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Boutique Hospitality’s Boldest Voices Unite

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The 14th Annual Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, presented by the Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA), officially opens its doors this September 29–30 in the serene setting of Westlake Village, California, welcoming a curated group of global hotel owners, investors, and creative leaders for two transformative days of reconnection, reinvention, and reflection.
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The On-trip Experience: How Travel Purpose, Culture and Identity Shape Guest Expectations

Travel is one of my greatest joys in life – each journey leaves me energized and inspired. I love the human touch: being greeted by hotel staff, chatting with someone who can answer questions, and feeling genuinely welcomed. But when I travel for business, efficiency is everything. I’m often moving fast, focused solely on getting to my room and connecting to Wi-Fi as quickly as possible.
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Meet XELA Tulum, an Intimate Beachfront Getaway

Sat amongst dense flora, XELA Tulum cultivates the feeling of a private beachside residence. The palapa roof rises like a sculptural tribute to tradition, while the 12 individually designed rooms and suites feature custom pieces that reflect the local craft heritage. A roof terrace boasts 360-degree views of the surrounding sea and jungle, and an infinity pool leads the way to 50 meters of secluded beachfront.
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Mandarin Oriental, Vienna to Open Its Doors on 20 October 2025

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the opening of its first hotel in Austria, Mandarin Oriental, Vienna, on 20 October 2025. Located in the city’s prestigious First District on peaceful Riemergasse, the hotel is ideally situated for exploring one of Europe’s foremost centres for music, culture and the arts. Comprised of 138 elegantly designed rooms and suites, exceptional dining concepts, and a signature The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Vienna features a striking design that links the city’s historic grandeur and artistic innovation with The Group’s philosophy of understated luxury and legendary service.
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AHLA Foundation Bridges Higher Education and Industry Commitment Through Strategic Partnerships with ICHRIE and ACPHA

The AHLA Foundation today announced partnerships with the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) and the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) designed to strengthen opportunities for young people seeking professions in the industry. Building on the Foundation’s legacy of scholarship support for hospitality students, these strategic alliances represent an evolution of the Foundation’s talent pipeline mission—bridging the gap between higher education institutions and industry workforce needs.
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