Revitalizing Architectural Gems with Carolyn Schneider
Season 1, Episode 6 of “The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela”
Carolyn grew up in sunny Los Angeles and graduated from New York University. After working in New York City nightlife and restaurants, it was not long before she fell in love with hotels and started managing Events at Ace Hotel New York.
Overview
Carolyn grew up in sunny Los Angeles and graduated from New York University. After working in New York City nightlife and restaurants, it was not long before she fell in love with hotels and started managing Events at Ace Hotel New York.
From there, she joined the team at Vikram Chatwal Collection in New York, bringing her sales and marketing skills to the forefront.
When Ace Hotel Group decided to open in Downtown LA, Carolyn was recruited to head on back to the West Coast to build accounts from the ground up in a culturally emerging landscape.
Her experience did not stop there. From her work with Proper Hospitality to Sydell Group to even co-founding a consulting company for emerging hospitality companies, Carolyn was a champion of the boutique lifestyle.
Fast forward to the present day, Carolyn is with Casetta Group and is furthering her passion for hospitality, management, and revitalizing small boutique properties.
What You Will Hear:
- How Carolyn established her career in hospitality
- Building Casetta Group
- Casetta Group’s mission statement
- Working in a partnership with Montecito Venture Partners
- New project in Silverlake
- Los Angeles culture
- Being an artisan. Curating art for properties.
- Being a woman owner in the hospitality industry
- Advice for up-and-coming hotel owners
- The importance of understanding all aspects of how a hotel runs
- What boutique means to Carolyn
Season 1 is sponsored by Solonis, the new property management system designed for hotels. Solonis is also a premier partner member of BLLA!
BLLA (Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association)
Founded in 2009, the Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) is the global voice and leading advocate for independent boutique and luxury hospitality. Representing a distinctive and influential sector of the lodging industry, BLLA connects hotel owners, operators, investors, innovators, and industry leaders through advocacy, education, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership.
Through its global community, industry conferences, membership programs, and initiatives including StayBoutique and Boutique Money Group, BLLA champions the individuality, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovation that define boutique hospitality. As the industry evolves, BLLA continues to expand opportunities in investment, technology, artificial intelligence, and visibility and distribution for independent hotels.
At its core, BLLA protects independence, strengthens the boutique hospitality community, and shapes the future of an industry where individuality is the ultimate luxury.
Learn more: BLLA.org | BLLA LinkedIn | StayBoutique