Future Hospitality

In this episode of the Future Hospitality Podcast, we sit down with Clay Bassford, founder of Bespoke Sound, a sonic identity studio helping hotels and resorts design how they’re heard—not just seen. We explore the growing importance of sonic branding in hospitality, how music and sound shape guest experiences, and Clay’s journey from musician to entrepreneur. Whether you're a hotelier, designer, or creative thinker, this conversation will expand the way you think about brand experience—one song at a time. https://bespokesound.co/ https://longitudedesign.com/

In this episode, we’re joined by Alicia Zur-Szpiro and Saar Shai, co-founders of Wanderland London and seasoned creatives with backgrounds in game design, toy invention, and kids’ publishing. As the first Kids & Teens Hospitality Consultancy, they’re redefining family travel with insights from their Global Kids Hospitality Report and innovative ideas for engaging younger guests. https://www.kidshospitality.org/ https://www.wanderland.london/ https://longitudedesign.com/

Today we're joined by Eric Moeller, founder of Freewyld, to talk about his journey from a career in construction to navigating the wild west of short-term rentals and building a standout hospitality brand. During our discussion, Eric shares how Freewyld was born, why branding is so important, and what's next for his company. https://freewyld.com/ https://longitudedesign.com/

In this episode we talk with Julie Purpura, Owner of Avenir a full-service hospitality design studio based in Chicago. Julie and her team have designed projects such as Cyrus Hotel, Trilogy Hotel, and other exciting hotel brands throughout the US. During our chat we learn about the early days of Julie’s design career, discuss the ideal blend of design and brand, and how Julie has filled her studio with exceptional talent. https://www.avenircreative.com/ https://longitudedesign.com/

Hoteliers and brand agency owners, Dustin Myers and Jeremy Wells, recount their two-year journey from branding experts to hotel owners of The Ozarker Lodge in Branson, MO, and The Parker Hotel in Parker, CO. In this "behind-the-scenes" podcast, they share their story from start to finish—the highs and lows, the obstacles and challenges they overcame, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Discover how their newfound experience in the hospitality world helps them better serve their clients at Longitude, their branding agency. Plus, they offer insights into what excites them about the future of the hospitality industry. https://longitudedesign.com https://www.flyoverdevelopments.com https://www.theozarkerlodge.com https://theparkerhotel.com