The CEO & Co-Founder of Selina speaks his truth on boutique hotel investment. BLLA: How did you come to enter the hospitality industry? RM: “In 2014, Daniel and I identified that there was a gap in the market, as there was no product that combined the social aspect of a hostel with the design and […]
The President of HVS Americas speaks his truth on boutique hotel investment. BLLA: How did you come to enter the hospitality industry? RC: “Early on in high school – an after-school job at University of Colorado Catering as a server and then supervisor. The Director of Catering was a graduate of Cornell’s Hotel School and […]
Part 8 in a series of 8 overviews Although the recent Covid 19 pandemic may have halted some developments in the hospitality industry; designers, hoteliers, owners, and entrepreneurs in this business have been hard at work. Many global leaders have been using this time to try new things, seize opportunities, create new concepts and continue […]
This is the 7th annual edition of the Survey which is a highly coveted report on the industry for independent boutique hotels and collections Los Angeles – The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) is committed to enlightening and uplifting the community of boutique hotels and businesses through research, whitepapers, and surveys. The goal of this […]
Top minds create a unique agenda for the 10th annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference Los Angeles – The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) is returning to the live stage with the 10th annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 8, 2022. The boutique community will congregate in New York City’s Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom to […]
BLLA Member, Marram, Debuts Luxurious Suites, New Programming and Expansion of On-Site Cafe Mostrador Marram MONTAUK, NEW YORK – Beloved Montauk resort Marram is officially reopening its doors for the 2022 season, welcoming back those looking to escape the hustle of city life this summer. Situated directly on the Atlantic Ocean, the luxury boutique retreat just […]
One of the country’s largest and fastest-growing DTC startups announces 2022 growth initiatives surrounding company mission of keeping comfort at the forefront BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Brooklinen, the direct-to-consumer (DTC) luxury home brand specializing in all things comfort, announced various growth initiatives for 2022, including tripling the company’s retail presence across the country, launching a hospitality-grade […]
From boutique hotels to boutique experiences to individuals, the award categories run the gamut of the world’s ‘best in boutique’ LOS ANGELES – The industry’s official association to global boutique hotels and boutique businesses has opened their annual Awards nomination site at blla.org/awards. The 2022 Awards, curated by BLLA, include categories for hotels, boutique businesses, […]
Fullsteam strengthens its position in the Hospitality Industry by acquiring IQware Inc. and Megasys Hospitality Solutions. Laval, Quebec, Canada – Fullsteam, a holding company acquiring software and payments businesses, announced its March 2022 acquisition of IQware Inc and Megasys Hospitality Solutions, leading providers of hospitality management solutions. IQware Inc and Megasys were merged at the end of 2021 […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Nick Knight, Director of Revenue and Distribution at ASH NYC, as he delves into his experience as a boutique hotelier. BLLA: What is your company’s mission statement? NK: “ASH NYC is a design and development firm with a mission of transforming spaces into multi-sensory, one-of-a-kind experiences. The brand’s hotels […]