Press Releases

March 23, 2023

AHLA’s Chip Rogers joins cast of Hotels ByDesign

American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers is joining the cast of Hotels ByDesign.

AH&LA

March 22, 2023

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.

Sonesta

March 16, 2023

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.

New York, New York, United States

March 10, 2023

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.

Pensacola, Florida, United States

March 10, 2023

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.

OPAL Collection

Florida, United States

Interior Image Group (IIG)

March 9, 2023

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.

Indiana, United States

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January 12, 2023

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.

January 5, 2023

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.

December 20, 2022

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.

Kessler Collection

December 15, 2022

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!

December 8, 2022

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.

Kennebunkport, Maine, United States

December 1, 2022

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.

Beverly Hills, California, United States

November 24, 2022

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.

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New York, New York, United States

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November 21, 2022

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.

Airbnb

November 17, 2022

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.

Montauk, New York, United States

November 10, 2022

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.

Healdsburg, California, United States

November 3, 2022

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!

September 15, 2022

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.

Hilton

Wailea, Hawaii, United States