The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) recently celebrated its 2015 Annual Leadership Symposium held at Santa Monica, California’s Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows on October 23rd .
The three-day event drew more than 70 guest speakers and 270 attendees that included boutique hoteliers, vendors, and media partners. During the symposium, BLLA hosted an awards gala honoring some of the most talented in the industry.
The 2015 BLLA award recipients are:
Boutique Hotel of the Year
Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa, A Destination Luxury Hotel, Kirkland, Washington
Lifestyle Hotel of the Year
Grand Bohemian Hotel, the Kessler Collection, Orlando, Florida
Hotelier of the Year
Karie Hall, vice president and GM, The Cromwell Hotel Las Vegas
Person of the Year
Alex Glasscock, founder and owner, the Ranch at Live Oak / Malibu
BLLA Board Member of the Year
Jonathan Falik, founder and CEO, JF Capital Advisors
BLLA Special Recognition Award
Lana Dubovik Boissier, principal, Hospitality Atelier
BLLA Special Recognition Award
Marjorie Feltus Hawkins, IIDA, principal, Feltus Hawkins Design
Inner Circle Club Member of the Year
James M. Shaffer, executive vice president, Venture Programs
The BLLA Boutique Hotel Investment Conference will follow in New York on June 8th.
