The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) will return to New York this year on June 6 at the Times Center, bringing together an array of elite hoteliers, executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives in the boutique lifestyle industry. More than 40 speakers representing the boutique, lifestyle, wellness, and fashion industries will tackle topics that range from industry success and challenges to the next generation of boutique money.
Javier Egipciaco of Arlo Hotels will explore the ongoing cultural relevance of boutique hotels through immersive experiences, while Annika Meller of Anine Bing will discuss the intersection of fashion in the world of boutique concepts. Highsnobiety’s Jeff Carvahlo will also speak at BLLA this year on his role in the transformation of a blog into a media empire.
“The industry is ever-changing and BLLA is at the forefront of that movement as we continue to elevate, connect and educate the community on the space,” says BLLA founder and CEO Frances Kiradjian. “Our annual Investment conference sets industry trends for the year ahead while connecting true hospitality visionaries.”
“We’ve created an experience to gather the money in boutique and move hospitality forward. BLLA isn’t afraid to do what’s different, we thrive because of that,” adds BLLA COO Ariela Kiradjian.
