Hear from
the attendees.

Hear from the attendees coming to the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA on June 8, 2022 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City

I am most looking forward to meeting with industry friends, hearing about new trends from other hospitality professionals and boutique brand leaders, and discussing new potential Dream Hotel Group projects with developers.
Jay Stein, CEO, Dream Hotel Group

The energy that radiates from boutique hoteliers, capital providers, partners and vendors is unmatched! I look forward to a day full of insightful conversations and meaningful connections.
Kayla Evans, Business Insurance Advisor, Marsh McLennan Agency

I'm excited to see my friends and colleagues in the industry who I haven't seen in quite some time. I'm also very excited to hear some of the incredible speakers at the conference share their experiences and viewpoints on the business.
Dan Daley, Principal, Ten Five Hospitality

BLLA reminds us that hospitality leads with creativity, beauty and emotion. And that the business of hospitality must always follow the art.
Phil Hospod, Founder and CEO, Dovetail + Co

We are excited about the conference as new members of the association in representing women and minority businesses in the industry. We also believe that the conference will expand our network connections and advance our business as the leading boutique hotel owner representatives.
Jennifer Scherer, President, CCCMS Corp.com

Boutique Hotels play an outsized role in setting the trends that define the future of hospitality. The Boutique Hotel Investment Conference will bring together leaders from across the boutique hotel industry to talk about what's next, new development strategies, and forge new connections.
Peter Wright, Divisions Manager, Nestle Premium Waters

I’m very excited to learn how independent hotel groups are pivoting to the current market outlook and what new strategies are in place or they are implementing to have a successful financial recovery from the pandemic.
Hya Valdez, Head of Business Development - Travel Partnerships, Capital One

We are thrilled to be at the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference to share with others who are just as passionate and inspired by the quality, uniqueness, and beautiful architecture with different characteristics of boutique hotels rapidly growing in the hotel industry. We want to build their vision, grow, and prosper along with them.
Sharon Snyder, President, CCCMS Corp.com

I am excited to meet like-minded professionals in a post-COVID world!
Jorgan von Stiening, President, Palisociety

I attend other conferences but I find that the attendees and speakers for Boutique Hotel Investment Conference are aligned with what my needs are especially for small unbranded hotels.
Daphne Hampson, President, Strategic Hospitality Resources Inc

There is truly no better conference to get the pulse on lifestyle independent hotels than BLLA. Year after year, I look forward to attending in order to collaborate with the best of the best in the industry with a focus on the future!
Rick Colangelo, EVP, Pivot Hotels

The boutique hotel industry is on a fast-track growth trajectory with so many fascinating developments, innovative products and sensational experiences. Having tremendous leaders in one place will no doubt offer an incredible day of learning and networking with some of the best of the best.
Jennifer Hawkins, Managing Partner, Hawkins International

I am excited to attend the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference to network and learn from the top independent hoteliers in the industry!
Jenn Parks, Director, Membership and Communications, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection

Looking forward to see all of the potential opportunities and learning new innovative ways to navigate our company's journey.
Benjamin Cooper, Vice President, Investments & Acquisitions in Development, Marcon

I’m excited to meet with attending boutique hotel brands to discuss a potential flag for our new boutique hotel that is currently under development in Vancouver Canada. I’m excited to sit in on the Debt session at the Conference.
Boden Boggs, Vice President, IPP & Hospitality, Marcon

I am looking forward to the conference experience as we grow our portfolio.
Nicolas Paolella, Vice President, Development, Marcon

My company is new to the boutique lifestyle space with 2 new openings in the next 12 months and an additional 2 hotels in the pipeline. I am eager to learn by hearing different perspectives.
Mahavir Patel, President & CEO, Mission Hospitality, LLC

Travel is among the most aspirational things in the world. After many industry-wide near-death experiences, we are all yearning to reconnect in person. We are honored to serve the Insurance, Safety, and Employee Benefits needs of the industry.
Richard Roderick, Partner & EVP, LOCKTON

It's my first time at the conference and I am excited to make new contacts and experience all it has to offer!
Jezzica Lindkrantz, Strategy & Development, Rodrigo Vargas Design

I have a new boutique hotel project I am working on and am excited to connect with investors and professionals in the space about the project and potential partnerships.
Amy da Silva, CEO, Vinedo Hospitality

I'm excited to network and meet fellow BLLA members to better understand how we can support the community and their recruitment efforts to help them build their best teams.
Liz Walla, National Account Director, Hospitality, Hireology

I'm excited to speak to hoteliers about the transformation of equity for hotels. Meaning the creative ways for people to raise capital for hotel deals.
Davonne Reaves, President, The Vonne Group

I am flying in from Sydney, Australia. This conference and meeting the principles of BLLA has been on my agenda for 5 years or more. I can't wait to rub shoulders with like-minded hotel and design professionals from the most dynamic boutique hotel market in the world!
Andrew Taylor, Cre8tive Property

I am looking forward to seeing old friends and making new connections.
Sarah Wortman, Director of Business Development, GGLO

Lord & Liberty was founded on the premise that boutique hotels can provide a truly unique and remarkable experience for every guest. Being surrounded by other boutique industry partners at BLLA events always leaves us inspired and recharged!
Natasha Drisdelle, Founder & CEO, Lord & Liberty Hotels

I am looking forward for the education on this segment of the Hospitality Space and the networking with Vendors.
John Feik

I am interested in learning about the current issues related to the boutique conference.
Rod Olivero, Senior Director, Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC

I am looking forward to evolving perspectives and approaches as we move out of the endemic and to find out what innovative and fresh approaches our community is taking to reset and continue growth and create opportunities.
Lynn Mucciano, VP Sales and Marketing, Humanist Hospiality

I am looking forward to learning more about contemporary trends in the space and better understanding the status of the marketplace as a new developer.
Stephen Drunsic, Partner, Orchid, LLC

There is no better driver for experimental travel than Boutique. Each boutique hotel is completely unique, with its own authentic story, from service to personalization to design to setting and more. Working in the boutique segment, my experiences with passionate owners gives me an opportunity to help them find success. It is particularly rewarding in boutique, because it’s completely tailored to each individual project. That allows for total personalization, whether working to increase profitability margins or deepen the guest and employee experience.
Luis Gallotti, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, AKEN Hotels & Resorts

I am looking forward to reconnecting with fellow owners and meet new potential partners, buyers, sellers, developers, and managers.
Len Wormser, Senior Vice President, HREC

I am excited to connect with the BLLA community at the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference to foster new relationships, share ideas, and hear from industry leaders on what's new and the next surrounding opportunities for hospitality investment.
Alexis Kanter, En Place