Avendra International Clients Shine in 2024 MICHELIN Key, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star, and AAA Five Diamond Awards

Avendra International Clients Shine in 2024 MICHELIN Key, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star, and AAA Five Diamond Awards

Avendra International celebrates its clients’ achievements in the 2024 Forbes Travel Guide, AAADiamond Awards, and MICHELIN Key rankings, showcasing excellence in luxury hospitality.While ranking among these lists affirms our clients are excelling at their properties, it alsosignals to luxury-loving travelers that these properties have been vetted by experts and are worththeir time and money. Forbes […]

Embracing Sustainability: A Conversation with BLLA Vendor Partner, Hotels for Tree

As a valued BLLA Vendor Partner, Hotels for Trees is playing a pivotal role in the boutique hospitality industry’s ongoing shift toward sustainability. Edwin Schaerlaeckens, the Tree Planting Officer and Regional Manager for North America at Hotels for Trees, offers key insights into the trends shaping this transformation and how boutique hotels are leading the […]

1 Hotels To Debut in Japan with 1 Hotel Tokyo: a New Nature-Inspired Urban Icon

Combining Sustainable Luxury and Cutting-Edge Design in Japan’s Capital Miami, FL (December 4, 2024) – SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to unveil plans for 1 Hotel Tokyo. Set to open in 2025, 1 Hotel Tokyo represents a longstanding collaboration with Mori Trust, […]

Iconic Chef, Bold Expansions, and New Leadership: What’s Next in Luxury Hospitality

As the boutique hospitality industry continues to evolve, staying informed is critical for executives navigating new opportunities. At BLLA, we bring you the latest stories each week in our BOUTIQUE WEEKLY newsletter, designed specifically for boutique hotel executives seeking a competitive edge. Subscribe here! Jean-Georges Vongerichten Expands Culinary Influence to Miami Residences by New York […]

Boutique Leadership Defined: BLLA’s 2025 Board of Advisors

A distinguished group of hospitality leaders and innovators guiding BLLA’s mission to empower the boutique lifestyle movement in 2025. The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) is delighted to announce its 2025 Board of Advisors, a distinguished assembly of leaders and innovators from the boutique hospitality industry. This esteemed group will guide BLLA’s mission to […]

Transforming Luxury: Top Trends in Boutique Hospitality You Need to Know

As the boutique hospitality industry continues to evolve, staying informed is critical for executives navigating new opportunities. At BLLA, we bring you the latest stories each week in our BOUTIQUE WEEKLY newsletter, designed specifically for boutique hotel executives seeking a competitive edge. Subscribe here! Here’s a glimpse of what we’re covering in this week’s edition: […]

Boutique Hospitality Insights: NYC Hotel Rates Soar, Shifting Tipping Trends, and Investment Optimism for 2025

As the boutique hospitality industry continues to evolve, staying informed is critical for executives navigating new opportunities. At BLLA, we bring you the latest stories each week in our BOUTIQUE WEEKLY newsletter, designed specifically for boutique hotel executives seeking a competitive edge. Here’s a glimpse of what we’re covering in this week’s edition: “New York […]

Redefining Luxury and Sustainability: Insights from John Roberts, President & CEO of Empyrean INTL

As luxury hospitality evolves, guest expectations are shifting toward a deeper appreciation for sustainable practices and thoughtful details that elevate the experience. John Roberts, President and CEO of Empyrean INTL, shares how the company navigates these trends, offering insights that resonate with hoteliers aiming to enhance their guests’ stay through luxury linens that balance opulence […]

Boutique Hospitality Highlights: Revival, Reinvention, and Resilience

As the boutique hospitality industry continues to evolve, staying informed is critical for executives navigating new opportunities. At BLLA, we bring you the latest stories each week in our BOUTIQUE WEEKLY newsletter, designed specifically for boutique hotel executives seeking a competitive edge. Subscribe here! Here’s a glimpse of what we’re covering in this week’s edition: […]