2023 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA

October 10-11, 2023
The Westlake Village Inn, Westlake Village, CA

Boutique Hotel Owners Conference

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Boutique Hotel Owners Conference 〰️

The original conference dedicated to independent, boutique hotel ownership, leadership & innovation since 2012.

Hosted & produced by BLLA.

About the Conference.

“A new approach to hospitality.”

One thing has been clear over the course of fourteen years of the boutique movement ….. this community is a magnet for pioneers. We absorb the abstract, we capture the attention of the daring and we always throw together the unexpected. As a community, we have altered the hospitality industry, and continue to do so every day.

As are all of our events, this is a center for commerce, culture, and art in hospitality. This is a creator-driven conference. The purpose of this conference is to make the simple and boring in our industry, interesting. We liberate what it means to be a hotelier and progress the boutique sector of hospitality into the future. 

From October 10-11 of 2023, we will gather global leaders and followers in the Boutique Hospitality space to come together and refuel our industry as we navigate the next phase of contemporary travelBLLA Events will bring together professionals in the global Boutique Hospitality space to engage in facilitated networking and focus on the topics of Hotel Ownership, Management, Leadership and Innovation.

Designed to foster discussion among those who understand that as the boutique landscape flourishes, successful business models for hotels are becoming more abstract and that impact is in one of its most complex states. Learning the tools, hearing of successful strategies, and getting an overview of what the market looks like will be the primary focus alongside the ability to network with potential clients, investors, and collaborators.

Join our Founders, Fran & Ariela, as well as some of the world’s brightest hotel minds as we host the 12th annual Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA.

Attend to meet industry leaders, creatives and trailblazers for two days of impactful dialogue and organic connections. More than 30 speakers and 150 attendees will come together to exchange perspectives on reimagining the hospitality industry.

Learn more about the host, The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA).

LAST YEAR'S EVENT

LAST YEAR'S EVENT

Explore images and videos from prior years’ editions of the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA

So, who’s attending?

Boutique Hotels

Founders, Owners, C-Suite Executives, Operation and Management Executives, Managers, Sales and Marketing Directors, Portfolio Managers & Investors, Revenue Managers, New Hoteliers and Decision Makers.

Suppliers, Vendors & Interested Parties

Boutique-specialized vendors and suppliers including designers, architects, technology providers, F&B providers, restaurateurs, marketing agencies, insurance firms, FF&E suppliers, advisors and others.

Who's in the Room?

“The BLLA Owners Conference was a great event, where I was able to meet other like-minded and creative boutique hotel owners and operators. Looking forward to attending again.”

— Atit Jariwala, CEO, BRIDGETON & Walker Hotels

“As an entrepreneur and business owner, it is often hard to break away from the day-to-day needs of the business. The BLLA Owners Conference was a welcomed opportunity for me to take a step back, learn, and engage with some trailblazing leaders in our industry. Through thoughtful content and great networking, I left refreshed and ready to tackle whatever comes next.”

— Joe Arends, President & Founder, Chicago Marketing Consultancy

“This year's conference once again brought boutique hotel owners, operators, and providers together to openly discuss our industry, issues facing it, how to overcome them, and most importantly – ideas on how to keep growing the exciting boutique hotel business. Exciting things are happening, and you hear them first at BLLA.”

— David Goldstone, Executive VP & Chief Sales Officer, World Cinema

TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

The Agenda.

BLLA Events gathers top boutique hospitality leaders to share their expertise on the following subjects:

Leadership & Labor

Category Innovation & Development

Marketing & Design

Technology & Business Models

Wellness, Sustainability and F&B

Operations & Third Party Partners

Questions that will be answered:

  1. What are the top issues boutique hotel owners face today?

  2. What does a boutique hotel offer versus other types of hotels?

  3. How do you operate a boutique hotel that differs from the way you operate a chain hotel?

  4. How can you create a thriving food & beverage hotel outlet?

  5. Who are the most disruptive global hoteliers in the world?

  6. What are the latest global hotel trends?

  7. How do you build a sustainable and regenerative hotel business?

Hotel Tickets

Tickets for hotel owners, operators, developers and investors.

If your company’s annual revenue is below $500,000, please click here to apply for a partial scholarship.

Regular pricing is in effect.

Please note there are no refunds since we are less than a month from the event!

  • Member $1,195 Regular Rates

    For individual BLLA hotel members and hotel corporate offices who are current members. Note: if you purchase a ticket under this category and are not a current member of BLLA, you will be billed the additional charge & service fees or complete the process to become a member.

    Please note there are no refunds since we are less than a month from the event!

  • $1,595 Regular Rates

    For hotels and hotel corporate offices who are not yet members of BLLA. If you would like to register for membership, here is the link to apply.

    Please note there are no refunds since we are less than a month from the event!

Non-Hotel Tickets

Tickets for all of the incredible partners that help boutique hotels thrive. This includes vendors, suppliers and any solution provider for hotels.

If your company’s annual revenue is below $500,000, please click here to apply for a partial scholarship.

Regular pricing is in effect.

Please note there are no refunds since we are less than a month from the event!

  • Member $2,195 Regular Rate

    For BLLA vendors/suppliers who are current members only. If you would like to become a member, please click here to apply. You can then come back and purchase a ticket at the member rate. Note: if you purchase a ticket under this category and are not a current member of BLLA, you will be billed the additional charge & service fees or complete the process to become a member.

    Please note there are no refunds since we are less than a month from the event!

  • $2,795 Regular Rate

    Vendors/Suppliers/Partners may also become a sponsor which provides a greater value. You may also become a member to register at the BLLA MEMBER VENDORS/SUPPLIERS/PARTNERS rate.

    Please note there are no refunds since we are less than a month from the event!

Meet Our Facilitators

A group of boutique hotel investment experts coming to support the community. We call our speakers, “facilitators” because they don’t just speak on stage and leave … they stay and engage.

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