2020
Boutique Lifestyle
Digital Summit
BLLA’s Leadership + Boutique Hotel Investment Conferences
wrapped into one digital event.
September 17-18, 2020
The Theme.
Dare to Adapt.
“A new approach to hospitality - - welcome to the boutique side. ”
One thing has been clear over the course of eleven 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 everyday.
As are all of our events, this is a center for commerce, culture and art in hospitality. 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.
On September 17th of this new decade, we will gather leaders and followers in the Boutique Hospitality space to come together and refuel our industry as we navigate the New Paradigm. BLLA Events will be bringing together professionals in the global Boutique Hospitality space to focus on education on the topics of Leadership and Investment.
Learn more about the host, The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA).
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What is the plan?
Conference Attendee Demographics
Through an all day conference, you will be engulfed into the world of Boutique Hospitality. Educational elements of this conference will be focused on boutique hotels and the important aspects of the sector. There will be an exclusive platform where all participants will be able to engage and connect with fellow professionals. There will be moments that spark revolutionary ideas and the ground work for the future will take place.
Who Attends.
Boutique Hotels
Founders, Owners, C-Suite Executives, Operation and Management Executives, Managers, Sales and Marketing Directors, Portfolio Managers & Investors, Revenue Managers and Decision Makers.
Suppliers & Vendors
Boutique-specialized vendors and suppliers including designers, architects, technology providers, F&B providers, marketing agencies, insurance firms, FF&E suppliers, advisors and others.
Investment Institutions and Decision Makers
Boutique-specialized Investors, Developers, Banks, Lenders in Distressed Assets, Financial Institutions and Real Estate Companies.
Interested Players
Travel advisors, boutique experiential business founders and owners (fitness, art, retail, etc), the new generation of our industry (students) and emerging new hoteliers.
Why Attend.
Gain Insights
Learn key leadership & investment insider information on the Boutique Hospitality Sector including data, case studies, discussions that answer: how to buy/build/sell a hotel & how to grow/adapt/keep your hotel thriving.
Engage
Be a part of a fully interactive exclusive, digital experience including competitions, trade show halls, Q&A platforms, B2B appointment sessions, customized profiles and more.
Congregate
Make strategic interactions with like-minded professionals through private messaging, town hall meetings, activity feeds, user generated content and more.
Grow
Expand your personal and company brand awareness. Through gaining insights, engaging and congregating, you will be able to grow as an authentic boutique hospitality professional.
Tickets.
Normal Rates Shown Below (Early Bird Pricing Ended on August 17, 2020).
Active BLLA Members get a discount (learn more about membership here).
Refunds will be given until August 17, 2020.
What is included in a ticket?
Access to the event app
customizable profile and social wall
platform to send messages, schedule meetings and share files
desktop and mobile friendly
draw for giveaways
“walk” the virtual exhibit hall
Access to the virtual speed dating platform
seven days access to all content
Badge, lanyard and welcome bag mailed to your front door
(if you register by August 17 and have a US address)Global education and training
Comped ticket for all of your pets
with ability to be showcased on the Boutique Community pets social wall ;)
For Members.
Hotels
$149
Vendors
$209
For Non-Members.
Hotels
$199
Vendors
$309
Add-Ons
Exhibitor Booth* (includes a spot in “The Exchange” trade show hall) +$500
*Open to hotels, vendors, suppliers and travel-related companies
StayBoutique Special Edition Magazine (and London City Guide Book) +$75
Press, Students and Travel Advisors: please contact the BLLA Events team for special ticketing offers at info@bllaevents.com. Note: press must have written 3 relevant articles within the last 30 days and students must be full time students and still have an active school email address.
**Dress code: no pajamas, athletic wear and lounge wear. Wear your suit, your pink sequin dress or your cheetah print co-ord, this is the time to have some fun.
The Agenda.
Topics to be Covered.
Your ticket includes access to both tracks.
Track 1: Leadership
Topics will include:
Hotel Category Innovation
Design Trends
Fostering Loyalty
Technology Adaption
The Iconic and the Emerging Hoteliers
Leadership Stories and Tips
Travel Trend Opportunities
Questions that will be answered:
What makes a great hospitality leader?
What does a boutique hotel offer versus other types of hotels?
What is the difference between a hotel and a boutique hotel?
What kinds of global boutique hotels are there?
Who are the the most disruptive global hoteliers in the world?
What are the latest global hotel trends?
How can the tourism sector and boutique hospitality sector work together?
Track 2: Investment
Topics will include:
Alternative Funding and Distressed Assets
Technology Investment Pros and Cons
Opportunities Amid COVID-19
Relationship Strategies with Lenders and Investors
Global Operations and Management Investment and Tactics
Alternative Distribution Landscapes
Case Studies of Successful Investments
What to do with Distressed Assets
Questions that will be answered:
How do I find investors for a hotel?
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?
What People Are Saying
“We really enjoyed being a part of the event and I thank you for the gracious welcome to the BLLA community.
I look forward to seeing where the wonderful connections we made in Los Angeles will lead. We feel grateful to be included and look forward to working together again in the future.”
— Founder, Aurora Elixirs
“Thank you so much for the flawless execution; the wonderfully crafted questions; and the warmth and hospitality you showed me throughout. It was wonderful to meet a number of talented entrepreneurs.”
— Founder, Inhabit Hotels
“Loved the intimate setting of Q & A sessions with many leaders in Capital, Hotel Developers, Architects and unique vendors. Fantastic base of people willing to educate and share information! You are critical to the growth and well being of us all in the Boutique and Lifestyle Marketplace.”
— Managing Partner, Devcon Hospitality Partners
Don’t miss out.
Be a part of the event taking hospitality to the future.
Have Questions?
Get involved with the conference leading the way for the new generation of hospitality.
Email info@bllaevents.com to inquire about sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities.