Hospitality Unpacked with NEWH

About Hospitality Unpacked with NEWH

Conversations at the Intersection of People, Design, and Hospitality Hospitality Unpacked is the official podcast of NEWH, The Hospitality Industry Network, the global non-profit dedicated to education, scholarships, and building connections in hospitality. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the people, projects, and ideas shaping hotels, restaurants, and spaces worldwide. From rising stars and scholarship recipients to veteran designers, brand leaders, and manufacturers, we explore the voices driving the industry forward. Our content pillars—People, Design, and Guest Experience—guide every conversation: People: Mentorship journeys, scholarship success stories, and candid insights from hospitality legends. Design: Material deep-dives, trend forecasting, and product innovations that are shaping tomorrow’s interiors. Hospitality: Industry updates, operational success stories, and global perspectives on what’s next for guest experience. With professional production, thought-provoking discussions, and a mission-driven lens, Hospitality Unpacked goes beyond surface-level trends. It’s about stories with purpose; highlighting how design, business, and human connection come together to create extraordinary hospitality experiences. Whether you’re a designer, operator, student, or supplier, this is your seat at the table.

Publisher

NEWH, Inc: The Hospitality Network

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Nov 2025

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   A Seat at the Table: A Conversation on the Past, Present & Future of Hospitality Interiors

   The hospitality design landscape is shifting faster than ever—from the double-edged sword of AI renderings to hyper-localized sensory spaces. In this cross-generational panel, industry leaders dissect the future of hospitality interiors while reinforcing that great design requires a rock-solid blueprint. The discussion highlights why, amidst evolving technology and tight client budgets, success still relies on the fundamental principles of professional integrity, client trust, and human-centric relationships.

2. 

   22 Apr 2026

   A Seat at the Table: Trisha Poole on Design Poole & shaping hospitality legacy design story podcasts

   Growth is not accidental—it’s built with intention. This episode highlights Trisha Poole’s journey from the early stages of her career to founding and scaling Design Poole, Inc. into a globally recognized brand. From expanding across Florida and into Canada to shaping a distinct voice in hospitality design, her story reflects a commitment to vision, resilience, and strategic growth. Along the way, we briefly explore her connection to NEWH and the broader impact of her work on the hospitality industry—revealing a legacy defined not only by what she’s built, but by the influence she continues to have on the spaces, teams, and communities she touches.

3. 

   15 Apr 2026

   The Staylist: EVEN Hotels & Wellness Integrates Design

   Wellness is no longer a feature—it’s a design philosophy. This episode offers an inside look at the design transformation of EVEN Hotels and how well-being has been thoughtfully embedded into the brand’s next generation. The design team behind the reimagined concept shares a holistic approach to wellness—one that recognizes balance, individuality, and choice as central to the guest experience. From nuanced color theory and biophilic cues expressed through texture and pattern, to a flexible definition of wellness shaped by each guest’s needs, this conversation unpacks how design can support both physical and emotional well-being. The result is a hospitality experience rooted in intention—where wellness is not prescribed, but personally defined.

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5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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