“The Awakening” was the driving force behind the 2021 Boutique Lifestyle Leadership Conference. Whether the session was on sustainability, wellness, or category innovation & development, the theme of “being awakened” was a central point of conversation. The beauty of this theme is that every person experiences a different awakening. We are all unique in how […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Lutron Electronics, Runner-up for the Best Boutique Hospitality Vendor of 2021 Award! Hear what Lori Christopherson, Hospitality Account Sales Director, has to say! BLLA: How do you stay authentic to the boutique essence? LC: “Differentiation and personalization are at the heart of boutique hospitality – and that’s exactly what […]
Awards, new members, and strategic partnerships mark growth for the champion of independent hotels and resorts. Bethesda, Maryland – Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is celebrating its first anniversary following an eventful year filled with noteworthy accomplishments, tremendous growth, impactful partnerships, and industry accolades. As Curator looks ahead, its members can continue to expect best-in-class […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Philip Bates, Co-Founder & CEO of TMC Hospitality & Winner of the Emerging Boutique Hotelier of 2021 Award! BLLA: How did you enter the hospitality industry? PB: “I entered the industry from the perspective of a traveler. Exploring different places across the world is my passion and as […]
Stayntouch, a global leader in guest-centric cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and contactless technology, today announced an expansion to its existing partnership with EOS Hospitality, a fully integrated hospitality investment firm focusing on upscale urban markets and resort destinations. Stayntouch will now deliver its full cloud PMS solution to Red Jacket Resorts, a group […]
Leading Provider of Communications Solutions and Managed IT Services Launches Aggressive M&A Strategy with First Acquisition. Chicago, IL. — Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications solutions and Managed IT Services for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, today announced the acquisition of Mid-America Telephone Systems (MTS). MTS, located in […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Yellow Goat Design, Winner of the Best Boutique Hospitality Vendor of 2021 Award! BLLA: What is the mission statement of your company? YGD: “Yellow Goat Design is a company that creates unique, custom-built and authentic lighting, screens, and sculptural installations. We pride ourselves on not only being creatives and […]
The independent boutique hospitality industry’s top creative minds attended the digital event last month to participate and authentically support the boutique sector. The 2021 virtual BLLA Conference wrapped up on Tuesday, October 26th. As travel begins to rise once more, the themes at this year’s event will remain a constant source of inspiration. However, the […]
BLLA has rounded up the top PMS solution providers for boutique hotels. Take a look at some exceptional companies who put boutique at top of mind! Maestro View their listing in the marketplace “The independent hotel and boutique luxury segment of the hospitality market is unique, diverse, creative and resilient; traits that inform their awareness […]
Stayntouch will provide the guest-centric cloud hotel property management system used in the Lab to empower students to test ideas and gain first-hand experience running a tech-forward hotel On November 9, 2021, the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality hosted a celebratory reception during the 43rd Annual NYU International Hospitality […]