Contents 14 Who and What to Know Now A roundup of boutique and lifestyle news 24 BDNY Preview: Designed Spaces A look at the concepts debuting on the trade fair floor 32 Leadership Lessons Hear from five of BDNY's Women Leaders in Hospitality panelists 45 Top Talent Celebrating the 2021 Boutique 18 honorees 64 Labor of Love Meet BD's Up-and-Coming Hotelier, Carolyn Schneider, Casetta Group 32 | AC HOTEL LI T TLE ROCK DOWNTOWN 68 Laidback Luxury A recent Thompson debut embodies the spirit of the brand 78 The Londoner Yabu Pushelberg crafts a journey worthy of the theater in London 82 Newbury Boston The city's past and present is celebrated in a historic renovation 86 Faraway Nantucket Blue Flag Partners and Life House give Nantucket a new hotel with a story DEPARTMENTS 04 From the Editor 06 Front of House 90 Products: BDNY Exhibitors 103 Ad Index 104 Checking In 78 | THE LONDONER ON THE COVER CAROLYN SCHNEIDER, CASETTA GROUP PHOTO: GINA SHELDON 2 FALL 2 0 2 1 FALL 202 1 VOLUME 17 | ISSUE 2 PHOTOS: GABRIEL ROTH, PHOTO FUSION MEDIA AND ANDREW BEASLEY