All Episodes
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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-H...
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 i...
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 ...
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, Found...
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 Operat...
Hospitality’s Innovative Playground - Glenn Nowak - University of Nevada Las Vegas - Episode # 237
How Can Las Vegas Serve as the Ultimate Architectural Laboratory? In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Glen Noack, an accomplished architec...
The Human Side of Hospitality - Chelsea Hershelman - Coral Tree Hospitality - Episode # 236
Can empathy, curiosity, and a willingness to run toward the fire reshape how leaders design experiences, and careers, in hospitality? In this episode of Defining Hospi...
Leading Through Exploration and Service - Richard Wiese - The Explorer’s Club - Episode # 235
Can exploration, storytelling, and service to others redefine what hospitality really means and why does it start at home? In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan...
The Future of Hospitality Is Intelligent Tech - John Duffield - Radical Innovation - Episode # 234
How will AI, biometrics, and healthcare thinking redefine hospitality, and what does the future of truly personalized guest experience look like? In this episode, Dan ...
Building Resilient Hotel Investment Models - Hugh Taylor - Michels & Taylor - Episode # 233
How do you build a global hospitality business without losing the personal touch, resilience, or trust that defines great service? In this episode, Dan Ryan sits down ...
Hospitality Starts With People - Thomas Healy - Rockbridge Hospitality Management - Re-Air
On this special re-air episode of Defining Hospitality, we revisit an insightful conversation on people-first leadership, authentic culture, and the true meaning of ho...
Leadership and Legacy in Hospitality - Marc Bromley - Four Seasons - Re-Air
On this special re-air episode of Defining Hospitality, we revisit a powerful conversation on people-centric leadership and the enduring value of culture with Marc Bro...
Quality and Trust in Vacation Rentals - Ashley Ching - Inhaven - Episode # 230
How do you scale hospitality without losing quality, trust, or operational control? In this episode, Dan Ryan sits down with Ashley Ching, Founder & CEO of Inhaven, f...
Building Teams Rooted in Values and Vision - Anna Peretz - Sonesta - Episode # 229
How do you build hospitality experiences, and lead teams, in a way that’s rooted in authenticity, multicultural awareness, and a clear sense of purpose? In this episod...
Value Driven Growth in New Markets - Paul Sacco - PM Hotel Group - Episode # 228
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, Dan Ryan sits down ...
The Future of Airport Design and Leadership - John Anthal - Mancini Duffy - Episode # 227
How do architects create airports that feel human, intuitive, and welcoming while juggling regulations, budgets, and countless stakeholders? In this episode, Dan Ryan...
Creating Connection Through Cuisine - Emmie Nostitz & Zach Knight - Tivity - Episode # 226
What happens when hospitality shifts from serving to empowering, when chefs become creators, not just cooks? In this episode, Dan Ryan sits down with Emmie Nostitz and...
Branding the Human Experience - Matt Ferebee - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 225
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 sits down with Mat...
The Power of Community in Hospitality - Margot Stern - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 224
What does authentic, people-centered hospitality look like? In this episode, Dan Ryan talks with Margot Stern, hospitality entrepreneur and founder of Avenida Baja and...
