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September 4, 2023

Starting Small and the Outdoor Hospitality Approach

In the independent and boutique hospitality industry, entrepreneurs and professionals are increasingly recognizing the value of innovative design and outdoor experiences. This article delves into insights from industry experts who gathered at a recent BLLA conference, The Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA, to discuss the significance of starting small, embracing outdoor hospitality, and crafting extraordinary travel encounters.

By Ariela Goharik Kiradjian, Partner & COO, BLLA

Opinion Article

August 31, 2023

Identity ideal: Why your hotel concept should appeal to all senses

People judge a book by its cover as they judge a hotel by its look and feel. If you are developing a new concept for your hotel, think about all its graphic, verbal and sensorial aspects.

By Youri Sawerschel, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Creative Supply

External Article

August 28, 2023

Art, Design, Luxury Hotels: Exploring Asia With Designer Bill Bensley

Anyone who has stayed in an exuberantly designed hotel in Asia has most likely experienced the designs of Bill Bensley: the Bangkok-based designer is the creative force behind The Siam Hotel Bangkok; Rosewood Luang Prabang, Shinta Mani Angkor and Capella Hanoi among others. Apart from his hotel designs, though, Bensley is also an artist and philanthropist and those three interests combine in the first Bensley Art Trail, a 12 day tour for those interested in art, design, luxury and conservation from November 28th-December 10th. Bensley will lead it, taking 12 guests behind the scenes of several of those hotels as well as his home, with itinerary details constructed by the Bangkok based luxury, bespoke travel company Smiling Albino. Proceeds will go to the Shinta Mani Foundation which is based in Cambodia to fund 32 scholarships for students of the Shinta Mani Foundation Hospitality School, Class of 2024.

Forbes, BENSLEY and Shinta Mani Hotel Group

External Article

August 25, 2023

The man behind the world’s sexiest (and most elitist) hotels

Ian Schrager is the guy who made Studio 54 the hottest nightclub in history (think Bianca Jagger atop a white horse) and went on to create hotels so hip — the Delano South Beach in Miami, Mondrian in LA, St Martins Lane in London — you had to look a certain way to book a room.

timesonline.co.uk

Press Release

August 23, 2023

‘Experiences’ Matter for Travelers Looking for Independent Luxury Boutique Hotel Stays

Oshibori hot towel on arrival. Breathtaking views from a rooftop deck and bar overlooking the coastline; ideal for morning coffee and yoga classes, oyster shucking, fireside S’more’s, and evening cocktails. Galley kitchens on each floor featuring local eats and pastries that are re-stocked three times a day. Concierge-packed picnic baskets filled with delicious cheeses, snacks and local wine to enjoy on area beaches or rocky cliffs. An open-air Moke electric house car at guests’ disposal to transport them to local farms, restaurants, wineries/vineyards, breweries/distilleries, private boating/sailing charters, and pottery/art classes.

Meyer Jabara

Explainer

August 17, 2023

Best Practices for Selecting a Hospitality Interior Design Firm for Your Next Hotel Development

Choosing the right hospitality interior design firm is of utmost importance for the success of any hotel development project. Whether it's an intimate setting or large-scale property, boutique hotel or extensive resort, branded or independent, the stories told through design have the power to connect people to places and to evoke emotion and meaning.The interior design of a hotel plays a pivotal role in creating a truly one-of-a- kind environment that can transform a space and tell a story in every detail. To ensure that your hotel project aligns with your vision, it is imperative to adhere to the core values of your project and develop a seamless relationship with your design and procurement team.

By Leslie Schultz, Chief Design Officer, Interior Image Group (IIG)

Press Release

August 16, 2023

Bill Bensley is back with another full immersion weekend workshop to help you ‘Discover Your Inner Artist’

Bill Bensley, the ultimate art world “outsider”, invites a select few to join him from September 15-17 to “Discover Your Inner Artist” at the stunning InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the five-star resort nestled in 39 hectares of nature on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula.

BENSLEY

Vietnam

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Amadeus Hospitality

Press Release

August 15, 2023

Celebrate 100 years of modern architecture with Bauhaus stays on Airbnb

This month marks the 100th year since the first exhibition of the Bauhaus school of art and design was held in Weimar, Germany. On August 15th, 1923, the groundbreaking design exhibition effectively catapulted modern architecture, as we know it today, into the wider world.

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Press Release

August 9, 2023

Buster Brown, an Icon at the Craddock Terry Hotel, Crosses Over the Rainbow Bridge

Buster Brown, a wire-haired fox terrier and the original Official Greeter at the Craddock Terry Hotel, Marriott Tribute Portfolio, in Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully crossed over the rainbow bridge on August 7, 2023.

Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

Opinion Article

August 9, 2023

A New Wave of Hoteliers

With five generations in the workplace, industries are rapidly changing - from the ways employees communicate to younger employees stepping into executive roles. Hospitality is just one of the many industries ushering in a new wave of leadership and undergoing structural changes, as well as, overall transitions in recent years. The older generation of leaders are stepping away from executive level positions and welcoming in a new group of executives that are transforming the industry and becoming the leaders that they used to look up to.

By Kirk Pederson, COO, PM Hotel Group

Opinion Article

July 28, 2023

The (Last?) Resort: Has The Destination Had Its Day In The Sun?

How can resorts reach a wider audience? Is an ‘authentic resort’ an oxymoron? And is there potential for an entirely new model? FRAME’s editor at large Tracey Ingram and Creative Supply’s Youri Sawerschel examine whether resorts are ready for a revolution.

By Tracey Ingram and Youri Sawerschel

Press Release

July 18, 2023

Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse is back on Airbnb – but this time, Ken’s hosting

This summer, it’s Ken’s turn to take hosting for a spin. That’s right – Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse is back by popular demand on Airbnb – with a twist.

Airbnb

Malibu, California, United States

Press Release

June 23, 2023

An Interview with Richard Valtr

The BLLA Events Team sat down with Richard Valtr, Founder of Mews, and one of our facilitators from the 2023 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8.

By Richard Valtr, Founder, Mews

Press Release

June 16, 2023

An Interview with Jason Pinto

The BLLA Events Team sat down with Jason Pinto, COO of Pace Revenue, and one of our facilitators from the 2023 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8.

By Jason Pinto, Co-Founder and Chief Operation Officer (COO) of Pace Revenue, FLYR Hospitality

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June 14, 2023

Introducing Directions: A New Hedonism

What does it mean to live well and to enjoy oneself while still making responsible choices? Who are the people wringing the infinite bounties of creation from their patches of the earth and empowering their communities in the process? After years of unending global challenges, what are we collectively seeking? These questions and more are at the core of the new issue of Directions, the Design Hotels’ magazine.

Design Hotels

Press Release

June 12, 2023

An Interview with Deborah O’Donnell

The BLLA Events Team sat down with Deborah O’Donnell, Director Strategic Sales, Lodging & Institutions at DIRECTV, as she prepared to participate in the 2023 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8.

BLLA and DIRECTV HOSPITALITY

Press Release

June 8, 2023

Lark Hotels Expands Its Lark Independent Portfolio Into the Southeast With Four Hotels

Lark announces the debut of four new Lark Independents along North Carolina’s southern shore: The Beach House and The Starlite Inn in Carolina Beach, and The Admiral’s Quarters Motel and The Sand Dunes in Kure Beach. The independently-owned boutique hotels will now be managed and operated by Lark, growing its portfolio of Lark Independents to 18 hotel properties throughout the United States.

Lark Hotels

North Carolina, United States

Press Release

June 7, 2023

BLLA Interview with Marissa Ballan, Vice President, Global Investment Management at citizenM

The BLLA Events Team sits down with Marissa Ballan, Vice President, Global Investment Management at citizenM Hotels, as she prepares to participate in the 2023 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8.

BLLA

Supplier News

June 2, 2023

An Interview with Richard Roderick

The BLLA Events Team sits down with Richard Roderick, Partner & Executive Vice President at Lockton, as he prepares to attend the 2023 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8.

BLLA

Press Release

May 26, 2023

An Interview with Curtis Crimmins

CC: I’m a lifelong hotelier who got my first taste of the business by following my mom to work while she was a hotel housekeeper. Though these visits sparked my love of hotels, the reason my mom brought me to work has darker roots, it was to keep me safe from her abusive partner.

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