EHL Hospitality Business School Announces Short 3-Day Course: Designing Hotel and Restaurant Concepts
The course will focus on presenting, illustrating and discussing what hospitality concepts are exactly, how to design and implement them.
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BLLA Opens the 2022 Boutique Hotel Sentiment Survey for Input by the World’s Boutique Hoteliers
The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) is committed to enlightening and uplifting the community of boutique hotels and businesses through research, whitepapers, and surveys. The goal of this year’s Boutique Hotel Sentiment Survey is to assess the state of the global boutique hotel sector over the past 12 months.
Visionary Architect Bill Bensley Returns to InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, His Breath-Taking Breakout Project
Bill Bensley, the acclaimed architect, landscape architect, artist and interior designer who created InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, is returning to the scene of his breakout project this year, as this extraordinary resort on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula celebrates its 10th anniversary with a series of remarkable renovations.
BLLA’s Annual Boutique Awards Now Open for Submission
LOS ANGELES - The industry’s official association to global boutique hotels and boutique businesses has opened its annual Awards nomination site at blla.org/awards. The 2022 Awards, curated by BLLA, include categories for hotels, boutique businesses, design projects, vendors & suppliers, and a separate one exclusively for nominating boutique hotel owners and general managers.
BLLA Launches the Global Boutique Hotel Owners & Founders Directory
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 pillar of education for executives, professionals, and students who continually disrupt the hospitality industry through their fearless approach to being a part of “the village” that creates hotel experiences.The association will continue to act as the central hub for the niche and this evergreen list of owners and founders will help give credibility to hoteliers who go against the grain and stand for individuality. It is important to show the industry how you can be successful and independent. The association wants to ensure that the industry knows the various paths one can go down to create a hotel and how BLLA supports its efforts with resources, contacts, and timely information.BLLA’s Board of Advisors and Education Committee will expand on this initiative with more tools to help the independent side of the industry thrive. From identifying the right tech stack to labor success practices, to sourcing products, the association is continually at the forefront of important initiatives and best practices for owners.You will be able to interact one-on-one with many of these owners at the association’s upcoming conferences:Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, June 8 in New York CityWomen in Travel & Hospitality Conference, July 11-12 in Los AngelesBoutique Hotel Owners Conference, October 24-25 in Los AngelesIn BLLA fashion, we invite the larger community to continue celebrating those who dare to be different.
The Hospitality Industry’s Impressive Ambition and Creative Ingenuity
In a normal year, travel trends constantly ebb and flow. Certain destinations will become popular, experiences will pique interest and new technology will influence the desires and habits of vacationers and backpackers alike. Some destinations remain popular, while others are influenced by movies or popular culture illuminating new spots. Elizabeth Gilbert’s 2006 “Eat, Pray, Love” made the New York Time’s Best Seller list for 137 weeks and suddenly thousands of people were flocking to Bali, claiming to have been inspired by Gilbert’s novel and new tours advertised the full “Eat, Pray, Love,” experience.
BLLA Welcomes Hybrid Hospitality Pioneer edyn to Its Prestigious Hotel Program
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.
BLLA Welcomes Standard International to its Prestigious Hotel Program
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.
St. Julian Hotels and Residences Announces Board of Directors
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.
How Intentional Design Caters to a New Generation of Needs
Modern lifestyle is inarguably dramatically changing, as it naturally does over time, but now it is vastly due to the 2019 global pandemic that kept most of the population at home. From work environment, socializing, education, and travel, the way the population is learning to interact with the world has significantly shifted, and companies big and small are all learning how to navigate the post-pandemic world. This year’s Boutique Lifestyle Leadership Conference, held virtually, addressed how the unfortunate events stunted the growth of the industry while speakers also looked towards an optimistic future, facilitating conversations on how the tourism community will adapt to new policies and the ways in which the industry is drastically changing.
Spain’s Cultural Capital Gets an Injection of Contemporary Sophistication With The Arrival of the Madrid EDITION
A heady mix of powerful architecture, refined culture, impressive art, a rich culinary history and an insatiable love of the good life has made Madrid one of the most captivating and alluring cities in the world. The arrival of the EDITION brand further boosts the Spanish capital’s attraction with a refined offering that encapsulates the city’s beguiling individuality and essence. “Madrid, for us, is a truly world-class capital,” says Ian Schrager, the visionary pioneer of the boutique and lifestyle hotel concept, EDITION hotels, PUBLIC hotels and many other innovative and groundbreaking ideas. “It’s just a beautiful city that marches to its own beat and goes its own way.”
CallisonRTKL Hospitality Forecast 2022
The guest of 2022 is more likely to be domestic than international, to come seeking experiences and activities, not just views. They will continue to mix business with pleasure, playing into the Bleisure trend, and will commonly work at some point during their stay. Their most prioritised luxury will be personal wellness, with this increasingly linking to the wellness and the sustainability of the places they visit and the alignment of these to their social and environmental values, 83% of global travellers think sustainable travel is vital, with 61% saying the pandemic has made them want to travel more sustainably in the future.
Announcing the BLLA Board of Advisors for 2022
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 best boutique hotels and small, independently owned brands.
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Welcomes Six New Members, Offering Discerning Travelers Unique Experiences Across the U.S.
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection ("Curator") is kicking off the New Year by welcoming six new members to its growing portfolio of independent hotels and resorts. Spanning California, Vermont, Colorado, and Hawaii, these destinations offer unique experiences with nature as a backdrop, allowing guests to align mind, body, and spirit.
The Set Collection Announces Four New Property Additions
The Set Collection is delighted to announce that one of Asia’s most lauded luxury hospitality brands, The House Collective will comprise the next four properties to become a part of its leading edge hotel representation company. The House Collective’s four hotels join The Set Collection’s four founding member hotels: Hotel Cafe Royal in London, Conservatorium in Amsterdam, Lutetia in Paris and Mamilla hotel in Jerusalem.
Avenir Hospitality Acquires 4 Boutique Hotels in Cannon Beach and Partners with Life House for Management
Avenir Hospitality (“Avenir”) has announced its acquisition of the Cannon Beach Hotel Collection, a portfolio of 4 boutique hotels located in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Avenir has partnered with New York-based boutique hotel operator Life House to manage the portfolio, which represents the company’s first properties in the Pacific Northwest.
PM Hotel Group Continues Growth Momentum with Announcement of Modus Hotels Merger
PM Hotel Group, one of the US’ leading hotel management companies, today announces its merger with Modus Hotels.
Presenting Bergman Design House
Bergman Design House has an enviable portfolio of international projects at some of the most exclusive addresses. Co-founded in 2017 by Marie Soliman and Albin Berglund, the firm is regarded internationally as leading creative movers and shakers in the industry. With over 25 years of combined experience, Marie and Albin, a dynamic husband and wife duo, have created a luxury design studio that specialises in the hotel, commercial, residential and superyacht industries.
Hybrid Lives #2 | Think Outside The Silo
Hybrid Lives with David Keen is a limited podcast series from QUO. In each episode, David engages space-makers from around the world to discuss the evolving role of places. Join us in considering the impact our increasingly multifaceted lives have on the places we work, sleep and gather.
The 2022 Travel Trends with Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts
Inviting guests to discover some of the world’s most captivating destinations, with a portfolio that spans the globe, Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts is rooted in providing enriching experiences and heartfelt hospitality. From Marrakech to the Maldives, each of the properties is dedicated to providing experiences unique to its own corner of the world. Following a year of travel restrictions for many, the brand is delighted to be welcoming travellers back to their properties in 2022, with exciting new offerings that align with the top trends projected for next year, be it story-telling travel in the Tunisia or 3G travel in Mauritius.