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 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 […]
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 […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Justin Grimes, Regional Managing Director at Kennebunkport Resort Collection & Runner-Up for the Boutique Hotel General Manager of the Year Award! Hear what Justin has to say. BLLA: How did you enter the hospitality industry? JG: “Growing up in Ogunquit, Maine – a hyper-seasonal, ‘fueled by tourism’ town – […]
The BLLA Team sits down with L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, Winner of the Boutique Hotel Design of the Year Award for Branding & Visual Identity! Hear what Scott Berger, General Manager of L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, has to say. BLLA: What is your hotel’s mission statement? SB: “Our mission is to present L’Ermitage as the premier, independent, […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Anton Moore, General Manager of Gansevoort Meatpacking & Winner of the Boutique Hotel General Manager of the Year Award! Hear what Anton has to say. BLLA: How did you enter the hospitality industry? AM: “I was born into a hospitality family in Ireland. My aunt and mentor, Anne Moylette, […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Marram Montauk, Winner of the Boutique Hotel of the Year – North America Award! Hear what Atit Jariwala, Founder of Marram Montauk, has to say. BLLA: What is your hotel’s mission statement? AJ: “Marram Montauk represents life’s simple pleasures – great views, great food, and great service. We are […]
The frank discussions led the way for 2 days of thoughtful collaboration among some of the world’s best boutique hotel executives Los Angeles, CA – BLLA, the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association, held its annual Boutique Hotel Owners Conference on October 24-26 at the breathtaking Westlake Village Inn in the Los Angeles suburbs. A few hundred […]
The BLLA Team sits down with The Madrona, Runner-Up for the Boutique Hotel of the Year – North America Award! Hear what Cory Schisler, Partner at The Madrona, has to say. BLLA: What is your hotel’s mission statement? CS: “At The Madrona, we always come back to the statement: “Get Lost In The Magic.” We […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Nile Tuzun, Founder & Chief Creative Storyteller at Studio Nilebrand and BLLA Board Member of the Year! BLLA: How did you enter the hospitality industry? NT: “I am one of 11 architects and designers in my family. I am #10. During our family gatherings, there was always conversation about […]