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

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...

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