The Artisans: Jon Weitz

The BLLA Team sits down with Jon Weitz, Owner & Founder of Avocet Hospitality, as he delves into his experience as a boutique hotelier. BLLA: What is your company’s mission statement? JW: Our organization is defined by one simple word – passion. Everything is geared toward providing our guests a great experience in a unique […]

BLLA’s Owners Conference as a gathering place for boutique hotels

The entire Geronimo team reunited at the recent owners conference held in Los Angeles in late October 2022 Pictured above are: Christopher Wolfgramm, Amy Isbell Williams, Frances Kiradjian (from BLLA), Chris Cline (top row). Anthony Richardson, Erin McDonald, Josh Rodgers, Darla Thomas (bottom row). This October, Geronimo Hospitality Group traveled to sunny California to attend […]

ResortPass Raises $26 Million in Series B Funding and Appoints Michael Wolf as CEO

900+ hotel and resort clients include Viceroy Hotels & Resorts and Makeready ResortPass, which has pioneered the offering of day access to luxury hotels and resorts around the world, has raised $26 million in Series B funding and appointed Michael Wolf as CEO. The round was co-led by Declaration Partners and 14W, with existing lead […]

2022 Holiday Gift Guide, Curated by BLLA

Our editorial team has compiled a list of their top gifts for the boutique community for 2022. Take a look! Art of Tea Art of Tea is an award-winning tea company on a mission to impact as many lives as possible through delicious, organic, and sustainable brews and blends. From offering the highest-quality teas to […]

Hospitality Industry Must Evolve to Meet Changing Demands in Travel Habits

Remote working and living across different cities are firmly on the outlook of the younger generation London – New research shows that the travellers of the future, Generation Z and Millennials, increasingly want more from foreign travel: more trips, longer stays, greater expenditure and a larger number of functional features than ever before. Accommodation features […]

BLLA Conference Discusses the Future of People in Boutique Hospitality

Keeping your independence in today’s hospitality industry as more travelers opt for authentic experiences backed by heartfelt owners and their teams On October 25th and 26th, a very special gathering of the top hospitality professionals attended the 2022 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA in Westlake Village, CA. Over the two-day event, hotel owners, operators, […]

The Madison Melle Agency Certified By the WBENC

Los Angeles, CA — The Madison Melle Agency, a multi-faceted creative studio and lifestyle consultancy ideating and operating one-of-a-kind brands across the globe, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the West Certification Committee, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). “It is with great […]

Virdee & Crave Interactive Partner Up to Offer Digital Guest Service Solution

Two leaders in the guest-facing hospitality space join forces to elevate the hotel experience for guests Austin & London – Virdee, a SaaS company delivering digital check-in and virtual concierge services to the hospitality industry, has announced its partnership with Crave Interactive, a leading developer of digital service solutions for the global hospitality industry. The […]

The Awards Series 2022: THIERRY LASRY

The BLLA Team sits down with THIERRY LASRY, Winner of the Boutique Business of the Year Award! Hear from the perspectives of the founder, Thierry Lasry, and the architect, Larry Cohn! BLLA: What is the mission statement of your company? TL: “Thierry Lasry is built on the brand’s unique design choices and sophisticated taste. By […]

Event Design and Leadership Trailblazers

A deep dive into the skillful gathering of boutique hotel leaders powered by BLLA  BLLA (the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association) is known for hosting multiple annual conferences leading the future of boutique hospitality. These events invite top leaders in the industry to network, celebrate one another’s successes, and consider a wide range of topics, from […]