The BLLA Events Team sits down with Frank Wolfe, CEO of HFTP, as he 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? FW: Associations are, by definition, built by connections. These connections occur […]
The BLLA Events Team sits down with Amit Patel, Business Line Manager, Hospitality at Corporate Spending Innovations, as he prepares to attend the 2023 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8 at Florence Gould Hall. BLLA: What are you hoping to get out of your participation in the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference? AP: Our participation […]
The BLLA Events Team sits down with Kim Twiggs, Associate Vice President of Market Development at DIRECTV, as she prepares to speak at the 2023 Women in Travel & Hospitality on March 2-3. BLLA: Why are you excited to be a sponsor? KT: DIRECTV is the largest provider of in-room entertainment in U.S. hotels*, so […]
The entire Geronimo team reunited at the recent owners conference held in Los Angeles in late October 2022 Pictured above are: Christopher Wolfgramm, Amy Isbell Williams, Frances Kiradjian (from BLLA), Chris Cline (top row). Anthony Richardson, Erin McDonald, Josh Rodgers, Darla Thomas (bottom row). This October, Geronimo Hospitality Group traveled to sunny California to attend […]
The impressive spirit of wisdom and leadership that exists around the world to remain independent is alive and well and being celebrated consistently With the recent announcement of Hyatt purchasing Dream Hotels, this is the exact moment to reflect on big chains buying out smaller boutique brands. It may be a good move for the […]
Keeping your independence in today’s hospitality industry as more travelers opt for authentic experiences backed by heartfelt owners and their teams On October 25th and 26th, a very special gathering of the top hospitality professionals attended the 2022 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA in Westlake Village, CA. Over the two-day event, hotel owners, operators, […]
A deep dive into the skillful gathering of boutique hotel leaders powered by BLLA BLLA (the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association) is known for hosting multiple annual conferences leading the future of boutique hospitality. These events invite top leaders in the industry to network, celebrate one another’s successes, and consider a wide range of topics, from […]
The Founder & President of Kirkwood Collection speaks his truth on boutique hospitality. BLLA: Why are you excited to be a facilitator? AK: “The boutique hotel industry is a dynamic industry that is constantly evolving, and I’m always happy and honored to provide insight.” BLLA: Why is it important for boutique hotel owners to gather […]
Takeaways from BLLA & TIEWN’s 2022 Women in Travel & Hospitality Conference, Issue 2 LOS ANGELES, CA – Since 1987, Frances Kiradjian has demonstrated a fierce commitment to disrupting the travel and hospitality landscape by redefining the path to success for women in these sectors and creating inclusive platforms elevating female voices. This also created the […]
Takeaways from BLLA & TIEWN’s 2022 Women in Travel & Hospitality Conference, Issue 1 LOS ANGELES, CA – On July 11-12, 2022, the Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network met at both The Aster and the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills to engage in captivating dialogue and celebrate diverse leadership in travel and hospitality. Ariela Kiradjian and […]
