Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) closed its 2017 Annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference in New York last week with some of the most influential individuals in the industry. Hotel luminaries, executives, and developers gathered at the Times Center in New York to discuss major hospitality trends and provide an in-depth analysis of the rapidly evolving industry.
More than 45 speakers and panelists spoke on the latest in the world of boutique, spanning F&B, design, investment and development, and market share and influence, showcasing forecasts for the remainder of 2017 and beginning of 2018.
Frances Kiradjian, CEO and founder of BLLA, opened the conference with remarks followed by panel discussions including: “Stay Boutique,” “Instagrammable Moments,” “Engaging the Right Market,” “Food + Vibe,” “Infusing the Local Market,” and “Gentrified Neighborhoods to West Hollwood.”
