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 […]
We are launcing an Awards Series to congratulate the winners of the 2021 StayBoutique Awards by BLLA! To kick it off, the BLLA Team sits down with Michelle Barnet, President of Pineapple Hospitality Company & Winner of the Iconic Boutique Hotelier of 2021 Award! Get an insider’s view of Michelle’s story! BLLA: How did you […]
Winners included richly designed hotels and boutique venues as well as iconic and creative hoteliers The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) presented the 12th annual awards on October 26th during the organization’s annual leadership conference held virtually. The Awards, known as the StayBoutique Awards by BLLA, recognize leaders, innovators, and icons in every corner of […]
Sponsored by MogulRecruiter and Lark Hotels, this newly focused area of BLLA will allow boutique hotel members and vendor members the opportunity to showcase their openings in an effort to address labor issues in the hospitality industry View the Career Page here! The BLLA team including its Leadership and Committee members felt there was an […]
More than 100 of the industry’s top creative minds who are owners and operators of some of the world’s most amazing hotel properties will speak on the secrets of their success in this digital-only event BLLA (Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association) is formally announcing the next conference taking place October 25-26 is being held virtually to […]
The Company realigns its executive leadership team for its next phase of global expansion The Standard, the leading boutique hospitality brand, announced today its appointment of BLLA Advisory Board Member, Amber Asher, to CEO of Standard International, parent company of Standard Hotels, Bunkhouse and Peri Hotels and Amar Lalvani to Executive Chairman. Ms. Asher succeeds Mr. Lalvani in the role of CEO in […]
The BLLA Team sits down with Carolyn Schneider, Co-Founder of Casetta Group, as she delves into her experience as a boutique hotelier. BLLA: What is your company’s mission statement? CS: “Seeking buildings with a story, Casetta creates timeless, thoughtful experiences that preserve architecture, highlight design, and champion guest service with sustainability in mind while creating […]
Both seasoned hoteliers and those new to hospitality will find the abbreviated tool of great value in their everyday quest to find clarity and answers The official organization of the world’s authentic boutique hotels, BLLA, brought together the industry’s thought leaders to create an educational program aimed at more clearly defining the most important terms […]