

Certified full-stack marketer blending SEO, paid media, and revenue strategy into sharp, measurable results.

Initiatives & Engagement  
Liz González

Brings fresh strategy to paid, social, and Substack—plus smart AI moves and sharp consumer insights. Bilingual.

Helping small teams do big things in hospitality, tourism, and beyond.
Big ideas. No big ego.

We bring sharp strategy, human-centered thinking, and a calm, collaborative approach to help you grow sustainably.

No fluff. Just the kind of skills that stick.

That’s why we don’t just use AI or digital tools—we teach them, too. So whether you're doing it yourself or leaning on us, you stay in control.