The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) announced the winners at the third annual Boutique & Lifestyle Hospitality Awards which were held during the HD Boutique Show in Miami, FL. Properties from around the world had the opportunity to compete in six categories including three overall winning Awards for Boutique Hotel of the Year 2012,
Lifestyle Hotel of the Year 2012 and Boutique & Lifestyle Hotelier of the Year 2012.
Following are the WINNERS:
BOUTIQUE HOTEL OF THE YEAR: 1st Place and WINNER of the 2012 Boutique Hotel of the Year Award is: The Betsy Hotel, Miami Beach, FL, USA.
LIFESTYLE HOTEL OF THE YEAR: 1st Place and WINNER of the 2012 Lifestyle Hotel of the Year Award is: The Sorella Hotel, Houston, TX, USA.
BOUTIQUE & LIFESTYLE HOTELIER OF THE YEAR: 1st Place and WINNER of the 2012 Boutique & Lifestyle Hotelier of the Year Award is: Jonathan Plutzik, Principal owner and Chairman, The Betsy Hotel, Miami Beach, FL, USA.
The Awards were presented on the second day of the HD Boutique Trade Show & Conference during a luncheon ceremony which included a panel discussion of executives including Arash Azarbarzin from sbe Hotels/SLS, Brendan McNamara from Hampshire Hotels/Dream/Night and Richard Millard from Trust Hospitality/Indie Boutique Hotels. The panel moderators were Frances Kiradjian, Founder and Chair of the BLLA and Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Executive Editor of Hospitality Design Magazine. A gourmet lunch, prepared by Chef Barnett and team from the Miami Beach Convention Center, was served and all guests received a gift from Concept Amenities and a chance to win prizes donated by luncheon Sponsors Brookstone and Leaders Casual Furniture. Panel seating was arranged by PolArt. Additionally, BLLA Pavilion participants also sponsored the luncheon including Shadescapes Americas, Bontempi and Sifas.