The Ozarker Lodge, the first true boutique lifestyle hotel experience in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, opens today as a completely reimagined roadside lodging concept in one of America’s most desirable family adventure destinations. The Ozarker Lodge invites guests to a design-forward, approachable hospitality experience with 102 all-new guest rooms, modern amenities, heated outdoor pool, cedar soaking tubs, engaging programming for all ages, coffee and wine bar, and easy access to the Ozark Mountains. Led by Eagle Point Hotel Partners and concepted by Missouri natives Jeremy Wells and Dustin Myers, founding partners of Longitude°, The Ozarker Lodge is the premier affordable option in the Lake-area with a modern, unconventional aesthetic.
Harwood International announces flagship boutique Hôtel Swexan
Harwood International, the global Dallas-based real estate firm today, announced the company’s flagship boutique hotel property, Hôtel Swexan. Set to open in the summer of 2023, Hôtel Swexan will serve as the crown jewel of the more-walkable-than-ever 19-city block Harwood District.
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants arrives in Glasgow
Glasgow is now home to the latest UK opening from global leader in boutique luxury, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
Design strategy for the next phase of boutique hotels (Part 2)
By knowing your hotel’s essence, you will be able to refer back to it during all subsequent conversations about marketing positioning, upgrades to the physical product, new amenity or service introductions and any promotional plans.
QT Sydney: a hotel that seeks to entertain and engage
This interview with Rhys Jones of QT Hotels & Resorts offers an important lesson on what it takes to make the global trend toward experiential design hit the mark the guests.
Simple things key to standout staff at Melbourne’s Treasury on Collins
In this interview, General Manager Scott Horn sheds light on how he attracts and retains the high-caliber staff that helps his boutique apartment hotel stand out from the accommodation crowd.
The shift away from mass produced brands in the F&B sector
Globalisation is a reality in the world we live in today. We now see most of our household products owned by ten or so multinational companies. Such companies have marketing budgets that would rival the total annual revenue of many publically listed companies. However, over the lastÊfive years there has been a shift away from popular mass produced household brands, to more boutique and locally produced niche products that are often of higher quality.
Todd Adams takes reign as Executive Chef at Saffire Freycinet
Todd’s latest work has seen him at various establishments in Brisbane and Melbourne and most recently, he played a significant role in the opening of Next Hotel Brisbane, by Silver Needle Hospitality, where he was engaged as the Executive Chef of the property.
Navigating the hospitality helix in Southeast Asia
An independent approach is key in an industry threatened by big brand monotony and the survivors will be those who do things slightly better, slightly differently, and most importantly, those who offer real value to their guests.
Jennifer Cornwell returns to Casa Palopó as General Manager
A seasoned hospitality professional, Cornwell’s experience is focused on boutique property management, including her work experience at the Pelican Eyes Piedras y Olas Resort in Nicaragua.
