Defining Hospitality
Episodes
Leadership and Legacy in Hospitality - Marc Bromley - Four Seasons - Re-Air
24 Dec 2025
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On this special re-air episode of Defining Hospitality, we revisit a powerful conversation on people-centric leadership and the enduring value of cult...
Quality and Trust in Vacation Rentals - Ashley Ching - Inhaven - Episode # 230
17 Dec 2025
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How do you scale hospitality without losing quality, trust, or operational control? In this episode, Dan Ryan sits down with Ashley Ching, Founder &a...
Building Teams Rooted in Values and Vision - Anna Peretz - Sonesta - Episode # 229
10 Dec 2025
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How do you build hospitality experiences, and lead teams, in a way that’s rooted in authenticity, multicultural awareness, and a clear sense of purp...
Value Driven Growth in New Markets - Paul Sacco - PM Hotel Group - Episode # 228
03 Dec 2025
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How do you decide where, and whether, to grow in a way that’s strategic, sustainable, and aligned with your organization’s values?In this episode,...
The Future of Airport Design and Leadership - John Anthal - Mancini Duffy - Episode # 227
26 Nov 2025
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How do architects create airports that feel human, intuitive, and welcoming while juggling regulations, budgets, and countless stakeholders? In this ...
Creating Connection Through Cuisine - Emmie Nostitz & Zach Knight - Tivity - Episode # 226
19 Nov 2025
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What happens when hospitality shifts from serving to empowering, when chefs become creators, not just cooks?In this episode, Dan Ryan sits down with E...
Branding the Human Experience - Matt Ferebee - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 225
12 Nov 2025
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What happens when brand becomes more than a logo and turns into a decision-making framework for every part of hospitality?In this episode, Dan Ryan si...
The Power of Community in Hospitality - Margot Stern - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 224
05 Nov 2025
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What does authentic, people-centered hospitality look like?In this episode, Dan Ryan talks with Margot Stern, hospitality entrepreneur and founder of ...
Building Tomorrow’s Sustainable Hospitality - Jon Buerge - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 223
29 Oct 2025
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What does carbon-positive hospitality look like? In this episode, Dan Ryan talks with Jon Buerge, CEO of Urban Villages, about Populus, the world’s...
Building Restaurants That Feel Like Home - Yann de Rochefort - Defining Hospitality - Ep #222
22 Oct 2025
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Can structure and systems actually make hospitality feel more human?Yann de Rochefort, founder of Boqueria Restaurants, has spent the last 20 years re...
Designing for Memory: Storytelling in Interiors - James Lee - Defining Hospitality - Episode #221
15 Oct 2025
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What makes hospitality design truly memorable?Today, Dan is joined by James Lee, Hospitality Managing Director and Design Principal at IA Interior Arc...
Beyond Four Walls: Luxury Through Biophilic Design - Grame Labe - Defining Hospitality - Ep #220
08 Oct 2025
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What happens when luxury design meets the wild?Award-winning designer, Graeme Labe, Managing Partner and Chief Design Officer at Luxury Frontiers, sha...
Leading Hotels Through Change - Scott Roby - Defining Hospitality - Episode #219
01 Oct 2025
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What does it take to lead a hotel company through constant headwinds while still inspiring teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences?Today Da...
Serving From the Heart: EQ Over IQ - Manish Puri - Defining Hospitality - Episode #218
24 Sep 2025
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Is EQ more important than IQ when it comes to hospitality?Today, Manish Puri, General Manager of the Regent Hotels and Resorts Bali, joins Dan to dive...
Navigating the Messy Middle - Stephen Wendell - Defining Hospitality - Episode #217
17 Sep 2025
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What happens when a hotel developer moves from building Hampton Inns to creating lifestyle hotels with fire pits and Michelin-starred restaurants?Toda...
From Distress to Success: Hospitality Innovation - Spencer Levine - Defining Hospitality - Ep #216
10 Sep 2025
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“Design is subjective, but quality is objective.”Today, Spencer Levine, President of RAL Companies and Affiliates, joins Dan to dive into hospital...
Elevating Hospitality: Sustainable Engineering - Harzali Hashim - Defining Hospitality - Episode #215
03 Sep 2025
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The secret to a hotel's success isn’t just great design; it's what guests don't see.Harzali Hashim, Complex Director of Engineering at Kyo-ya Hotels...
Scaling Short-Term Rentals - Sebastián Torres-Calderón - Defining Hospitality - Episode #214
27 Aug 2025
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What does it take to manage 420 apartments and create a million memorable moments? On this episode, host Dan Ryan sits down with Sebastián Torres-Ca...
Cultivating a Host Mindset - Steve Fortunato - Defining Hospitality - Episode #213
20 Aug 2025
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What does it mean to develop a host mindset?Today, Dan dives into the transformative principles of the 'host mindset' with Steve Fortunato, founder of...
Transformative Retreats - Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger - Defining Hospitality - Episode #212
13 Aug 2025
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What is the power of providing unique experiences?Today, Dan chats with the Co-Founders of Reset Hotels, Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger, about their uniq...
It’s About Who Knows You - Eileen Madigan - Defining Hospitality - Episode #211
06 Aug 2025
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It’s not just about what you know or who you know, but who knows you. Today, Eileen Madigan, Senior Vice President of Global Interior Design at Las ...
Preserving History, Designing the Future - Aimee Sanborn - Defining Hospitality - Episode #210
01 Aug 2025
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How is adaptive reuse shaping the hospitality industry?Aimee Sanborn, Senior Vice President of Architecture at Premier joins Dan to dive into adaptive...
The Art of Feeling Known - Bruno Viterbo - Defining Hospitality - Episode #209
23 Jul 2025
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Ever wondered how a space can make you feel genuinely cared for? Bruno Viterbo, Vice President of Design at Irvine Company, shares his profound insigh...
A Seat at Aggie's Table - Aggie Zamir - Defining Hospitality - Episode #208
18 Jul 2025
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“We love the one-off projects, but our real passion and what we're really looking for are ownership groups where we can do a project with them, forg...
Crafting Generational Memories - Derek De Salvia - Defining Hospitality - Episode #207
03 Jul 2025
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“ It's a core tenant of who we are, and it's called put people first. We take care of our people.” Derek De Salvia, Executive Vice President and C...
Sparking Change: Driving Hilton's Growth - Alissa Klees - Defining Hospitality - Episode #206
25 Jun 2025
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“We are a hospitality company first and foremost.” Joining Dan this week is Alissa Klees, the Brand Leader of Spark by Hilton, the trailblazing br...
Sailing into Success - Chris Lenz - Defining Hospitality - Episode #205
18 Jun 2025
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It takes determination to dive into hospitality and come out with a boutique hotel that is successful, and that is what Chris Lenz, Founder and CEO of...
Beyond the Bell Curve: Luxury and Hospitality - Eric Brey - Defining Hospitality - Episode #204
11 Jun 2025
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How can embracing the Japanese concept of omotenashi create better connections? Dr. Eric Brey, a Professor of Hospitality in the School of Management ...
Charting New Courses - Carmen Vlasceanu - Defining Hospitality - Episode #203
04 Jun 2025
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How do you truly make people feel cared for? Dan welcomes Dr. Carmen Vlasceanu, an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in the hotel, av...
Creating Impact: Sustainability in Hospitality - Andrea Foster - Defining Hospitality - Episode #202
28 May 2025
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What is the balance between hospitality’s business efforts and sustainability efforts? That’s what Andrea Foster, EVP of Hospitality Development a...
Revolutionizing Hospitality Education - Nicolas Graf - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 201
21 May 2025
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How is hospitality education evolving? Nicolas Graf, chaired professor and Associate Dean at New York University’s Jonathan M Tisch Center of Hospit...
Building The Dream: Dubai’s Hospitality Scene - Jensen Moonien - Defining Hospitality - Episode #200
14 May 2025
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There’s a lot that goes on pre-opening in hospitality, whether it be a hotel, a club, or a restaurant. That’s where Jensen Moonien comes in. He is...
Investing in Hospitality - Nate Edgerly and Tom Donaldson - Defining Hospitality - Episode #199
07 May 2025
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Today’s episode pivots into restaurant investing. Joining Dan is two experts of hospitality financing and investments, Nate Edgerly and Tom Donaldso...
Behind the Smoke: Media in Hospitality - Shawn Walchef - Defining Hospitality - Episode #198
30 Apr 2025
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What role does media play in hospitality? This episode welcomes media expert and Owner of Cali BBQ, Shawn Walchef. Shawn discusses his journey from cr...
A Lifetime in Hospitality - Xavier Lividini - Defining Hospitality - Episode #197
23 Apr 2025
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Sometimes you find yourself born into a business. That’s exactly what landed Xavier Lividini, Managing Partner at Hospitality Advance International,...
Beyond the Green: Hospitality & High-Performance - Scott Young - Defining Hospitality - Episode #196
16 Apr 2025
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“ Our hospitality starts with education, but it's also having a welcoming point of view.”Scott Young, Founder of SSWING, an innovative indoor go...
Cultivating Joy and Awe - Nathan St. Cyr- Defining Hospitality - Episode # 195
09 Apr 2025
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What does it take to be the number one small hostile in North America? Today we welcome Nathan St. Cyr, Co-Founder of Malama Capital and Owner of Howz...
Weaving the Future of Design - Mark Page - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 194
02 Apr 2025
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Mentorship is important in encouraging students to enter artistic and creative career paths. Mark Page, Vice President of Design at Mohawk Industries,...
Building Together - Ian Mills and Becca Roderick- Defining Hospitality - Episode # 193
26 Mar 2025
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Today we discuss the intersection of architecture and interior design, finding a common ground for both aspects to complement each other. Ian Mills an...
Behind the Brand - David Carofano - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 192
20 Mar 2025
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We’re going all in on branding and strategy for hospitality companies this week! David Carofano, Strategy and Commercial Director at Crown Creative ...
Putting Others First - Thomas Healy - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 191
05 Mar 2025
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What’s more important than making guests feel cared for? Today, Thomas Healy joins to discuss the core values of hospitality, the importance of a di...
Elevating Spaces and Inspiring Minds - Kellie Sirna - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 190
26 Feb 2025
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Mentorship is so valuable, especially in hospitality. Today Dan interviews Kellie Sirna, Owner and Principal of Studio 11 Design. Kellie shares her jo...
Event Magic and Community Building - Meg Gutowski - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 189
19 Feb 2025
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Is there power behind organized chaos? Today, Dan Ryan engages with Meg Gutowski, Vice President of the Independent Lodging Congress (ILC). They disc...
Soulful Hospitality - Rob Blood - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 188
12 Feb 2025
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What is soul-making hospitality? Today, Rob Blood, Founder and Chairman of Lark Hotels and Principal at Elder and Ash, joins Dan to talk about the imp...
Art, Vision, and Impact in Hospitality - Richard Kessler - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 187
05 Feb 2025
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Implementing art and music, seeing potential, and giving back are the key pillars that Mr. Richard Kessler brings to his business. As the Chairman and...
Rebuilding Hospitality - Joe Balcken and Shelton Steele - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 186
29 Jan 2025
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Hospitality is key, especially under hardships and destruction, something Joe Balcken and Shelton Steele, Co-Owners of the Wrong Way River Lodge and C...
Redefining Service Culture - Robyn Pratt - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 185
22 Jan 2025
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In this episode, Dan Ryan interviews Robyn Pratt, the General Manager of the Phoenicia Hotel in Malta and Principal of Impact Consulting Limited. Roby...
Value-Driven Hospitality - Casey Lavin - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 184
15 Jan 2025
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Building Homes and Futures - Oscar Mejia - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 183
08 Jan 2025
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Leadership and Legacy in Hospitality - Marc Bromley - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 182
02 Jan 2025
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Creativity Outside the Comfort Zone - Dwayne MacEwen - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 181
18 Dec 2024
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Building More Than Hotels - Ashley Ewing Parrott - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 180
11 Dec 2024
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Meet, Greet, Treat - Eliza Pesuit - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 179
04 Dec 2024
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The Science of Design - Matthew Goodrich - Defining Hospitality - Episode #178
27 Nov 2024
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Doorways to Branding Success - Bonnie Campagnuolo - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 177
15 Nov 2024
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Purchasing with Purpose - Áine O’Connor - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 176
06 Nov 2024
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Pioneering a Stand Alone Vision - Mary Alice Palmer - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 175
30 Oct 2024
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In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan meets with Mary Alice Palmer, the Global Creative Director and Founding Principal at ROAM Interior D...
Hospitality Beyond Four Walls - Paul McElroy - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 174
23 Oct 2024
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Dan welcomes Paul McElroy, Executive Vice President of Design and Construction at Lucid, Highgate’s in-house design studio, onto today’s episode w...
Small But Mighty Hospitality - Sonja Haviland/Haley Mistler - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 173
16 Oct 2024
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In this episode, Dan Ryan interviews Sonja Haviland and Haley Mistler, Co-Founders of Superette Studio. They discuss their six-year journey in the hos...
Crafting Unique Hospitality Experiences - Scott Williams - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 172
09 Oct 2024
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Today Scott Williams, the Chief Development and Brand Officer at Main Street Hospitality, joins host Dan Ryan to unpack the essence of hospitality thr...
Bridging Cultures with Hospitality - Marion Emmanuelle Bullôt - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 171
02 Oct 2024
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In this episode, we explore the essence and impact of hospitality in various contexts. Dan interviews Marion Emmanuelle Bullôt, the Managing Partner ...
Sustainable Design and Innovation - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 170
25 Sep 2024
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Today’s episode provides listeners access to a session from Hospitality Sustainable Design Collaborative that Dan Ryan recently got to speak during....
Leadership in Design: Intern to Principal - Alessia Genova - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 169
18 Sep 2024
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In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan interviews Alessia Genova, a noted interior design expert in the hospitality industry. Alessia shares her...
Bringing Excitement to Every Space - Natalia Miyar - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 168
11 Sep 2024
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Today, host Dan Ryan speaks with Natalia Miyar, an experienced architect and designer with a global footprint and the Founder of Natalia Miyar Atelier...
Blurring Lines: Architecture and Hospitality - Foreman Rogers - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 167
04 Sep 2024
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In this episode, Dan sits down in person with Foreman Rogers, Principal at Blur Workshop, to discuss his career in hospitality design and the firm's r...
Crafting Authentic Southern Hospitality - Amy Michaelson Kelly - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 166
30 Aug 2024
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In this episode, Dan Ryan interviews Amy Michaelson Kelly, a former litigator turned hotel developer and Principal of Hatteras Sky. Amy shares her pat...
Hospitality Through Empathy - Malcolm Berg - Defining Hospitality - Episode #165
01 Aug 2024
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Today, Dan finally gets to sit down and talk with Malcolm Berg, who is not only a designer, but an entrepreneur who founded Edge of Architecture. He i...
The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Design - Vanessa Watts & Erika Dray - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 164
24 Jul 2024
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In today’s episode, Dan sits down to talk with a fiery design duo who have overcome new business challenges and thrived in the interior design indus...
INDIEConFab Recap - Dan Ryan - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 163
19 Jul 2024
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This week, Dan Ryan sits down to talk about the INDIEConFab, a conference he attended and emceed earlier this week. He recaps on the two days he spent...
Building The Business Of Service - Ashli Johnson - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 162
10 Jul 2024
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Our guest this week is someone who is committed to elevating communities and creating wealth through hospitality ownership and leadership. Please welc...
Crafting Opulent Hospitality - Vibha Sawhney - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 161
03 Jul 2024
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Joining the show this week is a hospitality professional who creates distinct projects that make emotional connections with guests. Please welcome to ...
Five Generations of Mountaintop Magic - Eric Gullickson - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 160
26 Jun 2024
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Joining the show this week is a committed executive who cherishes the traditions of his resort, inspired by the legacy of his late family, the Smileys...
The Evolution Of Design - Julie Frank - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 159
19 Jun 2024
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Today’s guest is a creative thinker with a unique understanding of the spaces she designs. Please welcome to the show, Vice President of Design at A...
Telling A Brand’s Story - Kristen Freeland - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 158
12 Jun 2024
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Joining the show this week is an award-winning brand innovator who is responsible for the design and experiences across most of IHGs family of brands....
Crossing The Threshold Of Hospitality - Eran Chen - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 157
05 Jun 2024
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In this engaging episode, Dan sits down with Eran Chen, renowned architect and the founder of ODA. Chen discusses his journey from starting his own fi...
Building A Legacy Of Hospitality - John Hardy - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 156
29 May 2024
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Joining the show this week is an industry titan who is shaping the next generation of hospitality professionals. Our guest is none other than Founder ...
Crafting Stories in Luxury - Michael Doneff - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 155
22 May 2024
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Hospitality is about intuition and reading the customer. Are you doing too much, or are you not doing enough for them? The guest on this episode has l...
Reimagining Spaces - Jun Aizaki - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 154
15 May 2024
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For a vision to come to fruition, there must be a level of persistence to make it happen. Here to share his insight is a designer skilled in interior ...
Investing In The Guest Experience - Keith Brenan- Defining Hospitality - Episode # 153
08 May 2024
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As an advisor, helping guide your clients to the project of their dreams can be challenging yet rewarding. Here to shed light on the advisory process ...
Showing Up With Intent - Hemanshu Parwani - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 152
01 May 2024
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Our guest this week has over 30 years of hospitality experience in international operations, capital markets, and strategic development. Please welcom...
Detox, Destress, And Discover - Leon Emmett - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 151
25 Apr 2024
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This week’s guest helps people detox, destress, and discover while surrounded by nature. Through meditation, breathwork, yoga, workshops, and more, ...
Defining Modern Luxury - Roy Kim - Defining Hospitality - Episode #150
17 Apr 2024
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If you’ve ever gazed across the New York City skyline, you’ve likely admired the work of this week’s guest. His work has defined modern luxury a...
Falling Forward - Karen Gilbride - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 149
10 Apr 2024
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Joining the podcast this week is the force behind some of IHG’s most dynamic brands. She’s a hospitality veteran who works to create seamless end-...
Guiding The Adventure - Ben Weinberg and Michael Weiss - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 148
03 Apr 2024
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Joining the show this week are Co-Founders with a focus on bringing experiential and sustainable accommodations to the outdoors. Please welcome to the...
Breaking New Ground - Steve Galbreath - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 147
27 Mar 2024
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This week’s guest specializes in working with local governments to help bring projects to completion. With over 30 years of experience, he knows how...
Understanding What Your Client Needs - Jeff Diener - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 146
20 Mar 2024
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Joining the show this week is a partner who enjoys helping people disrupt the hospitality space, and who has represented billions of dollars in acquis...
Finding Success In Constraints - Dan Welborn- Defining Hospitality - Episode # 145
13 Mar 2024
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Our guest this week is a global design and development leader who excels at hospitality. With over 25 years of experience, he helps developers and own...
How Story Meets Function - Brad Zuger - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 144
06 Mar 2024
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Our guest this week is a designer who treats each project as a chance to innovate. He’s worked across the globe on hotel, restaurant, and office pro...
Understanding To The Nth Degree - Bill Bensley - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 143
28 Feb 2024
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Joining the show this week is someone who rejects normality in his pursuit to disrupt the hospitality industry, and who uses hospitality as a tool for...
Security, Surprise, Significance, and Synergy - Kimberly Jackson - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 142
21 Feb 2024
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Joining the show this week is a talented multi-disciplinary designer with over 25 years managing a variety of projects. As a designer, she’s led tea...
Hospitality Daily - Chip Conley - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 141
14 Feb 2024
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On this episode of Defining Hospitality we’re shining a spotlight on the work of a previous guest and fellow hospitality podcaster. Josiah Mackenzie...
A Duty To Be Hospitable - Michelle Jaime - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 140
31 Jan 2024
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Our guest this week is a designer for whom discovery is at the heart of what she does. Her design skills have been featured on HGTV as the co-host of ...
Taking Care Of Business - Ben Nicholas - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 139
17 Jan 2024
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Our guest this week is a designer who believes that the best results come from challenging the norm. With over 20 years in the industry, he knows what...
Adaptive Reuse And Sustainability - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 138
10 Jan 2024
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Welcome to 2024! As we embark on a new year, our resolution is to shift our attention to the remarkable sustainability initiatives happening within th...
The Future Of Augmented Hospitality - Damien Perrot - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 137
20 Dec 2023
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Joining the show this week is someone who believes that hotels are more than just a place to sleep and eat. Please welcome to the show, Global Chief D...
Collect The Dots To Connect The Dots - Jessica Gidari - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 136
13 Dec 2023
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Our guest this week has a passion for creating restaurants that redefine the dining experience. With the innate ability to take a concept and turn it ...
Transforming Spaces Through Adaptive Reuse - Heather Ciszczon - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 135
06 Dec 2023
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Our guest this week is a talented designer with over 20 years of experience. She’s a leader who helps transform spaces into experiences that are tru...
Hospitality For The Planet - Bruce Becker - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 134
29 Nov 2023
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Today's guest leads the charge of finding new ways to build and design sustainably. He’s responsible for the first zero emissions and passive house ...
BDNY 2023 - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 133
22 Nov 2023
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In this special episode of Defining Hospitality, we’re live from BDNY 2023! Dan chats with some expo attendees, organizers, and Gold Key winners to ...
Owning Your Results - Hector Sanchez - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 132
15 Nov 2023
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Joining the show this week is an experienced executive who has a history of driving brands to success. Please welcome to the show, Head of Development...