Rayanne Pruitt
Appears in 54 Episodes
From Distress to Success: Hospitality Innovation - Spencer Levine - Defining Hospitality - Ep #216
“Design is subjective, but quality is objective.”Today, Spencer Levine, President of RAL Companies and Affiliates, joins Dan to dive into hospitality development. Spen...
Elevating Hospitality: Sustainable Engineering - Harzali Hashim - Defining Hospitality - Episode #215
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 and Resorts in Hon...
Scaling Short-Term Rentals - Sebastián Torres-Calderón - Defining Hospitality - Episode #214
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-Calderón, the CEO of ...
Cultivating a Host Mindset - Steve Fortunato - Defining Hospitality - Episode #213
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 roomforty and th...
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...
Crafting Generational Memories - Derek De Salvia - Defining Hospitality - Episode #207
“ 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 Chief Customer Officer...
Sparking Change: Driving Hilton's Growth - Alissa Klees - Defining Hospitality - Episode #206
“We are a hospitality company first and foremost.” Joining Dan this week is Alissa Klees, the Brand Leader of Spark by Hilton, the trailblazing brand that earned Hilto...
Sailing into Success - Chris Lenz - Defining Hospitality - Episode #205
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 La Compania Hote...
Beyond the Bell Curve: Luxury and Hospitality - Eric Brey - Defining Hospitality - Episode #204
How can embracing the Japanese concept of omotenashi create better connections? Dr. Eric Brey, a Professor of Hospitality in the School of Management at the University...
Charting New Courses - Carmen Vlasceanu - Defining Hospitality - Episode #203
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, aviation, catering, ...
Creating Impact: Sustainability in Hospitality - Andrea Foster - Defining Hospitality - Episode #202
What is the balance between hospitality’s business efforts and sustainability efforts? That’s what Andrea Foster, EVP of Hospitality Development at MindClick, is here ...
Revolutionizing Hospitality Education - Nicolas Graf - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 201
How is hospitality education evolving? Nicolas Graf, chaired professor and Associate Dean at New York University’s Jonathan M Tisch Center of Hospitality, joins Dan to...
Building The Dream: Dubai’s Hospitality Scene - Jensen Moonien - Defining Hospitality - Episode #200
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 the Founder and Mana...
Investing in Hospitality - Nate Edgerly and Tom Donaldson - Defining Hospitality - Episode #199
Today’s episode pivots into restaurant investing. Joining Dan is two experts of hospitality financing and investments, Nate Edgerly and Tom Donaldson, the CEO and Chai...
Behind the Smoke: Media in Hospitality - Shawn Walchef - Defining Hospitality - Episode #198
What role does media play in hospitality? This episode welcomes media expert and Owner of Cali BBQ, Shawn Walchef. Shawn discusses his journey from creating award-winn...
A Lifetime in Hospitality - Xavier Lividini - Defining Hospitality - Episode #197
Sometimes you find yourself born into a business. That’s exactly what landed Xavier Lividini, Managing Partner at Hospitality Advance International, in the hospitality...
