Hospitality Design: What I've Learned

Not only a prolific chef and restaurateur, Marcus Samuelsson is the author of a number of cookbooks, including The Rise, which celebrates contemporary Black cooking through the lens of the most influential Black chefs in the field. It embodies his mission to reclaim Black culinary traditions while energizing a new generation of chefs. Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

Partners in business and life, the Tel Aviv-based Alon Baranowitz and Irene Kronenberg's design philosophy is centered on a deep, contextual, and narrative-driven approach that has helped create lasting partnerships, including with W hotels and hotelier Liran Wizman’s Sircle brand. At the end of the day, they say, a successful project comes down to the people—watching them connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate life together.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

Jim Looney's journey to founding one of the most prolific hospitality design firms in the industry started with a chance meeting with Trisha Wilson. Six weeks later, he moved to Dallas to work with her. It was a formative time for Looney as he had a front-row seat to see the industry transform into what it is today. In 1995, he launched Looney & Associates, which has offices in Dallas, Chicago, and Hawaii. As the firm celebrates 25 years, Looney reflects on a career that brought him from Memphis to Arkansas and now Dallas.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

Rachel Gutter is a pioneer in the green-building movement. Now, as president of the IWBI, she is implementing standards that embody a holistic wellbeing approach. If we continue to find the intersection of purpose and profit in our own lives, she says, then we will not only be much happier as individuals but the planet and society as a whole will benefit as well.This episode is brought to you by Global Allies. For more information, visit globalallies.com. Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

Jacobs is a pioneer in the wellness movement, making it a hallmark of the brand. He has hired the best and brightest minds—from sleep scientists to wellness experts—to deliver transformative experiences for guests. His story is equally compelling. He speaks six languages, went to college in Paris, studied art history in Florence, and has lived in nearly a dozen countries. It’s a storied career that led him to Four Seasons, Starwood Capital Group, and now Singapore with Six Senses.This episode is brought to you by Global Allies. For more information, go to globalallies.com.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

The visionary hotelier founded Joie de Vivre hotels when he was only 26 years old, transforming an inner-city motel in San Francisco into the second largest boutique hotel brand in the world. After 24 years, he sold the company, but it didn’t take long for Airbnb to tap Conley to help turn the travel startup into a powerhouse global hospitality brand in the share economy. His most recent venture, the Modern Elder Academy, is the world’s first midlife wisdom school, complete with a beachfront campus in the heart of Baja California Sur, MexicoThis episode is brought to you by Global Allies. For more information, go to globalallies.comThank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

When Beth Campbell was 10, she began working at her parents’ restaurants in Pittsburgh and was managing them by the time she was a teenager. That experience solidified her passion for hospitality. As CEO of Wilson Associates, she has cultivated an office environment where learning, education, and emotional intelligence take precedence. Trust the people around you, she says, because you’re not alone.This episode is brought to you by Global Allies. For more information, go to globalallies.com.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

Meyer Davis' refined residential style has attracted many hospitality greats, including chef Andrew Carmellini for Locanda Verde, Barry Sternlicht for the 1 Hotel South Beach, and Dana Kalczak of Four Seasons. For the past two decades, the duo has continued to mark their territory with projects that embody their firm's ethos of creating inspirational environments that leave a lasting impression.This episode is brought to you by Global Allies. For more information, go to globalallies.com.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

After cutting his teeth styling for retail catalogues and showrooms and working with Martha Stewart, Kemper Hyers' life changed forever when he joined Barry Sternlicht at Starwood, helping to launch such brands as Baccarat and 1 Hotels. Like the rest of the design community, Hyers continues to grapple with today's new normal, but he remains optimistic. The hotel industry will be back, he says, but the trick is to be thoughtful and mindful.This episode is brought to you by Global Allies. For more information, go to globalallies.com.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

We spoke with Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), to understand the state of the hospitality industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Rogers, the $2 trillion stimulus package recently signed into law by President Trump, is less about stimulus and more about preservation. But he does see some light at the end of the tunnel, and even applauds hoteliers who are allowing their hotels to be used as medical facilities or for quarantine locations during these difficult times.   This episode is brought to you by Global Allies. For more information, go to globalallies.com.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.