BLLA’s Annual Boutique Awards Now Open for Submission

From boutique hotels to boutique experiences to individuals, the award categories run the gamut of the world’s ‘best in boutique’ LOS ANGELES – The industry’s official association to global boutique hotels and boutique businesses has opened their annual Awards nomination site at blla.org/awards. The 2022 Awards, curated by BLLA, include categories for hotels, boutique businesses, […]

BLLA Launches the Global Boutique Hotel Owners & Founders Directory

Association continues its mission of community & education with this evergreen list LOS ANGELES – The official association for the world’s verified boutique hotels has launched a central list of boutique hotel owners and founders in the hopes to create continued clarity and community within the independent and boutique hotel space. This falls under BLLA’s […]

BLLA Welcomes Edyn to Its Prestigious Hotel Program

11 Boutique Hotels in Europe Join the Boutique Community LOS ANGELES – Pioneering European hospitality group, edyn, joins BLLA’s distinguished program for authentic boutique and lifestyle hotels. edyn’s Chief Development Officer, Eric Jafari, joined the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association as an Advisory Board member for 2022. Through BLLA’s vetted application process, edyn’s lifestyle aparthotel brand, […]

BLLA Welcomes Standard International to its Prestigious Hotel Program

LOS ANGELES – The Standard Hotels and Bunkhouse Hotels, part of Standard International,  joined BLLA’s distinguished program for authentic boutique and lifestyle hotels. CEO of Standard International, Amber Asher, also rejoins the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association as an Advisory Board member for 2022.  Through BLLA’s vetted application process, the following properties were accepted into the […]

St. Julian Hotels and Residences Announces Board of Directors

BLLA’s CEO, Frances Kiradjian, named to Board of Directors DALLAS, TEXAS – As the hospitality industry rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the world’s most influential hospitality leaders have joined the board of St. Julian Hotels and Residences, an ultra-luxury brand that will redefine luxury hospitality. “St. Julian Residences will combine the uncompromising service […]

TIEWN Multi-faceted Announcement for 1st Quarter 2022

New sponsors, new membership programs, and new events are driving the great expansion of the TIEWN NETWORK furthering the sentiment of global women in the travel industry Los Angeles – TIEWN (Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network) announces the completion of several initiatives in extended support of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the travel, tourism, and […]

BLLA, TIEWN & AAWTH Go Into Partnership

In Africa, more women are answering the call to public service at all levels of government. The ability to balance assertiveness and empathy creates an effective leader and women have been identified as carriers of the inner strength required to handle these very essential leadership roles as well and therefore should be granted a seat […]

BLLA Welcomes Viceroy Hotels & Resorts to its Prestigious Hotel Program

LOS ANGELES – The entire collection of Viceroy Hotels & Resorts joins BLLA’s distinguished program for authentic boutique and lifestyle hotels. Chief Financial Officer for Viceroy, Hilda Delgado, also joins the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association as an Advisory Board member for 2022.  Through BLLA’s vetted application process, the following properties were accepted into the exclusive […]

Announcing the BLLA Board of Advisors for 2022

The Continuing Transformation of the Boutique Hotel Sector is a Top Priority BLLA, the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association, is pleased to announce the confirmation of the boutique leaders who are joining the BLLA Board of Advisors for 2022. They are coming together to support top agenda items for the association, affecting some of the world’s […]

Boutique Hotel Leaders Conference Concludes

The independent boutique hospitality industry’s top creative minds attended the digital event last month to participate and authentically support the boutique sector. The 2021 virtual BLLA Conference wrapped up on Tuesday, October 26th. As travel begins to rise once more, the themes at this year’s event will remain a constant source of inspiration. However, the […]