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LOST iN presents The Layover - a podcast at the intersection of travel culture and creative industry. Built for brand leaders, designers, hoteliers, and forward-thinking marketers, the series unpacks the people, ideas, and trends redefining global travel.

From evolving consumer behavior to destination storytelling and innovation in hospitality, each episode delivers sharp insight through the disti... more

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In this episode of The Layover, we sit down with Mauri Waneka, founder of Schwet, a hospitality-meets-wellness concept built around saunas, pools, steam, social connection, and what Mauri calls a “detox, retox” approach to living well. Rather than po... more

In this episode of The Layover, we sit down with Ryan Simonetti, president and CEO of Convene Hospitality Group, to explore the evolving intersection of hospitality, work, lifestyle, and travel. From his early roots around restaurants and hospitality... more

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In this episode of The Layover, we sit down with Robbie Bent, CEO and co-founder of OtherShip, a fast-growing wellness concept blending sauna, ice baths, breathwork, music, comedy, and emotionally driven group classes into a new kind of social experi... more

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In this episode of The Layover, we sit down with Alex Schellenberger, former Global Chief Marketing Officer of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, to explore how one of the world’s most iconic luxury hospitality brands balances heritage, growth, and moder... more

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In this episode of The Layover, we sit down with Sander Allegro, hospitality strategist, international speaker, and founder of Allegro Innovations, to explore one of the industry's biggest questions: as hospitality becomes increasingly automated, how... more

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In this episode of The Layover, we sit down with Jessie Fischer, founder and CEO of GuestOS, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming hospitality—not by replacing people, but by giving hotel teams more time to create meaningful guest ex... more

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In this episode of The Layover, we sit down with Goedele Mangelaars, founder and CEO of Pink Notebook, an AI-powered travel platform reimagining how trips are discovered, planned, and booked. From growing up across continents to working at companies ... more

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In this episode of The Layover, we sit down with Jon Skogmo, CEO of LOST iN, for an inside look at how the brand is redefining travel media; blending physical guidebooks, digital storytelling, and real-world experiences into one cohesive ecosystem.

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Mauri Waneka
Founder of Schwet, a hospitality product blending club, hotel, and venue experiences
Schwet
Episode: Schwet’s Mauri Waneka on Detox-Retox Hospitality, Social Wellness & the Future of IRL Connection
Ryan Simonetti
Founder and CEO of Convene Hospitality Group (CHG)
Convene Hospitality Group
Episode: CHG's Ryan Simonetti on Premium Workspaces, IRL Experiences & the Future of Business Travel
Robbie Bent
CEO of OtherShip
OtherShip
Episode: OtherShip’s Robbie Bent on Sauna Culture, Sober Socializing & the Future of Emotional Wellness
Alex Schellenberger
Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Episode: Mandarin Oriental’s Alex Schellenberger on Luxury Branding, Service & Global Growth
Sander Allegro
Hospitality strategist; founder of Allegro Innovations
Allegro Innovations; Hotel School The Hague (Director of Industry Relations); Quality Lodgings (Chairman)
Episode: Inside Hospitality’s Human Future with Sander Allegro: High Tech, High Touch & the Power of Experience
Jessie Fischer
Tourism and tech leader; founder & CEO of GuestOS; board member of Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau
GuestOS; Visit Yosemite / Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau
Episode: Inside GuestOS with Jessie Fischer: AI Hospitality, Yosemite & the Future of Guest Experience
Goedele Mangelaars
Startup founder and CEO of Pink Notebook
Pink Notebook
Episode: Building Pink Notebook: Goedele Mangelaars on the Future of Travel Tech
Jon Skogmo
CEO of Lost In
Lost In
Episode: Inside LOST iN with Jon Skogmo: Print Revival, IRL Experiences & The Future of Travel Media
D'Andra Duggans
Chief Marketing Officer, Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces
Episode: Inside the Las Vegas Aces with D’Andra Duggans: Sports Travel, Brand Experience & Building a Championship City

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Inside Wyndham’s Loyalty Strategy with Michael Shiwdin: Perks, Points & Personalization
Q: Can you explain how first-party data informs personalized member experiences and partner integration?
First-party data helps tailor recommendations and dialogue to individual members, enabling targeted opportunities such as aligning trips with partnerships (e.g., Applebee's) and enhancing in-stay and off-site experiences with relevant offers.
Inside Wyndham’s Loyalty Strategy with Michael Shiwdin: Perks, Points & Personalization
Q: How does Wyndham balance auction experiences with fixed-point redemptions to maintain accessibility for all members?
Wyndham aims to drive engagement through auctions for high-impact, aspirational experiences while also offering fixed-price redemptions at predictable point levels to ensure accessibility and value for members with varying point balances.
Inside Wyndham’s Loyalty Strategy with Michael Shiwdin: Perks, Points & Personalization
Q: What are the criteria Wyndham uses when selecting new experiences to add to Wyndham Rewards?
The criteria include diversity of partnerships, cultural fit, and meaningful alignment with consumer personas, with an emphasis on culinary, sports, and other lifestyle verticals to reach a broad range of household incomes, ensuring experiences feel relevant and valuable to members.
OtherShip’s Robbie Bent on Sauna Culture, Sober Socializing & the Future of Emotional Wellness
Q: When did it make the jump from Toronto to New York and start the expansion with funding and real estate?
They describe raising initial funds, facing cash constraints, then securing institutional funding after demonstrating strong demand in New York so they could open Flatiron and prove the model before expanding further.
Inside Hospitality’s Human Future with Sander Allegro: High Tech, High Touch & the Power of Experience
Q: Where did you grow up and how did you get into the hospitality industry?
Sander describes growing up in the Netherlands, attending hotel school, pursuing business anthropology, and choosing a cross-disciplinary path that combined training with hands-on experience across different regions, which shaped his view that hospitality blends operational know-how with customer-centric strategy.

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The show focuses on travel, hospitality, and brand storytelling, often featuring senior leaders and innovators shaping how people experience destinations, events, and experiences. Episodes explore luxury branding, technology and AI in guest experiences, destination planning, and the evolving intersection of media, events, and mobility within travel. Notable throughlines include balancing human touch with automation, the role of partnerships in expanding travel ecosystems, and the way brands curate authentic, memorable journeys. The format tends to pair deep industry expertise with first-hand storytelling, offering practical takeaways for marketers, hoteliers, travel operators, and brand strategists seeking to understand how experiential tra... more

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1. Mauri Waneka
2. Ryan Simonetti
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5. Sander Allegro
6. Jessie Fischer
7. Goedele Mangelaars
8. Jon Skogmo

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