Speaker Roster Highlights for TIEWN Conference Held March 2 & 3 in Westlake Village, CA Los Angeles, CA – With global tourism predicted to reach 80% to 95% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, registrations and the speaker roster for March 2 & 3, Women in Travel & Hospitality (TIEWN) Conference at the Westlake Village Inn […]
The exclusive Club welcomes Lockton and Dragonfly Strategists, key supporters of boutique and lifestyle hotels Los Angeles, CA – The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) is elated to announce its newest Inner Circle Club (ICC) members. The Inner Circle Club is a distinguished network of hospitality companies that are recognized as prominent supporters of BLLA […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Charlotte Gomez de Orozco, Founder of HOY Hotel Paris, as she delves into her experience as a boutique hotelier. BLLA: What is your company’s mission statement? Charlotte: To change the way people travel. BLLA: How did you enter the hospitality industry? Charlotte: I am the fourth hotelier generation. My […]
We are delighted to highlight Selfbook’s global hotel partners’ sustainability efforts. As we enter a new era of loosening travel restrictions and more trips on the horizon, it is crucial to be mindful of the environmental impact of travel and consider the ways in which we can limit our carbon footprint while exploring the world. […]
The BLLA Events Team sits down with Kim Twiggs, Associate Vice President of Market Development at DIRECTV, as she prepares to speak at the 2023 Women in Travel & Hospitality on March 2-3. BLLA: Why are you excited to be a sponsor? KT: DIRECTV is the largest provider of in-room entertainment in U.S. hotels*, so […]
Presentations & Interactive Workshops focus on: Controlling Your Circle of Influence, Mentoring in the Tech Age, the Purpose Economy, Making the Most of Intuition, Embracing the Wisdom of Aging, Experiential Branding, Financial Health & more Los Angeles, CA – The Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network (TIEWN) announces that their 2023 Women in Travel and Hospitality […]
A heartfelt letter from Frances Kiradjian, Founder & CEO of BLLA I recently posted on LinkedIn how I’ve always been uplifting and supporting (with all my heart and soul) the underdog throughout my whole life (which linked to last week’s press release about StayBoutique). As I celebrate a milestone birthday this week, I reflect back […]
Board Announced to Oversee First Authenticated Selection of Independently Owned Boutique Hotels, Alternative Lodging, and Small Businesses Targeting Discerning Travelers With the boutique hotel sector experiencing a 7.7% growth compared to 2021, the mother-daughter duo of Frances and Ariela Kiradjian, who brought the world BLLA (Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association), announced that 2023 will see an […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Kevin O’Shea, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Salt Hotels, as he delves into his experience as a boutique hotelier. BLLA: What is your company’s mission statement? KO: We are a service-focused and design-led collection of hotels deeply immersed in our communities through authentic hospitality, inclusion, and education. BLLA: […]
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 […]
