All Episodes
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Niching Down then Grow - Alex Kuby - Defining Hospitality
This week, Dan Ryan sits down with Alex Kuby, Associate Principal at Dyelot and a lifelong student of how built environments shape human experience. From his early day...
Beyond the Bulb - Thomas Paterson - Defining Hospitality
Dan Ryan talks with Thomas Paterson, founder and lighting designer at Lux Populi, about one of hospitality's most overlooked design disciplines… light. Thomas explains...
Navigating the Peaks of Innovation - Larry Traxler - Defining Hospitality
This week, Dan Ryan sits down with Larry Traxler, a 30+ year veteran of architecture and design, former SVP Global Head of Architecture & Design at Hilton Hotels & Res...
The Art of Belonging - John O’Sullivan - Defining Hospitality
This week, Dan Ryan sits down with John O'Sullivan, hospitality executive, published poet, painter, and Regional Vice President & General Manager at Four Seasons Resor...
Balancing Business and Humanity - David Shove-Brown - Defining Hospitality
This week, Dan Ryan sits down with David Shove-Brown, architect, design leader, educator, and partner at //3877, to make the case that the most powerful thing you can ...
Pioneering Global Design - Christine McGinnis - Defining Hospitality
This week, Dan Ryan sits down with Christine McGinnis, Director of Design at Wave Design Consultants, to make the case that the most powerful tool a designer can carry...
Global Visions, Local Touches - Genna Panagopoulos - Defining Hospitality
This week, Dan Ryan sits down with Genna Panagopoulos, Vice President of Development at Minor Hotels, to make the case that the most exciting real estate play in hospi...
Redefining Hospitality Through Tech - Tanya Pratt - Defining Hospitality
This week, Dan Ryan sits down with Tanya Pratt, Global VP of Strategy and Product Management at Oracle Hospitality, to prove that the most powerful upgrade a hotel can...
Designing with Magic and Precision - Larah Moravek - Defining Hospitality
This week, Dan Ryan sits down with Larah Moravek, founding partner at Dutch East Design, to make the case that the most powerful thing a designer can bring to a projec...
Green Means Revenue - JoAnna Abrams - Defining Hospitality
This Earth Day, Dan Ryan welcomes back JoAnna Abrams, founder and CEO of MindClick, to make the case that sustainability isn't just good for the planet, it's good for ...
Beyond the Front Desk - Walter Peseski - Defining Hospitality
In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Walter Peseski, Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Garfield Public Private, to explore the o...
The Art of Anticipation - Ed Bakos - Defining Hospitality
In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Ed Bakos, CEO of Champalimaud Design, to explore the evolving dimensions of hospitality in the design ...
What the K-Wave Means for Hotel and Restaurant Design - Thomas Oh & Daphne Shin - Defining Hospitality
In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Thomas Oh, Co-Founder & General Manager of Perilla Korean American Steakhouse, and Daphne Shin, Founde...
Curating Luxury Through Sound - Michelangelo L’Acqua - Defining Hospitality
In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Michaelangelo L’Acqua, a global entertainment director and music/lifestyle branding expert, to discuss...
Transforming Hospitality for Millennials - Saxton Sharad - Hideaway Inns & Revival Hotels - Episode # 243
In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Saxton Sharad to explore how hospitality and hotel design are evolving for today’s guest experience. S...
Exploring Data-Driven Trends - Isaac Collazo - STR - Episode # 242
How does data make the hospitality industry come alive?In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan welcomes Isaac Collazo, the Head of Analytics at STR and Co-Ho...
Hospitality's Soulful Essence Revealed - Stephanie Hopkins - B2 Design Co - Episode # 241
How do relationships shape the hospitality industry?In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan explores how relationships fundamentally shape the hospitality in...
East Coast Design Expansion - Amy Margolis - BAMO Providence - Episode # 240
How do detailed preparations elevate hospitality experiences?In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan interviews Amy Margolis, an esteemed interior designer a...
The Puzzle of Architecture - Andrew Ashey - AAmp Studio - Episode # 239
What does it mean to find joy and creativity in the constraints of adaptive reuse?In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Andrew Ashey, Founde...
The Value of Storytelling - Ian Sharpe - NextTrip - Episode # 238
How can travel channels inspire personal growth and global understanding?In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Ian Sharpe, the Chief Operati...
