Summit International Flooring Introduces GRANORTE CORK for Floor and Walls

WHIPPANY, N.J. – Summit International Flooring, one of the nation’s premiere specialty flooring suppliers and consultants, is pleased to announce their partnership with Granorte Cork, a well-established cork producer in Portugal. Our cork floor tiles include the typical cork look, but go beyond with both painted and digitally printed designs. They are available as glue […]

Therabody Launches New RecoveryAir Pneumatic Compression Boots

Wellness technology leader introduces the first-of-its-kind, fully wireless JetBoots, turning a useful solution for elite athletes into a necessity for everybody Therabody, the global pioneer in wellness technology, introduced last month its second generation of RecoveryAir pneumatic compression boots with advanced technology that help people recover effectively, as a perfect complement to the company’s hero, […]

New Bespoke Hotel CIVILIAN Launches INTELITY Platform

The retro-luxury, theater-inspired hotel puts convenience and customization at the forefront of the guest experience with INTELITY’s hospitality platform. Los Angeles, CA – INTELITY®, a leading provider of hospitality’s broadest guest experience and staff management platform, announced the launch of CIVILIAN Hotel’s mobile app. Powered by INTELITY’s platform, the branded app includes mobile check-in, mobile […]

The Artisans: Eric Jafari

The BLLA Team sits down with Eric Jafari, Chief Development Officer and Creative Director at edyn, as he delves into his experience as a boutique hotelier. BLLA: What is your company’s mission statement? EJ: “At edyn, we believe in soulful hospitality. We believe that travel should be a rich journey of discovery, rewarding curiosity with […]

The Hospitality Industry’s Impressive Ambition and Creative Ingenuity

Part 6 in a series of 8 overviews In a normal year, travel trends constantly ebb and flow. Certain destinations will become popular, experiences will pique interest and new technology will influence the desires and habits of vacationers and backpackers alike. Some destinations remain popular, while others are influenced by movies or popular culture illuminating […]

High Society: The Madison Melle Agency

The BLLA team sits down with Cara Federici, CEO of The Madison Melle Agency, to discuss what it means to be boutique. BLLA: What is the mission statement of your company? CF: “Creating and ideating dreams and visions. Shaping the landscape of invention. To inspire the hospitality industry and beyond.” BLLA: Why are you excited […]

BLLA Welcomes Standard International to its Prestigious Hotel Program

LOS ANGELES – The Standard Hotels and Bunkhouse Hotels, part of Standard International,  joined BLLA’s distinguished program for authentic boutique and lifestyle hotels. CEO of Standard International, Amber Asher, also rejoins the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association as an Advisory Board member for 2022.  Through BLLA’s vetted application process, the following properties were accepted into the […]

St. Julian Hotels and Residences Announces Board of Directors

BLLA’s CEO, Frances Kiradjian, named to Board of Directors DALLAS, TEXAS – As the hospitality industry rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the world’s most influential hospitality leaders have joined the board of St. Julian Hotels and Residences, an ultra-luxury brand that will redefine luxury hospitality. “St. Julian Residences will combine the uncompromising service […]

High Society: Stayntouch

The BLLA team sits down with Michael Heflin, Chief Revenue Officer at Stayntouch, to discuss what it means to be boutique. BLLA: What is the mission statement of your company? MH: “We believe that great technology should be unburdened. That it exists to amplify 一 and not restrict 一 the human experience. Technology should never […]

Notoriety: Hutton Brickyards

The BLLA Team sits down with Hutton Brickyards to discuss the vision behind the hotel & what it means to be boutique. View more details about Hutton Brickyards on stay-boutique.com! BLLA: What is the mission statement of your boutique hotel? HB: “Hutton Brickyards is a rambling and imaginative retreat for getaways, experiences, and events. Genuine […]