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Design & Architecture

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Wyndham Rewards Unveils Mural Honoring The Greensboro Six at Gillespie Golf Course

Civil rights pioneers, The Greensboro Six, are being celebrated today with the unveiling of a mural at historic Gillespie Golf Course in Greensboro, N.C. The culmination of a year-long journey first announced during last year's 84th annual Wyndham Championship, the outdoor mural, created by Brooklyn-based artist Vincent Ballentine, highlights the six men's role in helping desegregate the game of golf while celebrating First Tee - Central Carolina, which today calls Gillespie home.

Wyndham
North Carolina, United States
Press Release

Future Trends in Boutique Hotels

As the boutique hotel industry continues to evolve, staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. At the upcoming Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, taking place on September 16-17, industry leaders will share their perspectives on the future trends shaping boutique hotels. Here are insights and advice from four of the conference speakers: Tara Medina, Kimberly Walker, Deborah O’Donnell, and Alexandra Walterspiel.

BLLA
Press Release

Why Partner with BLLA: Benefits for Vendors and Sponsors

In the ever-evolving world of boutique hospitality, partnering with the BLLA and sponsoring our premier events, such as the upcoming Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, offers unparalleled benefits for vendors and sponsors. Industry leaders from DIRECTV HOSPITALITY, Capital One Travel, and Jonas Chorum share their experiences and insights into how this partnership has driven visibility, networking, and business growth.

BLLA
Press Release

Phaidon, Monacelli, and The Leading Hotels of the World Launch 'Design: The Leading Hotels of the World' Series

Phaidon, Monacelli, and The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) are pleased to announce Design: The Leading Hotels of the World, the first in a multi-volume series created in close collaboration with LHW and the New York-based media company The Slowdown. With this richly illustrated first volume, discover more than 70 of the world’s most sumptuously designed hotels, all carefully selected from LHW’s legendary portfolio.

LHW
Press Release

The Impact of Boutique Hotels on the Travel Industry

In an evolving travel landscape, boutique hotels have emerged as significant players, reshaping the industry with their unique offerings and innovative approaches. To gain insights into this transformation, we interviewed key leaders from BLLA member hotels, including Kurt Bjorkman, COO of The Ranch at Laguna Beach; Jon Sakshaug, CEO of Hotel Emma; Dina Belon-Sayre, President of Staypineapple and Hannan Zanzuri, Founder & CEO of Odentio. Their perspectives reveal the profound impact boutique hotels are having on the travel industry and highlight future trends that promise to sustain this momentum.

BLLA
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Radical Innovation
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citizenM redefines the hybrid work experience with the launch of co-working

In response to the evolving needs of modern professionals, hotel and lifestyle brand citizenM is expanding its innovative membership program to include co-working benefits across its portfolio of 34 hotels (and counting) worldwide. Designed to serve the growing demand for flexible co-working space and on-the-go solutions, this initiative embodies citizenM's commitment to fostering creativity and connection in the heart of urban landscapes.

Another Star
Press Release

The Power of Networking at the Boutique Hotel Owners Conference

The Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, hosted by the Boutique Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA), stands as a pivotal event for the boutique and lifestyle hotel industry. Bringing together professionals from across the globe, the conference offers unparalleled opportunities for attendees to connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses. This event focuses on the power of networking, as evidenced by the glowing testimonials from participants. Here’s a closer look at how networking at the conference drives success and fosters community.

BLLA
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Eleven New Properties Join Relais & Châteaux

Just as our hotels and restaurants each celebrate their own uniqueness and distinct local connections, we appreciate our guests also want to pursue one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experiences. We invite you to discover the regions, gastronomy and art de vivre of these new members’ establishments in Africa (Botswana), the United States (Louisiana), Europe (Spain, Romania and France), Middle East (Israel and Egypt) and Asia (China and India).

Relais & Chateaux
Press Release

Hilton Expands Global Luxury Portfolio with Nearly 400 Extraordinary Boutique Hotels through its Exclusive Partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hilton is dramatically expanding its portfolio of luxury hotel experiences with the addition of nearly 400 boutique properties from the exquisite Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection. Starting today, hundreds of these properties will be available on all Hilton direct booking channels, including Hilton.com and the Hilton Honors app.

Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels
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Mews
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The Craddock Terry Hotel Named One of the Best in Central Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine

The Craddock Terry Hotel, an award-winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Lynchburg, is thrilled to announce that Virginia Living Magazine has once again recognized it as one of the Best Hotels in Central Virginia. This prestigious recognition is part of the 12th annual Best of Virginia Readers’ Survey, in which over 50,000 readers participated.

Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Press Release

Artist Vincent Ballentine Selected to Help Honor Greensboro Six; Unveils Concept for Wyndham Rewards Commissioned Mural

Following a nation-wide search that saw more than 50 submissions from artists coast-to-coast, Wyndham Rewards®, in collaboration with the City of Greensboro and First Tee – Central Carolina, today announced artist Vincent Ballentine has been selected to design and install a commemorative mural honoring civil rights pioneers, The Greensboro Six, at historic Gillespie Golf Course in Greensboro, N.C.

Wyndham
North Carolina, United States
Opinion Article

A Rising Tide

My husband, Jack, and I have been in the hospitality industry for many years, but the origins of this business date back to the 1980s, when we were asked to help revive the Miami Beach area, which was overwhelmed with crime. We opened Penrod’s Beach Club at One Ocean Drive in 1989 and it soon became very popular.In 1997 my husband’s daughter, Nicole, was killed in a car accident, at the age of 18. At that mo-ment, we decided that instead of mourning her death, we were going to celebrate her life. We took out the property’s pool and Jack planted trees to create a garden by the sea, filled with lights and candles.

Robert Walters
By Robert Walters, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Global Asset Solutions
Opinion Article

Designing Diversely

For today's traveler, the possibilities are nearly endless. Someone vacationing in my homebase of Honolulu, for example, can stay anywhere from a limited-service hotel to a luxe oceanfront resort and spa to a secluded Airbnb.

Paul McElroy
By Paul McElroy, Executive Vice President, Highgate, Highgate Hotels, L.P.