Genre Hotels Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball

Genre Hotel’s Kerry Flowers, the grand king of the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, hosted a whirlwind travel trade show at La Bohéme in West Hollywood. Hoteliers, media and celebs gathered for an evening of beads, Hurricane cocktails, and Cirque de Soleil-like trapeze artists soaring above.

Guests were flaunting their best feathered Mardi Gras masks and nibbling on bites from Cafe La Boheme. The vibrant energy filled the room with people celebrating all things travel.

Hotels from both coasts were represented like the brand new straight-friendly, gay-centric The Out Hotel of NYC opening soon. The Out Hotel will be the first gay focused hotel in the world. San Fransisco’s Personality Hotels were present talking up the newly remodeled, chic Hotel Diva with its Perrier lounge opening soon.

Boutique, or “genre” hotels are becoming mainstay among travelers because they often provide quirky details and smaller prices without sacrificing plush amenities and world-class service. Genre Hotels strive to meet these expectations with stellar design, green practices and affordability for both business and leisure travelers.

Other boutique hotels represented at the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball were Hotel Beaux Arts of Miami, the historic La Casa del Camino of Laguna Beach, Jupiter Hotel of Portland, The Keating of San Diego, the Shade Hotel of Manhattan Beach, The Mosser of San Fransisco and so many other stylish stays from around the US.Jupiter Hotel, a 3 star hotel, is a part of the REDD collection. REDD stands for Radically, extra-affordable, definitely different. Think moderate hotel features and price with 5 star service and staff. A unique experience that won’t break the bank, something we can all appreciate.

Guests were given a passport to get stamped at each travel booth with hotel stay prizes given out every hour to the lucky ones with a fully stamped passport. It was an informative, festive night for all with guests sporting masks, beads, and neon glow sticks.

Amid all the frivolity and fun, genre VIP travel services were a part of the party dedicated to travel as well. Genre VIP includes limousines, yacht charter, private jets, and rental cars. Genre VIP can help get you to the airport in your own town car or even arrange a private jet to get you there. Style, luxury and ultimate convenience is what genre VIP specializes in.

Genre Hotels represents a collection of four and five star boutique hotels as well as limo services, airlines and other travel-centric businesses that cater to the jetsetter traveler.  They use the strength and ideas of the Genre Hotel membership to spread the word, thus reaching a more global community of traveler – a new kind of viral marketing tailored to the hospitality industry.

Kerry Flowers

With over 25 years of experience, Genre Hotels is Kerry Flower’s latest endeavor. Based in Los Angeles, he got his start introducing the travel world to Kimpton Hotels. Flowers is also the brain child behind Kerry Boot Camp – training individuals who desire to become superstars in sales, marketing, business development and revenue management.