2024 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference
by BLLA
June 5, 2024
Florence Gould Hall
New York City
(55 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022)
The original conference dedicated to independent, boutique hotel investment, since 2013.
Hosted & produced by BLLA.
About the Conference.
Join the Vanguard of Boutique Hospitality on June 5, 2024
Over the last fifteen years, the boutique hospitality movement has proven itself as a beacon for innovators and trailblazers. We thrive on the unconventional, captivate the bold, and consistently deliver the unexpected. Our community has not only reshaped the landscape of hospitality but continues to drive its evolution daily.
This conference serves as a vibrant hub of commerce, culture, and art within the hospitality sector. We aim to transform the mundane into the extraordinary, redefining what it means to be a hotelier and pushing the boutique segment into the future.
On June 5, 2024, global leaders and enthusiasts in Boutique Hospitality will unite to recharge our industry. As we dive into the next era of contemporary travel, our focus will sharpen on Hotel Investment. This gathering is designed for those who recognize that as the boutique sector expands, the models for successful hotel businesses grow increasingly intricate, and investment becomes more complex.
Attendees will gain critical insights into the market, learn about innovative and successful strategies, and master the tools needed for the future. This is your chance to network with potential clients, investors, and collaborators, all while participating in shaping the future of boutique hospitality.
Secure your spot at the forefront of this dynamic industry—where pioneers meet, collaborate, and inspire.
PRIOR EVENTS
PRIOR EVENTS
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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.
Investment Institutions and Decision Makers
Boutique-specialized Investors, Developers, Banks, Lenders in Distressed Assets, Financial Institutions and Real Estate Companies.
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.
“It was my first time attending a BLLA conference, and I am already looking forward to the next one! Ariela and Frances curated an incredibly well-rounded, diverse and thought-provoking program covering today's most important hotel topics. There was a senior-level audience and the intimacy of the event allowed for high-quality levels of networking and discussion.”
— Ernest Lee, Chief Growth Officer, citizenM Hotels
“Mark your calendars to attend next year’s BLLA Conference. The 2022 BLLA Conference brought professionals from across the globe together to share and learn about changing consumer needs and behaviors, new technologies, and operational models designed for success in the new norm. The networking opportunities provided a platform for informal business discussions and segment insights for customer acquisition and loyalty. The conference was valuable for understanding our growing category for the future.”
— Janis Canon, SVP, Upscale Brands Portfolio, Cambria Hotels & The Ascend Collection
“I love what you stand for and are doing for this important segment of our industry. Your tireless efforts and professionalism are well known and respected. You can count on our continued support and involvement for years to come. Thank you again for an INCREDIBLE conference.”
— David Goldstone, Executive Vice President & Chief Sales Officer at World Cinema
“Thank you for including me and giving me an opportunity to share my thoughts and experiences with such a focused audience but also for the no less than five amazing business connections made that are all leading towards great new clients and opportunities. I’ve never written a testimonial, but I just wanted to acknowledge you for organizing such spectacular events and attracting the very best of our industry. Can’t wait for the next BLLA experience!”
— Jody Pennette, Founder & CEO, cb5 Hospitality Group
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
The Agenda.
We will answer your top-of-mind questions, including:
How profitable is the hotel business?
What are the best hospitality investment firms?
What are great boutique hotel operators?
Who are great boutique hotel developers?
What opportunities do I have as a hotelier?
How do I buy and sell a boutique hotel?
Hotel Tickets
Tickets for hotel owners, operators, developers, general managers and hotel group executives.
Tickets include:
-access to all panel sessions
-access to the main networking hall
-breakfast, lunch and evening appetizers
-post-event attendee list (name, title, company)
If your company’s annual revenue is below $500,000, please sign up for the scholarship program (apply here). If you make above $500,000 and have a financial hardship, you can still apply and we can work out a fair ticket price.
Refunds (minus the transaction fee) will be given until May 5, 2024.
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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.
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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.
Non-Hotel Tickets
Tickets for all of the incredible partners that help boutique hotels thrive.
Tickets include:
-access to all panel sessions
-access to the main networking hall
-breakfast, lunch and evening appetizers
-post-event attendee list (name, title, company)
If your company’s annual revenue is below $500,000, please sign up for the scholarship program (apply here). If you make above $500,000 and have a financial hardship, you can still apply and we can work out a fair ticket price.
Refunds (minus the transaction fee) will be given until May 5, 2024.
If you are a designer, architect, restaurateur or food & beverage entrepreneur and you do not qualify for a scholarship, please email info@bllaevents.com for a private link to register.
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For BLLA vendor partners who are current in their program. If you would like to become a vendor partner 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.
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Vendors/Suppliers may also become a sponsor which provides a greater value. You may also become a vendor partner to register at the BLLA VENDOR PART rRate.
If you are a designer, architect, restaurateur or food & beverage entrepreneur and do not qualify for a scholarship, please email info@bllaevents.com for a private link to register.
