Explore the top four boutique design projects of the year Whether you’re looking for a unique and interesting trip, or to simply get away from it all, consider these destinations. We know many of our readers like to keep their travel destinations on the more exotic side, so we have also included some information on […]
Over 100 Rooms 1. The Revolution Hotel Number of Rooms: 177 “The boutique movement has evolved greatly since its inception in the early 1980’s with the first Kimpton Hotel. Over the years, visionaries like Ian Schrager and Alex Calderwood, among others, have blazed trails and set the tone for what a boutique hotel is and […]
Under 100 Rooms 1. Asbury Ocean Club Hotel Number of Rooms: 54 “David Bowd of Salt Hotels, operator Asbury Ocean Club Hotel, sees the boutique movement as the future. The movement allows employees and guests to create natural authentic experiences in every aspect of the hotel journey. David believes that a boutique hotel should represent […]
On April 16, BLLA produced The Boutique Hotel’s Crisis Guide to Travel, which you can watch on our Youtube page. We took some of the questions from the audience and sent them to three of our experts in the travel industry. The Experts Timothy O’Neil-Dunne, Principal, 777 PartnersAlex Sharpe, President & CEO, Signature Travel NetworkAnastasia Mann, Chairman & CEO, Corniche Travel I […]
As Boutique Hotels navigate the current crisis climate, it can be overwhelming to know “what to do.”BLLA recently partnered with Lockton Companies to provide Boutique Hotels the right guidance. The CARES Act was first on our list, review our tips below. Originally posted on March 31, 2020
To bring as much information as possible to the forefront during these concerning times, BLLA has partnered with Lockton Global – the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage firm – to assemble this webinar hosted on March 27, 2020. In it, Lockton’s experts touch on several critical topics crucial to boutique business owners. Potential for Unprecedented […]
BLLA gathered a panel of boutique hotel design and architecture professionals to discuss a number of pressing questions regarding how the pandemic will impact these aspects of the business. Founder of AEJ Collective, Amy Jakubowski moderated the panel, which included President of The Gettys Group, Andrew Fay and Principal at Gensler, Tom Ito. Together, they addressed critical questions to build […]
On April 23, 2020 the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association gathered key leaders in the hospitality industry to convene and discuss with our global community insights into rules, regulations and investments amid the pandemic. The experts included:Samantha Ahuja, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig Suzanne Mellen, Senior Managing Director – Practice Leader, HVSJon Blanchard, Founder, BLVD HospitalityOmar Palacios, Partner, COO & CFO, Geolo CapitalThe […]
On April 16, 2020 the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association gathered key leaders in the travel industry to convene and discuss with our global community insights into what is happening amid the pandemic. The experts included:Roger E. Block, President, Travel Leaders NetworkDavid Harris, CEO, Ensemble Travel GroupJake Haupert, Co-Founder, Transformational Travel CouncilAnastasia Mann, Chairman & CEO, Corniche Travel Alex Sharpe, President & CEO, Signature Travel NetworkThe session was moderated […]
On April 10, 2020 the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association gathered key leaders in the food & beverage space to convene and discuss with our global community insights into what is happening amid the pandemic. The experts included: Julia Heyer, Managing Director, Heyer Performance Jody Pennette, Founder & CEO, cb5 Hospitality Consulting Steven Kamali, Founder, Hospitality […]