Recognize Hotel VIPs in an Instant with Profile Snapshot by dailypoint

Leading hotel data management and loyalty solution provider, dailypoint, has revolutionized front-desk intelligence with Profile Snapshot that enables hotels to recognize high profile guests in an instant.  The integrated solution for automatic identification takes the check-in process to a new level for VIP guests that is discreet, intelligent, and personalized.  With Profile Snapshot, front desk […]

Issue 793: Boutique Hospitality Navigates Cost Pressures and Cultural Shifts

This week’s issue explores how boutique hotels are adapting to rising operational costs, shifting investment strategies, and evolving guest expectations—cementing their place as the most resilient and culturally relevant players in the global hospitality landscape. Boutique hospitality is facing a market recalibration. As operating costs continue to rise, hotel leaders are reevaluating strategies for profitability […]

Issue 792: Boutique Hospitality Is Redefining Investment and Experience

This week’s issue explores how boutique hotels are reshaping the future of hospitality—from attracting major capital and embracing sustainability to blurring the lines between art, design, and dining—solidifying their position as the industry’s most compelling asset class. The boutique hospitality sector continues to outpace expectations, with capital markets increasingly favoring independent hotel assets for their […]

José Andrés Group Brings Zaytinya to The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas

José Andrés Group is thrilled to announce the May 13 opening of Zaytinya, a fresh new addition to The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This restaurant brings a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience to The Las Vegas Strip, rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon. Marking the latest addition to The Forum […]

Boutique Hotels Are Booming: Why Capital Markets Are Doubling Down on Independent Assets

Insights from Jillian Mariutti, Senior Director, Capital Markets at JLL In today’s rapidly evolving investment landscape, boutique and independent hotels are not just holding their own—they’re outperforming. According to Jillian Mariutti, Senior Director on JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality team and a longtime supporter of BLLA, boutique hotels are experiencing a capital markets renaissance driven by […]

Issue 791: Boutique Hotels Are Defining the New Global Standard

This week’s issue highlights how boutique hotels are leading on every front—investment strategy, international expansion, design innovation, and cultural impact—cementing their role as the new global standard in hospitality. Boutique hospitality is not only growing—it’s maturing. This week’s headlines confirm that independent hotels are no longer niche disruptors; they are commanding serious investor attention, setting […]

Issue 790: The Independent Hotel as a Cultural Force

This week’s briefing explores the cultural, economic, and creative momentum driving boutique hospitality worldwide. Boutique hospitality is asserting its influence across business, policy, and culture. With BLLA’s Boutique Hotel Investment Conference returning to New York on June 4, the spotlight is once again on independent hotel ownership and capital strategy—an area gaining fresh momentum amid […]

Driving Guest Engagement Through Culinary Experiences

Highlights from BLLA Insider Conversations – April 2025 In our latest BLLA Insider Conversations—an exclusive monthly series for members—Ariela sat down with Mitch Prensky and Jennie Yip of COJHO Hospitality Consultancy for a rich, behind-the-scenes look at how boutique hotels can transform food and beverage into powerful guest engagement tools. Mitch and Jennie, who bring […]

Boutique Luxury Lodging Association/El-Monde EV Platform, Sponsored Survey Quantifies Importance of Charging Amenity for Boutique Hotels

A statistically significant survey of several hundred US EV drivers shows that 91% of Travellers are likelier to stay at Lodgings with an EV charging facility, and almost three out of four are willing to pay a higher room charge.   Two different industry innovators, the Boutique and Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) and electric vehicle charging […]