The Artisans: Kurt Bjorkman
The BLLA Team sits down with Kurt Bjorkman, Chief Operating Officer of The Ranch at Laguna Beach, as he delves into his experience as a boutique hotelier.
Press Releases
W Hotels Announces the Launch of Live Electronic Music Showcase: W PRESENTS
W Hotels Worldwide today announced the launch of W PRESENTS, an innovative live electronic showcase series featuring headlining artists handpicked by Leah Chisholm (LP Giobbi), Global Director of Music for W Hotels. All performers will be selected by Chisholm, including several opening acts who are part of her FEMME HOUSE organization, a collective that prides itself in creating equitable opportunities for women and gender-expansive individuals in the music industry.
AHLA’s Chip Rogers joins cast of Hotels ByDesign
American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers is joining the cast of Hotels ByDesign.
Sonesta Creates Luxury & Lifestyle Lodging Development Team
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S., today announced the establishment of a Luxury & Lifestyle Lodging Development Team. The team will lead Sonesta’s growth of its Upper Upscale brands, which include The James and The Royal Sonesta franchises in the Americas. Today’s announcement underscores Sonesta’s commitment to and growing leadership position within the burgeoning lifestyle and luxury sectors.
The Artisans: Eric Freitas Orford
The BLLA Team sits down with Eric Freitas Orford, General Manager of The Ludlow, as he delves into his experience as a boutique hotelier.
The Artisans: Jessica Berry
The BLLA Team sits down with Jessica Berry, Hospitality Manager at Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel, as she delves into her experience as a boutique hotelier.
Four Florida Coastal Gems Join Prestigious Opal Collection
The award-winning Opal Collection recently added four more extraordinary properties to its prestigious portfolio of Florida hotels and resorts: The Atlantic Suites on the Ave in Delray Beach; The Capri Inn in Naples; The Lucie on Hutchinson Island; and Reefhouse Resort & Marina in Key Largo. Like the other Florida properties in the Opal Collection, these four additions are located on some of the Sunshine State’s most treasured coastline, showcasing awe-inspiring sunrises or breathtaking sunsets.
IIG Strengthens Position as a Design Leader in Luxury, Lifestyle and Boutique with the Completion of Hotel West & Main
Interior Image Group (IIG) is well positioned for continued growth in 2023 with a robust project pipeline and the widely celebrated completion of Hotel West & Main hotelwestandmain.
The Artisans: Kevin O’Shea
The BLLA Team sits down with Kevin O’Shea, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Salt Hotels, as he delves into his experience as a boutique hotelier.
BLLA’s Owners Conference has consistently been a gathering place for boutique hotels & their staff over the past 10 years
This October, Geronimo Hospitality Group traveled to sunny California to attend the Boutique Hotel Owners Conference hosted by BLLA at the Westlake Village Inn in the Los Angeles area.
The Kessler Collection Announces Art Contest Winners
Launched on November 7 with a prominent billboard in New York City’s Times Square, The Next Original contest asked up-and-coming artists to submit original artwork – including paintings, sculptures, photography, mixed media, fiber, printmaking and other media – to be reviewed by a panel of judges led by Kessler. The Kessler Collection received submissions from more than 1,500 artists across the United States.
The Awards Series 2022: THIERRY LASRY
The BLLA Team sits down with THIERRY LASRY, Winner of the Boutique Business of the Year Award! Hear from the perspectives of the founder, Thierry Lasry, and the architect, Larry Cohn!
The Awards Series 2022: Justin Grimes
The BLLA Team sits down with Justin Grimes, Regional Managing Director at Kennebunkport Resort Collection & Runner-Up for the Boutique Hotel General Manager of the Year Award! Hear what Justin has to say.
The Awards Series 2022: L’Ermitage Beverly Hills
The BLLA Team sits down with L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, Winner of the Boutique Hotel Design of the Year Award for Branding & Visual Identity! Hear what Scott Berger, General Manager of L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, has to say.
The BLLA Awards Series 2022: Anton Moore
The BLLA Team sits down with Anton Moore, General Manager of Gansevoort Meatpacking & Winner of the Boutique Hotel General Manager of the Year Award! Hear what Anton has to say.
Sleep inside DJ Khaled’s legendary sneaker closet, now on Airbnb
Major key alert! Following his latest ventures assembling the biggest names in music for his #1 album “God Did” and revealing his newest Jordan Brand collaboration, DJ Khaled is putting all his passion into another one: Airbnb Host.
The Awards Series 2022: Marram Montauk
The BLLA Team sits down with Marram Montauk, Winner of the Boutique Hotel of the Year – North America Award! Hear what Atit Jariwala, Founder of Marram Montauk, has to say.
The Awards Series 2022: The Madrona
The BLLA Team sits down with The Madrona, Runner-Up for the Boutique Hotel of the Year – North America Award! Hear what Cory Schisler, Partner at The Madrona, has to say.
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!
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.