The Awards Series 2022: Nile Tuzun
The BLLA Team sits down with Nile Tuzun, Founder & Chief Creative Storyteller at Studio Nilebrand and BLLA Board Member of the Year!
Press Releases
Winners of 2022 BLLA Boutique Lifestyle Hospitality Awards
The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) celebrated the 13th annual hospitality awards on October 25th during the organization’s Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, which was held in the Los Angeles suburbs at the stunning Westlake Village Inn. The Awards recognize global leaders, innovators, and icons in every corner of the boutique, lifestyle, and luxury world.
Marriott Bonvoy Launches “Travel by Design,” a Design-focused Platform Introducing Untold Stories to At-Home Streaming
Marriott Bonvoy® – Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning loyalty program, and endless experiences – today announced the launch of Travel by Design, an integrated content platform showcasing never-before-told design stories that inspired some of the world’s most extraordinary hotels. Marriott Bonvoy is collaborating with Samsung to create the first-ever exclusive branded destination within Samsung’s free, ad-supported streaming service, Samsung TV Plus. Starting November 1, 2022, Samsung TV Plus viewers can simply select a tile on the service home screen to explore the on-demand library to immerse themselves in a curated collection of travel video content.
Matters of Design
Members of Design Hotels around the world are known for their interior visions, some of which are created by up-and-coming designers and others by industry heavyweights. Be it the former or the latter, our properties excel in establishing visionary interior design concepts. The signature aesthetic languages found at these eight hotels—from New York City to an Italian village to a Maldivian atoll—are particularly worth highlighting.
2022 Can Earth’s Moon save our fragile planet?
Key elements of Moon World Resorts Inc.’s unique Destination Resort project, MOON, will be sustainability and net zero carbon emissions, deliverable on day one! Multiple leading edge Environmental programs throughout MOON will be overseen by industry expert, David N. Oswald, FRCGS, and his team at Canadian based DE Design + Environment Inc., a globally recognized leader in environmental design practice. MOON will expand the environmental boundaries well beyond current aspirations with an acute focus on demonstrating precisely how and why “it’s not too late for planet Earth.”
Once Upon A Time... There Was The Future Orient Express Train
140 years ago, Georges Nagelmackers turned his dream into reality by launching the first luxury Orient Express trains. Today, the legend continues with the unveiling of the future Orient Express train. Completely re-imagined, the old historic carriages, disappeared, forgotten, and then found again, are back in service. Prior to its launch in 2025, Orient Express reveals its never-before-seen décors revealed in Paris in an immersive exhibition.
Discover Your Inner Creativity at These Six Breathtaking Architectural Stays
To appreciate the amazing work that architects put into the beautifully designed buildings that can be found in every corner of the globe, World Architecture Day is celebrated every first Monday of October (which is 3 October in 2022). With 41%* of global travelers planning to pick a destination for their next trip based on the unique accommodation options available, and in honor of World Architecture Day, we delved into our more than 28 million reported listings across over 158,000 destinations around the world to share a selection of six inspiring architectural stays.
Choice Hotels EMEA reveals refresh concept for its Quality brand
Choice Hotels EMEA, the region’s leading franchisor, has revealed the refresh concept for its Quality brand as part of its EMEA brand portfolio re-energisation strategy.
Vogue and Sofitel share their secrets on mastering the ‘Art de Vivre’
Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France and a celebrated ambassador of French culture around the world, is delighted to announce an unprecedented global partnership with Vogue. Over the next three years, Sofitel and Vogue will share their secrets and savoir-faire through immersive festivals, creative activations, fashion collabs and beauty inspired programs – all designed around the theme of mastering Art de Vivre.
Introducing Eight New Members
At the newest properties to join Design Hotels, guests can enjoy Michelin-starred cuisine in the foothills of the Alps, bask in the Mediterranean sun surrounded by contemporary Cycladic architecture, or hang out in Lisbon’s coolest quarter and get inked downstairs, among much more.
Radisson Collection launches third Art Series exhibition with surrealist photographer Minh T to celebrate the iconic Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice
Radisson Collection - Radisson Hotel Group’s luxury lifestyle collection of iconic properties - is proud to announce their third brand ambassador as part of their global Art Series program. This week sees the launch of surrealist photographer Minh T’s exhibition with the exceptional backdrop of Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice during the city’s key artistic moment of the year: La Biennale.
The Founder & President of Kirkwood Collection speaks his truth on boutique hospitality
The Founder & President of Kirkwood Collection speaks his truth on boutique hospitality. Why is it important for boutique hotel owners to gather in person annually? “It’s important to get together with other hoteliers to have an enlightening exchange of ideas on the advancement of the industry. We’re in the business of building community, so we can’t neglect our own. Gathering gives us the opportunity to discuss shared struggles, celebrate obstacles we’ve overcome, and refresh and inspire each other. These events often act as the catalyst that sparks our creativity and solves our challenges.”
Hyatt and Kiraku Unveil New Hospitality Brand Under Joint Venture
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate and Kiraku, Inc. (Kiraku) have entered into a strategic joint venture that will launch a collection of modern-style hot spring ryokans (Japanese-style inn) in Japan targeting global travelers under the new hospitality brand, ATONA. Hyatt and Kiraku will each own fifty percent of the joint venture and will leverage the expertise and strengths of both Hyatt and Kiraku to develop this new offering.
WorldHotels™ Collection Continues Global Expansion With New Properties in EMEA and NORAM
WorldHotelsTM Collection announced today the expansion of its hotel offerings in premier destinations across Europe and North America. The addition of these exquisite properties is part of the brand’s larger effort to strategically expand its footprint in key destinations across the globe.
Future of Hospitality Institute has launched "future living" research project
The Future of Hospitality Institute, a think tank for the hotel, residential, tourism and leisure sectors, has launched the "future living" research project.
Behind the Scenes: Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Restores its Fernando Botero Sculpture Collection
For many guests visiting Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Maui, being surrounded by eye-catching Fernando Botero sculptures is a highlight of their resort stay.
onefinestay unveils new luxury chalets in Steamboat, Breckenridge and Vail Valley, Colorado
onefinestay, the leading luxury private rental brand offering the world’s finest homes and service, has unveiled three new mountain destinations across the Colorado Rockies, expanding the onefinestay experience with new chalet collections in Steamboat, Breckenridge and Vail & Beaver Creek. The new collections follow onefinestay’s foray into the US mountains in 2021, joining the already established chalet collections in glitzy Aspen, cowboy-cool Jackson Hole and Park City – known by many as having the greatest snow on earth.
Hyatt's New Inclusive Collection to Debut in Bulgaria with Plans for Five All-Inclusive Resorts
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans to expand Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands – with five all-inclusive resorts in Bulgaria. Less than one year since the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group, a leading resort brand management platform, Hyatt continues to strengthen its leadership position in the luxury all-inclusive category. The planned expansion further demonstrates the strength and reputation of Hyatt’s all-inclusive brands as they grow in new markets outside of the Americas to attract diverse groups of travelers seeking immersive all-inclusive resort experiences.
WorldHotels™ Collection Welcomes the Modern Times Hotel to Portfolio in Switzerland
WorldHotels announced today the expansion of its hotel offerings in Switzerland with the addition of the Modern Times Hotel in Vevey on Lake Geneva to the WorldHotels™ Elite Collection.
Thinking outside the box - Aylott + Van Tromp’s adaptable modular cabin is a true game-changer for hospitality operators
Following two years that have seen the hospitality industry severely impacted by the global pandemic, contemporary Interior Design and Branding Studio Aylott + Van Tromp has created Nokken; the world's most adaptable, modular cabin ecosystem, purposely designed to help hospitality operators launch and scale with ease.