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Getting to Know the Leaders That Make Boutique Hotels Special

The boutique hotel industry has grown in its popularity among travelers since the term was first coined in the 1980s, and especially in recent years,...

BLLA Editorial Team

February 23, 2021 – 7 min read

#BoutiqueStrong, Pioneer Spotlights

Top Minds Making an Impact in Food & Beverage Industry

The term “pioneer” doesn’t exactly conjure up images of a sumptuous boutique hotel, complete with a quaint cafe or a bustling, yet elegant dinner ser...

BLLA Editorial Team

February 22, 2021 – 8 min read

One of 72 Leaders Who Have Made an Unforgettable Mark in the Industry
😃 Charles Khabouth- Founder and CEO, Ink Entertainment

As the operator of INK Entertainment since 1982, Charles has always been driven to take festivals, galleries, events, nightclubs, hotels, and restaurants to a level that introduces guests to the things they want before they even know they want them. He believes that boutique brands can propel the hotel industry forward by challenging the status quo. ❓ How do you successfully operate a boutique hotel today? 
❓What are some best practices for securing fruitful relationships with third party operators? 
❓How does operating a boutique hotel differ from that of a big brand? 

Hear from BLLA Advisory Board Members, David Bowd of Salt Hotels and Rob Blood of Lark Hotels, as they chat with the community about the
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Mark Keiser - Chief Development Officer SH Hotels & Resorts
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Richard Arnold - Chief Development Officer Auberge Resorts Collection

2021 Boutique Hotel Investment conference will take place on June 2-3 (Digitally)
Register today via link in bio One of 72 Leaders Who Have Made an Unforgettable Mark in the Industry
😃 Scott Gerber - Principal and CEO, Gerber Group @gerbergroup

With his opening of The Whiskey at the Paramount Hotel in 1991, Scott Gerber began an illustrious career reinventing what it meant to open a “hotel bar.” Now, Gerber Group owns and operates a wide variety of bars and restaurants, many of which have further redefined the hospitality industry with innovative dining concepts and curated beverage programs. His creative, unique take on dining and nightlife has truly helped to establish the definition of boutique when it comes to F&B
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