Keeping Boutique Hotel Properties as Independent Hotels

The impressive spirit of wisdom and leadership that exists around the world to remain independent is alive and well and being celebrated consistently With the recent announcement of Hyatt purchasing Dream Hotels, this is the exact moment to reflect on big chains buying out smaller boutique brands. It may be a good move for the […]

BLLA Conference Discusses the Future of People in Boutique Hospitality

Keeping your independence in today’s hospitality industry as more travelers opt for authentic experiences backed by heartfelt owners and their teams On October 25th and 26th, a very special gathering of the top hospitality professionals attended the 2022 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA in Westlake Village, CA. Over the two-day event, hotel owners, operators, […]

Event Design and Leadership Trailblazers

A deep dive into the skillful gathering of boutique hotel leaders powered by BLLA  BLLA (the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association) is known for hosting multiple annual conferences leading the future of boutique hospitality. These events invite top leaders in the industry to network, celebrate one another’s successes, and consider a wide range of topics, from […]

An Interview with Alex Kirkwood

The Founder & President of Kirkwood Collection speaks his truth on boutique hospitality. BLLA: Why are you excited to be a facilitator? AK: “The boutique hotel industry is a dynamic industry that is constantly evolving, and I’m always happy and honored to provide insight.” BLLA: Why is it important for boutique hotel owners to gather […]

TIEWN’s Dedication to Female Empowerment in Travel & Hospitality

Takeaways from BLLA & TIEWN’s 2022 Women in Travel & Hospitality Conference, Issue 2 LOS ANGELES, CA – Since 1987, Frances Kiradjian has demonstrated a fierce commitment to disrupting the travel and hospitality landscape by redefining the path to success for women in these sectors and creating inclusive platforms elevating female voices. This also created the […]

Persistent Empowerment & Embracing the Beauty of the Feminine

Takeaways from BLLA & TIEWN’s 2022 Women in Travel & Hospitality Conference, Issue 1 LOS ANGELES, CA – On July 11-12, 2022, the Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network met at both The Aster and the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills to engage in captivating dialogue and celebrate diverse leadership in travel and hospitality. Ariela Kiradjian and […]

How Boutique Brands are Revolutionizing the Hospitality Industry

Takeaways from BLLA’s 2022 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, Issue 2 Los Angeles, CA – At this year’s Annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, we asked the Senior Vice President of Development at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Andrea Foster, why she believes in the boutique hotel movement. Her response not only highlights the ingenuity driving forward the […]

Restructuring Hotel Operations

Takeaways from BLLA’s 2022 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, Issue 1 Los Angeles, CA – The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association hosts a variety of conferences, roundtable conversations, and celebrations highlighting the independent and specialized approach to hospitality. On June 8th, The Boutique Hotel Investment Conference invited leaders, investors, founders, and managers to discuss the promising future of […]

An Interview with Luca Zambello

The CEO & Co-Founder of Jurny speaks his truth on boutique hotel investment. BLLA: How did you come to enter the hospitality industry? LZ: “About 12 years ago, I noticed that, despite the fact that there were short-term rentals available in Los Angeles, they weren’t advertised online. When I first got involved with this industry, […]

Panel Spotlight: Creative Deal Structures + Operational Insights

We recently chatted with the experts on the “Creative Deal Structures + Operational Insights” panel to give our community a glimpse into their thoughts on boutique hotel investment. Take a look below! Atit Jariwala, CEO of Bridgeton BLLA: How have boutique hotel operations evolved over the last 2 years? AJ: “During the Covid-19 pandemic, it […]