How Next-Gen Tech Is Leveling the Playing Field for Independents in the Race for Guest Loyalty
Ellis Connolly | September 13, 2022
By Ellis Connolly At a dinner last year, I overheard a conversation unfolding between two other guests, one of whom worked at a PR agency. “Believe it or not, micro-influencers are often more impactful from a social media marketing standpoint than the big players,” she shared, at which point my ears pricked up to listen closely. “Campaigns with someone at a high level of fame, like Kim Kardashian, will cost a company incomprehensible sums of money – which may be fine if the ROI justifies it, but if the engagement is predominantly views and general sponsored exposure rather than tangible actions, it’s not necessarily a smart busin...
Join The Independent Lodging Congress At INDIE Congress 2022: Los Angeles
Independent Lodging Congress | September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022 – The Independent Lodging Congress’s largest annual event, INDIE Congress, will return to Los Angeles at The Line LA on October 11-13, 2022. Leaders in independent hospitality development will meet for three days of collaboration, disruption and innovation among the world’s leading hospitality minds. Uniting industry leaders and visionaries both inside and out of the independent lodging space, the conference will feature a local tour of Los Angeles’ up-and-coming hospitality scenes, keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions that will inspire and ignite strategic ideation for the next generation of ...
Boutique Hotel Owners to Gather in Los Angeles to Discuss This Rapidly Growing Sector and Celebrate the 2022 BLLA Award Winners
BLLA | September 1, 2022
Industry leaders create a stellar agenda for the 11th annual Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA Los Angeles, September 1, 2022 – The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) is returning to the live stage for the 3rd time this year with the Boutique Hotel Owners Conference on October 25-26 at the Westlake Village Inn in Los Angeles, California. This leadership event (commonly known as the BLLA Leadership Conference/Symposium) is uniting global pioneers in the boutique hospitality space to celebrate what it means to be a hotelier in this contemporary age of travel. Both consumers and hotel developers are choosing the boutique...
Reimagining the Future of Hospitality With BLLA’s Groundbreaking Podcast Show, The Unfamiliar Shift
BLLA | August 9, 2022
Los Angeles – August 9, 2022 - The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) is launching its first podcast show under the original digital webinar series, "The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela,” sponsored by Solonis. After a successful run of the webinar show for the past few years, the association has transitioned its virtual content into a podcast series from the request of the community. As on-demand audio is absolutely booming in global popularity in 2022, we anticipate a ramped-up following of BLLA supporters tuning in on a regular basis. This podcast about the Boutique Hospitality community brings top executives and leaders i...
Avocet Hospitality Acquires The Admiral in Mobile, Alabama for $21 Million
The Admiral | July 12, 2022
CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 12, 2022) – The Admiral Hotel is now a part of the Avocet Hospitality portfolio, following the closing of the property on June 27, 2022. The Charleston-based hospitality group purchased the hotel for $21 million. Located in Mobile’s Historic District, The Admiral is an upscale, historic property that has celebrated the city’s heritage with each of its guests since it was originally opened in 1940. “Historic hotels are our passion, and The Admiral is a perfect fit alongside our existing historic properties, including The Vendue in Charleston, SC and The Read House in Chattanooga, TN,” says Pietro Giardini, R...
5 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Change Your S&C System and Why It’s Quicker and Easier Than You Might Think
Ryan Hamilton | July 6, 2022
By Ryan Hamilton, Co-Founder, SalesAndCatering.com and Bluebuzzard Technology Group Within the hospitality space, groups and events represent a profitable business segment. From events to group bookings and corporate meetings, the sales and catering software hotels have in place will ultimately make or break a hotel’s ability to attract high-ticket group business. With this in mind, many hotels (independent properties and chains alike) have begun seeking more modern, cloud-based S&C platforms that provide their teams with the tools needed to attract group business and, more importantly, ‘wow’ event planners and attendees. Hotelie...
The 10th Annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA and Its Resounding Success After a 3-Year Hiatus
BLLA | June 22, 2022
Attendees ranked the speakers, content, and experience 'best in class' Los Angeles – June 21, 2022 - The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) held its annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 8th at the iconic Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom in New York City. Nearly 200 attendees came together to celebrate the flourishing sector of boutique hospitality and gain top-tier insight into where the industry is heading. The conference day was filled with meaningful panels, case studies, debates, and think tanks – all pointing toward the passion and resiliency of such a daring community of boutique believers. Watch the short ...
Pillows Maurits at the Park Set for Q4 2022 Opening in Amsterdam
Pillows Hotels | June 6, 2022
In the heart of Amsterdam, a 20th-century monumental building has been given new life as a luxury five-star hotel, following a delicate and meticulous transformation process. Maurits at the Park is the seventh property from Pillows Hotels, the acclaimed hospitality brand known for its refined hotels and restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium. With 88 luxury rooms and suites, a fine dining restaurant, a brasserie, two bars, a private lounge area, and several meeting spaces, the hotel is set to become Amsterdam’s newest hot spot. A hub for gastronomy, events, and curated experiences drawing inspiration from its beautiful natural surrou...
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