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

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...

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