In this episode, we speak with Corey Weathers, Co-Founder, and CEO at ROAM Beyond — a concept that brings mobile living experience and refined off-the-grid lodging unlike any other. Using environmentally conscious materials, designed in modern and interesting ways.

During our conversation, we learn about Corey’s background and how this idea came to life, lessons that he’s learned along the way, and the exciting future in store for ROAM.

https://www.roambeyond.travel

https://longitudedesign.com

Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Billy Skelli-Cohen, Co-Founder at Àterre a new brand that blends the warmth of a second home, the ease of a guest house, and the delight of a hotel under one roof, inviting guests to live while traveling.

During the conversation, we learn more about the vision for Àterre, how Billy and Liran Wizman came up with the idea, and what the future holds for this exciting new hospitality brand.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Damon Lawrence, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Homage Hospitality Group. A new hotel brand that aims to inspire innovators through redesigning the hospitality experience.

During our discussion we get to hear about Damon’s own journey in hospitality and how Homage came to be, we find out how Damon has overcome challenges after challenges, and hear about some exciting new things in store for Homage.

https://www.anewkindofhospitality.com

https://longitudedesign.com

In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Tom Parker, Co-Founder of Fettle — a boutique interior architecture and design firm that specializes in hospitality.

During our discussion, we’ll find out how Tom and his business partner, Andy, started Fettle and how it’s evolved over the years, we’ll learn about how they successfully manage the tension between great design and budgetary constraints and also hear about some exciting projects they’ve been working on that will be opening soon.

https://fettle-design.co.uk

https://longitudedesign.com

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mona Lewicka, Director of Connections and Partnerships at The Transformational Travel Council — a transformation design organization aimed at changing the way travelers engage with the world around us.

During our conversation, we’ll learn about what Transformational Travel is and why it matters, find out how the TTC started and their vision for the future, and also discuss how even an otherwise mundane business trip can become a transformative experience.

https://www.transformational.travel

https://longitudedesign.com

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Ben Rafter, President, and CEO of Springboard Hospitality — one of the largest boutique hotel management companies on the west coast, with 36 hotels and resorts in 11 states.

During our chat, we get to hear the interesting story about Ben's journey in hospitality and what led him to where he is now, how he and his team are creating more custom-tailored local guides at their properties, and the important role that technology and data play in the guest experience.

https://www.springboardhospitality.com/

https://longitudedesign.com/

In this episode, we chat with Patrick Thompson — Principal at Patrick Thompson Design – an award-winning, Detroit-based design studio specializing in hospitality, retail, residential, higher education, and workplace environments.

During our chat, we’ll see what Patrick’s formative years were like as a young designer, find out how he and his team are impacting people’s lives through well-designed spaces, and learn why he’s chosen to make Detroit his home again.

https://patrickthompsondesign.com

https://longitudedesign.com

In this episode, we chat with Dury Kim — Regional Director Of Revenue Management at Real Hospitality Group – one of the fastest-growing hotel management companies in the United States.

During our discussion, we find out about Dury’s career and what led her to her current position at Real Hospitality, talk about the lessons and insights her team has learned over the last year, and discuss how technology and data have played a vital role in the success of Real Hospitality’s portfolio. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

https://www.realhospitalitygroup.com

https://longitudedesign.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Colin and Ronan Hannan. Brothers and Principles at Proven Partners.

PROVEN is an international real estate and hotel consultancy that specializes in independent hotels, resorts, and resort real estate. Together, they bring over 35 years of experience and insights as developers and owners.

In our conversation, we’ll discuss their background and how Proven Partners came to be. We’ll dive into their approach to creating a holistic, sustainable, and immersive experience — from concept to execution. And, we’ll also chat about how they focus on concepts that blur the lines between real estate, hospitality, the guest experience.

https://www.proven.partners/

https://longitudedesign.com/

In today’s episode, we chat with Zach Kupperman, founder of Kupperman Companies, the development and investment team behind the award-winning boutique hotel, “The Drifter Hotel" in New Orleans, LA.

We’ll learn about Zach’s journey in hospitality and real estate, the vision that led to the opening of The Drifter hotel, his commitment to community, and what excites him about the future of hospitality.