This milestone issue celebrates the global spirit of boutique hospitality—where creativity, independence, and intentional design continue to shape the future of travel. From women-led hotels and post office conversions to the rise of ultra-luxury in unexpected places, this week’s stories reflect why boutique hospitality leads not just trends, but movements. As we mark our 800th […]
CIIC PR, a leading communications agency specializing in travel, hospitality, food & beverage, and destination public relations, is proud to announce its expansion to Los Angeles, California. With thriving offices in New York and Miami, this strategic move marks both a milestone in the agency’s continued growth and a personal full-circle moment for Founder and […]
An Interview with Mary Regis, Northeast Division Manager, Segafredo Zanetti In an era where boutique hotels are reimagining every touchpoint of the guest journey, coffee has evolved from a basic amenity into a defining feature of a property’s F&B identity. BLLA sat down with Mary Regis, Northeast Division Manager at Segafredo Zanetti and an Inner […]
Birmingham, Alabama (July 2025) — New Birmingham, Alabama boutique hotel, The Painted Lady(2143 2nd Ave S), is the latest to join Lark’s portfolio of independent hotels under management, one ofmany boutique hospitality offerings from the premium development and management company.Lark’s third party management services provide hotel owners with the perfect balance of autonomy andhands-on operational, […]
This week’s issue explores how boutique hotels are scaling with intention—from Jalisco’s billion-dollar hotel boom to Savannah’s newest cultural landmark—while redefining luxury through storytelling, design, and hyper-local experiences. The boutique hospitality movement continues to prioritize depth over size—focusing on experiences rooted in community, culture, and character. In Jalisco, Mexico, a billion-dollar hotel boom is underway, […]
In a city where luxury hotels rise like monuments and competition is steeped in legacy, The Fifth Avenue Hotel by Flâneur Hospitality has swiftly claimed its place—not just as a newcomer, but as a visionary force. “The future of hotels is about story and soul,” says the company’s COO, Elizabeth Mullins, whose leadership has been […]
This week’s issue explores how boutique hotels are embracing deeper cultural immersion, expanding into new global markets, and leaning into exclusivity, design, and culinary storytelling to shape the next era of hospitality.Boutique hospitality is entering a chapter defined by cultural connection and elevated exclusivity. As reported in The Times of India, cultural immersion is now […]
Now with Over 13,000 Global Network Members and the Launch of the New TIEWN Website LOS ANGELES, CA – July 2, 2025 – The 2025 Women in Travel & Hospitality Conference, hosted by the Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network (TIEWN) and powered by BLLA, is back for its most powerful gathering yet on Wednesday, July […]
This week’s issue explores how boutique hotels are balancing understated elegance with cultural daring—driving global expansion, rethinking the guest experience, and anchoring the next wave of lifestyle hospitality. Boutique hospitality continues to gain global momentum, shaped by two parallel forces: the rise of “quiet luxury” and a renewed focus on individuality. As National Geographic and […]
This week’s issue highlights how boutique hotels are merging cultural depth with contemporary design—from historic revivals to fashion-aligned spaces—while continuing to expand their influence through food, place, and purpose. Boutique hospitality is thriving on the power of reinvention. This week’s stories center on how hotel brands are reactivating legacy properties and redefining their presence in […]
