Lark Hotels’ Flagship Greater Boston Property, Cambridge Common House, Now Open in Harvard Square

Lark Hotels’ Flagship Greater Boston Property, Cambridge Common House, Now Open in Harvard Square

Cambridge, Massachusetts — Lark, the premium New England-based development and management company encompassing multiple boutique hospitality brands, has opened their flagship Greater Boston property, Cambridge Common House. A 16-room gem located on Garden Street on the edge of iconic Harvard Square, Cambridge Common House boasts a sophisticated, timeless design with unexpected nods to the area’s […]

Lark to Open The Penny Lane in Hampton Bays, New York, This Spring

Hampton Bays, New York — Lark, the premium development and management company encompassing multiple boutique hospitality brands, will open its first Hamptons property, The Penny Lane, in Hampton Bays, New York, this month. Overlooking a peaceful canal off Shinnecock Bay, just two miles from the Atlantic Ocean, The Penny Lane reflects the water that surrounds […]

RBS Acquires Zeko to Accelerate AI Innovation Across Hospitality

ST. LOUIS, MO — RBS, a global provider of operator-first hospitality technology, today announced the acquisition of Zeko, an AI-powered guest engagement platform purpose-built for the hotel industry. The acquisition strengthens RBS’s guest experience capabilities as the company continues building an intelligent, unified platform designed to simplify operations and drive revenue across hospitality environments. Zeko’s […]

Registration opens for Hotel & Resort Design South 2026

Hotel & Resort Design South (HRDS) 2026 has opened visitor registration, inviting the global hospitality design industry to the Miami Beach Convention Center on 9 – 10 June. The free-to-attend exhibition and conference is dedicated to the design of hotels, resorts, and private island destinations in the Southern States, Caribbean, and Latin America, offering focused […]

Mower Study Reveals Emotional Forces Reshaping Travel & Why Boutique Hotels Are Well Positioned

New research explores how guilt, wellness and financial tradeoffs influence travel decisions and what it means for hoteliers NEW YORK — New national research from Mower shows that emotions—not just economics—are increasingly shaping Americans’ travel decisions, creating new opportunities for boutique and luxury lifestyle hotels. Titled The Cost of Escape: How Emotions and Economics Shape […]

Clarity as a Competitive Advantage in Hospitality Leadership

Hospitality is, at its core, a people business. Service defines the guest experience, and people deliver that service at every touchpoint—placing employees squarely at the center of competitive advantage. In this industry, disengagement is never hidden. It shows up in every interaction. And service quality depends on whether employees understand not only what they are […]

BLLA’s Investment Conference Brings Blank Rome LLP Into the Room

A Partner-Level sponsorship that reflects the undeniable momentum of boutique hospitality as an investment category — June 3, 2026, Convene 237 Park, New York City Register Now NEW YORK, NY, April 6, 2026 — The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) today announced Blank Rome LLP will serve as a Partner-Level sponsor of its 2026 […]

Lark Appoints Three New Senior Leaders

Portsmouth, New Hampshire — Lark, the premium development and management company encompassing multiple boutique hospitality brands, announces today the onboarding of three senior leaders: Michael Albert (Senior Director of Technology), Chamesha Beniefield (Director of Marketing), and Jesse Souza (Director of Restaurants and Bars). This news follows the recent appointment of Lynsey Kreitzer as Lark’s Executive […]

After 14 Years, BLLA’s Investment Conference Lands at Convene Hospitality Group

A landmark partnership with Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) brings the industry’s defining independent hospitality conference to 237 Park in Midtown Manhattan on June 3, 2026, marking a new chapter for an event that has shaped the boutique sector since 2013 Register Now NEW YORK, NY, March 17, 2026  — The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association […]