Beyond the Brew: Elevating the Boutique Hotel Experience Through Coffee

An Interview with Mary Regis, Northeast Division Manager, Segafredo Zanetti In an era where boutique hotels are reimagining every touchpoint of the guest journey, coffee has evolved from a basic amenity into a defining feature of a property’s F&B identity. BLLA sat down with Mary Regis, Northeast Division Manager at Segafredo Zanetti and an Inner […]

Issue 799: Boutique Hospitality Grows Through Local Identity and Human Touch

This week’s issue explores how boutique hotels are scaling with intention—from Jalisco’s billion-dollar hotel boom to Savannah’s newest cultural landmark—while redefining luxury through storytelling, design, and hyper-local experiences. The boutique hospitality movement continues to prioritize depth over size—focusing on experiences rooted in community, culture, and character. In Jalisco, Mexico, a billion-dollar hotel boom is underway, […]

How Flâneur Hospitality Is Redefining Modern Luxury

In a city where luxury hotels rise like monuments and competition is steeped in legacy, The Fifth Avenue Hotel by Flâneur Hospitality has swiftly claimed its place—not just as a newcomer, but as a visionary force. “The future of hotels is about story and soul,” says the company’s COO, Elizabeth Mullins, whose leadership has been […]

Issue 797: Boutique Hospitality Shapes the Future Through Quiet Luxury and Bold Identity

This week’s issue explores how boutique hotels are balancing understated elegance with cultural daring—driving global expansion, rethinking the guest experience, and anchoring the next wave of lifestyle hospitality. Boutique hospitality continues to gain global momentum, shaped by two parallel forces: the rise of “quiet luxury” and a renewed focus on individuality. As National Geographic and […]

Introducing the New RUSCHMEYERS: Montauk’s Historic Retreat, Redefined by Bridgeton

MONTAUK, NY – June 18, 2025 – RUSCHMEYERS is a 19-cabin retreat nestled on the northwestern edge of Fort Pond, in the heart of Montauk – open for connection in every sense. Once a historic fish camp, Boutique hotelier Bridgeton [Marram Montauk, Journey East Hampton] has reimagined RUSCHMEYERS as a sanctuary for creative restoration and shared experience. Guest rooms evoke artist bungalows […]

Pendry Hotels & Resorts Announces Opening of Pendry Natirar

Reimagining One of America’s Great Estates Built in 1912, Pendry Natirar Opens in New Jersey’s Enchanting Countryside of Somerset County. ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF. (October 25, 2024) – Pendry Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Pendry Natirar, located on a sprawling 500-acre estate in New Jersey’s Somerset County. Just 45 minutes outside of Manhattan, […]

Hermosa Beach’s Iconic Sea Sprite Hotel Set to Reopen as the Sea Sprite Beach Club

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 […]

Hotel Peter and Paul Leads Digital Tipping Trend as ASH Hotels Rolls Out TipBrightly

Driving Increased Recognition and Earnings for Housekeeping Teams Ever wanted to tip a hotel valet or housekeeper but didn’t have cash? You’re not alone. As more travelers go cashless, award-winning boutique hotels like Hotel Peter and Paul—named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Hotels in the World—are adopting TipBrightly, a digital tipping platform that makes […]

Issue 793: Boutique Hospitality Navigates Cost Pressures and Cultural Shifts

This week’s issue explores how boutique hotels are adapting to rising operational costs, shifting investment strategies, and evolving guest expectations—cementing their place as the most resilient and culturally relevant players in the global hospitality landscape. Boutique hospitality is facing a market recalibration. As operating costs continue to rise, hotel leaders are reevaluating strategies for profitability […]

José Andrés Group Brings Zaytinya to The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas

José Andrés Group is thrilled to announce the May 13 opening of Zaytinya, a fresh new addition to The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This restaurant brings a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience to The Las Vegas Strip, rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon. Marking the latest addition to The Forum […]