Welcome to Defining Hospitality, the podcast where we explore the meaning of hospitality with some of the industry's most innovative and inspiring thought leaders. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality, your host Dan Ryan brings his expertise and passion to each episode as he delves into the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. From the built environment to business practices and everyday life, join us each week as we uncover new perspectives and insights on the true meaning of hospitality.

Latest Episodes

Transformative Retreats - Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger - Defining Hospitality - Episode #212

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 unique hotel venture ...

It’s About Who Knows You - Eileen Madigan - Defining Hospitality - Episode #211

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 Vegas Sands Corp jo...

Preserving History, Designing the Future - Aimee Sanborn - Defining Hospitality - Episode #210

How is adaptive reuse shaping the hospitality industry?Aimee Sanborn, Senior Vice President of Architecture at Premier joins Dan to dive into adaptive reuse. Aimee sha...

The Art of Feeling Known - Bruno Viterbo - Defining Hospitality - Episode #209

Ever wondered how a space can make you feel genuinely cared for? Bruno Viterbo, Vice President of Design at Irvine Company, shares his profound insights into 'the sens...

A Seat at Aggie's Table - Aggie Zamir - Defining Hospitality - Episode #208

“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, forge a relationship, b...

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