Shaping Unique Experiences and Future Trends in Hospitality In an evolving travel landscape, boutique hotels have emerged as significant players, reshaping the industry with their unique offerings and innovative approaches. To gain insights into this transformation, we interviewed key leaders from BLLA member hotels, including Kurt Bjorkman, COO of The Ranch at Laguna Beach; Jon […]
We are thrilled to unveil the theme for the 2024 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA: “The Mycelium Network.” This year, we dived into the profound interconnectedness found in nature and drew parallels to the boutique hospitality industry and our vibrant community. The Mycelium Network: Nature’s Blueprint for Connection In the natural world, the mycelium […]
How Building Connections at BLLA’s Premier Event Fuels Success in the Boutique Hotel Industry The Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, hosted by the Boutique Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA), stands as a pivotal event for the boutique and lifestyle hotel industry. Bringing together professionals from across the globe, the conference offers unparalleled opportunities for attendees to connect, […]
The BLLA Team sat down with Ben Rafter, President & CEO at Springboard Hospitality to chat about the upcoming Boutique Hotel Investment Conference taking place on June 5 at Florence Gould Hall in NYC. BLLA: Your experience in both emerging technologies and boutique hotel management is quite diverse. How do you believe your background in […]
The BLLA Team sat down with Marcus Lee, Executive Vice President, Development at HVS Asset Management & Advisory to chat about the upcoming Boutique Hotel Investment Conference taking place on June 5 at Florence Gould Hall in NYC. BLLA: As someone deeply involved in asset management and advisory services for the hospitality sector, what key […]
The BLLA Team sat down with Ben Weinberg, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Trailborn and Castle Peak Holdings to chat about the upcoming Boutique Hotel Investment Conference taking place on June 5 at Florence Gould Hall in NYC. BLLA: Can you describe the journey from your experiences at Goldman Sachs and TPG to co-founding Trailborn and […]
The BLLA Team sat down with John Schultzel, Chief Growth Officer at Olympia Hospitality to chat about the upcoming Boutique Hotel Investment Conference taking place on June 5 at Florence Gould Hall in NYC. BLLA: What are you hoping to get out of your participation in the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference? JS: One of the […]
The BLLA Events Team sits down with Richard Valtr, Founder of Mews, and one of our facilitators from the 2023 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8. BLLA: What are you hoping to get out of your participation in the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference? RV: We have always loved being a part of the BLLA’s […]
The BLLA Events Team sits down with Jason Pinto, COO of Pace Revenue, and one of our facilitators from the 2023 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8. BLLA: What are you hoping to get out of your participation in the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference? JP: Meeting and networking with innovators who are not afraid […]
The BLLA Events Team sits down with Deborah O’Donnell, Director Strategic Sales, Lodging & Institutions at DIRECTV, as she prepares to participate in the 2023 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8. BLLA: What are you hoping to get out of your participation in the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference? DO: I love attending these conferences […]