
They say good design is obvious, but great design is transparent.
We’re pursuing perfect hotel design – wherever we can find it.
That means speaking to the brightest minds in the hospitality industry.
This is the HOTEL DESIGN PODCAST.
EPISODE 27: STACI PATTON


In today’s episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, we welcome Staci Patton, Principal & Hospitality Interior Design Director of DLR Group. This show was captured during the NEWH Leadership Conference in Seattle. Staci and Glenn discuss designing a few of DLR Group’s projects – including AC Hotel Scottsdale North, Catbird Hotel, and The Surety Hotel! Staci also shares advice and an encouraging message for any new designers.
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EPISODE 26: LISA SIMEONE AND GINA DEARY


Tune into today’s new episode of the #hoteldesignpodcast! In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, we welcome Lisa Simeone and Gina Deary – two of the principals of Chicago based Simeone Deary Design Group. Lisa and Gina discuss the details behind creating some of their most prominent projects, including Yours Truly DC, Hotel Kansas City, Monarch and more!
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EPISODE 25: THERESE VIRSERIUS


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, we welcome award-winning designer Therese Virserius, Founder of Virserius Studio. She’s worked on projects such as W Atlanta Midtown, Renaissance Paris La Défense Hotel, Hyatt Regency Montreal and others such as the Arizona Biltmore.
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EPISODE 24: LAURIE WOULING


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, we welcome Laurie Wouling, Senior Director of Global Design, US and Canada, for the Distinctive Selects Brands with Marriott International.
Host Glenn Haussman and Laurie discuss how the lifestyle concept is an essential design aesthetic – which is very popular with guests who are looking for ‘experience’ – and is shown through brands such as Moxy, AC Hotel, Element and Aloft. Laurie shares many insights from each of these brands, advice to aspiring designers, and more.
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EPISODE 23: PAUL STEELMAN


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, we welcome back Paul Steelman – CEO of Steelman Partners. Paul was previously on our show during Episode 10!
He and his team have designed and created many prominent casinos & resorts worldwide, including Resorts World Las Vegas, Circa, and more! Learn all about these phenomenal projects during today’s episode.
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EPISODE 22: RON SWIDLER


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, we welcome back to the show Ron Swidler – who is the Chief Innovation Officer of the Gettys Group Companies. Ron was previously featured on our podcast during Episode 3.
Glenn and Ron discuss ideas about the future of hospitality, and the varied facets of the company’s Hotel Of Tomorrow Project – which brings together industry leaders, students, and manufacturers to work together to change conventional thinking when it comes to hotel design.
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EPISODE 21: MALCOLM BERG


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, we welcome Malcolm Berg, who is the founder, President and Design Director of EoA Group. He also was named the Designer of the Year during the 2020 Gold Key Awards. Malcolm shares his background and design insights on some of EoA Group’s most prominent projects. View our show notes to watch the latest episode on our new Youtube page, or to visually follow along while listening to the audio format!
EPISODE 20: GLEN COBEN


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, we welcome Glen Coben, President and Owner of Glen & Company. Coben is a huge driving force within the hotel design community, and brings a unique point of view from the retail environment where he previously worked with Nike. He reviews some of his most prominent projects, and shares an inside look at them with us. View our show notes to watch the latest episode on our new Youtube page, or to visually follow along while listening to the audio format!
EPISODE 19: MIKE SUOMI


Design expert Mike Suomi is back to talk about how COVID continues to influence the future designs of hotels. Plus, we take a look at some great projects.
This episode was originally aired as part of the series No Vacancy Live with Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri. Watch the episode on video in our Episode Details!
We’ll be returning soon with all new Hotel Design Podcast episodes!
EPISODE 18: BARBARA BEST-SANTOS - PRINCIPAL AT FORRESTPERKINS - A PERKINS EASTMAN COMPANY


What does it mean to break down the barriers between hospitality and healthcare design? Today’s guest, Barbara Best-Santos, Principal of ForrestPerkins–a Perkins Eastman company, answers this question brilliantly. For 20 years, Barbara has led the design of boutique and large-scale hotels, spas, restaurants, and resorts. She shares, “We can be a little disruptive in healthcare & at the same time we get to collaborate with our partners who are experts in healthcare.” More on today’s episode!
EPISODE 17: TOM ITO, PRINCIPAL AT GENSLER


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast we welcome Tom Ito, Principal at Gensler. Tom Ito is a force in the hotel design community and created the hospitality division of Gensler back in the late 1990s. Since then, it has been a whirlwind of creating some of the most incredible hotel designs we’ve ever seen – some of which have had far more impact than the building itself.
EPISODE 16: SIOBHAN BARRY, DESIGN DIRECTOR AT GENSLER


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast we welcome Siobhan Barry, Design Director at Gensler. Like everything we see with hospitality design lately, projects are grounded in ‘experience’ – something that she says is essential to satisfying today’s customer.
EPISODE 15: KIMBERLY DAOUST, PRINCIPAL OF TANDEM


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast we welcome designer Kimberly Daoust, who is principal at Tandem – a Las Vegas-based interior design firm that she co-founded in 2005. While she lives in Austin, TX, she commutes by plane to Vegas.
EPISODE 14: TINA WICHMANN AND CRAIG PALACIOS - FOUNDERS OF BUNNYFISH STUDIO


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast we welcome Tina Wichmann and Craig Palacios of the Las Vegas based design firm, Bunnyfish. They have been involved in some major projects, such as helping entrepreneur and CEO of Zappos Tony Hsieh reinvent downtown Las Vegas.
EPISODE 13: TODD-AVERY LENAHAN, FOUNDER OF TAL STUDIO


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast we welcome the founder of TAL Studio, Todd-Avery Lenahan. Based in Las Vegas, TAL Studio has been an integral part in designing huge projects for many major companies, including Disney and Wynn.
EPISODE 12: LARRY BROUGHTON, CEO OF BROUGHTONHOTELS, AND WESTON SPIEGL, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE PARK JAMES HOTEL


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast we welcome incredible hotelier Larry Broughton, CEO of the boutique hotel company broughtonHOTELS. We also welcome the general manager of the Park James Hotel, Weston Spiegl.
EPISODE 11: BETH CAMPBELL OF WILSON ASSOCIATES


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, we welcome Beth Campbell – CEO of global interior architecture firm Wilson Associates. The company has designed some of the world’s most iconic addresses across the globe, and Campbell is looking to ensure its future success.
EPISODE 10: PAUL STEELMAN OF STEELMAN PARTNERS


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast we welcome design industry icon Paul Steelman, CEO of Steelman Partners. He’s been involved in some of the most influential casino resort and hotel projects around the globe.
Episode 9: Valeriano Antonioli, CEO of the Lungarno Collection


In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast we welcome Valeriano Antonioli, CEO of the Lugarno Collection, an ultra-luxury hotel company reinventing the luxury hospitality experience. The company operates properties in Florence and Rome.
EPISODE 8: MIKE SUOMI, PRINCIPAL AND VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERIOR DESIGN WITH STONEHILL & TAYLOR


In this episode of the Hotel Design podcast, we speak to Mike Suomi, Principal and Vice President of Interior Design with Stonehill & Taylor.
EPISODE 7: MARK WEAVER & MELANIE NEWPORT OF HBD DESIGN


Join us in this special episode of Hotel Design Podcast, as Glenn speaks with both Principal, Mark Weaver, FAIA and Melanie Newport, Interior Designer from HBG Design – both of whom worked on The Guest House at Graceland.
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On this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast we’re featuring Amy Hulbert, Vice President, Boutique and Upscale Brands at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts.
Episode 5: Lauren Rottet - FAIA, FIIDA, Founding Principal and President of Rottet Studio


During the fifth episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, Glenn interviews Lauren Rottet – the founding principal and president of Rottet Studio.
EPISODE 4: MITCH PATEL - PRESIDENT & CEO OF VISION HOSPITALITY GROUP


During the fourth episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, Glenn interviews Mitch Patel, President & CEO of Vision Hospitality Group, one of the most highly regarded developers and owners in North America.
EPISODE 3: RON SWIDLER - PRINCIPAL AND VP OF BRANDING & DESIGN FOR THE GETTYS GROUP


During the third episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, Glenn interviews Ron Swidler, the Principal and VP of Branding & Design for The Gettys Group.
EPISODE 2: RAUL LEAL - CEO OF VIRGIN HOTELS


During the second episode of the Hotel Design Podcast, Glenn interviews Raul Leal, the CEO of Virgin Hotels.
EPISODE 1: LARRY TRAXLER - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR HILTON WORLDWIDE


In this inaugural edition of the Hotel Design Podcast we feature an incredibly engaging discussion with Mr. Larry Traxler interviewed at the Hilton Worldwide HQ.