The Quoin, Created by Method Co., Officially Opens in Wilmington, Delaware this Month 

The city’s first luxury boutique hotel located in the former historic Security Trust & Safe Deposit Company Building features contemporary guest rooms with Shaker-inspired furnishings & Victorian-era design influences, along with a restaurant, Wilmington’s first rooftop bar & event space, and a lower level cocktail lounge. Wilmington, Delaware – The Quoin, a new luxury boutique […]

The Brand Experience with James Bermingham

Season 1, Episode 8 of “The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela” Overview: James Bermingham is responsible for delivering Virgin Hotels’ global growth, operational excellence, multi-award-winning customer experience, and unique culture.  But where did he get his start? Well, James began his career in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland, followed by ten years in London, England, including […]

Hiring & HR Experts to Gather in Chicago at Hireology’s Annual Hiring Summit, Elevate

Struggling to hire and retain talent at your hotel? Are these challenges impacting your ability to book your rooms to capacity and keep guests happy? If so, consider attending Hireology’s annual hiring and HR summit, Elevate, to learn modern recruiting and hiring best practices from leaders in the hiring space. The event is set to […]

Virdee and CLEAR Partner for Frictionless Hotel Check-in

The partnership brings CLEAR’s identity platform to hotels for a seamless and secure experience directly within Virdee’s platform, solidifying Virdee as the leading solution for a fully contactless check-in experience NEW YORK and AUSTIN, Texas – Virdee has announced it will implement CLEAR’s (NYSE: YOU) secure identity platform to power its industry-leading digital, self-service check-in […]

Authentic Attention to Detail with Kevin O’Shea

Season 1, Episode 7 of “The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela” Overview: Kevin O’Shea is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Salt Hotels. After graduating from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, Kevin pursued a career in the corporate hotel design world. From working with Starwood Hotels and Resorts to Morgans Hotel Group, he […]

An Interview with Alex Kirkwood

The Founder & President of Kirkwood Collection speaks his truth on boutique hospitality. BLLA: Why are you excited to be a facilitator? AK: “The boutique hotel industry is a dynamic industry that is constantly evolving, and I’m always happy and honored to provide insight.” BLLA: Why is it important for boutique hotel owners to gather […]

Revitalizing Architectural Gems with Carolyn Schneider

Season 1, Episode 6 of “The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela” Overview: Carolyn grew up in sunny Los Angeles and graduated from New York University. After working in New York City nightlife and restaurants, it was not long before she fell in love with hotels and started managing Events at Ace Hotel New York. From there, […]

The Art of Hospitality with Katherine Lo

Season 1, Episode 5 of “The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela” Overview: Born in Hong Kong, Kat Lo is a next-generation leader, driven by her moral compass and committed to reimagining the future of hospitality for the betterment of the people and the planet. In 2011, Kat joined her family business in hospitality, and just a […]

TIEWN’s Dedication to Female Empowerment in Travel & Hospitality

Takeaways from BLLA & TIEWN’s 2022 Women in Travel & Hospitality Conference, Issue 2 LOS ANGELES, CA – Since 1987, Frances Kiradjian has demonstrated a fierce commitment to disrupting the travel and hospitality landscape by redefining the path to success for women in these sectors and creating inclusive platforms elevating female voices. This also created the […]

Boutique Hotel Owners to Gather in LA to Connect & Celebrate the 2022 Award Winners

Industry leaders create a stellar agenda for the 11th annual Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA Los Angeles, CA – The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) is returning to the live stage for the 3rd time this year with the Boutique Hotel Owners Conference on October 25-26 at the Westlake Village Inn in Los Angeles, […]