This week’s issue explores how boutique hotels are evolving into cultural destinations—bridging fashion, design, and culinary storytelling—while remaining agile in the face of labor shortages and shifting economic signals. Boutique hospitality continues to evolve beyond lodging, blurring into fashion, lifestyle, and cultural experience. Burberry’s takeover of The Newt in Somerset and H&M Home’s design collaboration […]
Miami, FL – The Shelborne by Proper in Miami Beach—Proper Hospitality’s first venture in the Florida market—is now accepting reservations for stays beginning May 6, 2025. Originally opened in 1940 on the iconic Collins Avenue, the historic Shelborne has long been a destination for distinguished guests and cultural tastemakers. Now, following a $100 million renovation, […]
The new and improved Sea Sprite Beach Club will unveil its first-ever restaurant, updated room decor, and elevated amenities—just in time for summer. HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. – Nestled in the heart of Hermosa Beach, the beloved Sea Sprite wrapped up its highly anticipated renovations, officially reopening as the Sea Sprite Beach Club and debuting its […]
This week’s issue highlights how boutique hotels continue to carve out space in a challenging landscape—leveraging guest personalization, creative design, and F&B innovation—solidifying their role as the most adaptable and culturally relevant players in global hospitality. Boutique hospitality is proving its resilience once again, navigating economic headwinds with a focus on guest personalization, innovative design, […]
Leading hotel data management and loyalty solution provider, dailypoint, has revolutionized front-desk intelligence with Profile Snapshot that enables hotels to recognize high profile guests in an instant. The integrated solution for automatic identification takes the check-in process to a new level for VIP guests that is discreet, intelligent, and personalized. With Profile Snapshot, front desk […]
This week’s issue explores how boutique hotels are reshaping the future of hospitality—from attracting major capital and embracing sustainability to blurring the lines between art, design, and dining—solidifying their position as the industry’s most compelling asset class. The boutique hospitality sector continues to outpace expectations, with capital markets increasingly favoring independent hotel assets for their […]
This week’s issue highlights how boutique hotels are leading on every front—investment strategy, international expansion, design innovation, and cultural impact—cementing their role as the new global standard in hospitality. Boutique hospitality is not only growing—it’s maturing. This week’s headlines confirm that independent hotels are no longer niche disruptors; they are commanding serious investor attention, setting […]
This week’s briefing explores the cultural, economic, and creative momentum driving boutique hospitality worldwide. Boutique hospitality is asserting its influence across business, policy, and culture. With BLLA’s Boutique Hotel Investment Conference returning to New York on June 4, the spotlight is once again on independent hotel ownership and capital strategy—an area gaining fresh momentum amid […]
A statistically significant survey of several hundred US EV drivers shows that 91% of Travellers are likelier to stay at Lodgings with an EV charging facility, and almost three out of four are willing to pay a higher room charge. Two different industry innovators, the Boutique and Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) and electric vehicle charging […]
Prestigious Inner Circle Club membership solidifies Segafredo Zanetti’s role as the premier coffee provider for independent and luxury hotels worldwide. The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) proudly announces Segafredo Zanetti as the newest member of its esteemed Inner Circle Club (ICC), the highest tier of vendor partnership within the organization. This exclusive program is […]
