To Infinity and Beyond: Bringing Toy Story to Life

Designing Autograph Collection's Lido House - Part 2: Join Marriott TRAVELER as we continue the conversation with the designers of Lido House from Autograph Collection at Marriott. In this episode we learn their stories and how their professional histories influenced each phase of the Lido House Design. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

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Designing Autograph Collection's Lido House - Part 1: Lido House is Newport Beach’s favorite guesthouse for locals and visitors. The hotel’s architecture celebrates Newport Beach’s Cape Cod aesthetic with elegant twists on a variety of nautical themes. Sitting on the site of former City Hall, Lido House is the old-new centerpiece of Newport Beach. Join Marriott TRAVELER as we follow the ins and outs of this iconic hotel from the team behind the design. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

20 min listen

The Art of Hospitality: Hotel art used to be a second thought, a budget item to be slashed. Today, art is being integrated into the space itself - into architectural details, into hotel welcome experiences. Join Marriott TRAVELER as we explore the history of art in hotels and how current designers are using art to enhance the design narrative of their cities and spaces. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

21 min listen

The Evolution of Hotel Lobby Design: Join Marriott TRAVELER as we follow the evolution of the hotel lobby from the opulence of the grand hotels of the past, to the industrialization era when hotels and travel became more accessible, to today, the boutique hotel era, where guest experience is key. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

27 min listen

Designing a Better Hotel Bathroom: A bathroom may be the smallest room in a hotel suite, but their design poses a tall challenge to ensure comfort and function. Follow Marriott TRAVELER as we discuss the process of re-designing hotel bathrooms from showerheads to sliding doors to create a luxurious experience in a small space. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

53 min listen

Designing Autograph Collection's Lido House - Part 3 by Travel by Design

23 min listen

Designing Autograph Collection's Lido House - Part 5: Join Marriott TRAVELER as we continue the conversation with the designers of Lido House from Autograph Collection at Marriott. In this episode, we talk about the art that occupies Lido House. Lido House's Design Team shares some tips and tricks of interior art and design for those of us looking for big ideas on a budget. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

23 min listen

To Infinity and Beyond: Bringing Toy Story to Life: Marriott TRAVELER visited the opening of Toy Story Land in Orlando and spoke with creative designers from PIXAR and Walt Disney. They discuss the process behind translating the beloved Toy Story films into a real-life interactive outdoor park, giving guests the opportunity to step into the stories and immerse themselves in a world of fun. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

30 min listen

Exploring Danish Design: Danish style is influencing design around the world, from restaurants and cuisine to furniture and interiors. Marriott TRAVELER explores the process of bringing comfort and ease into commercial design. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

23 min listen

Designing Autograph Collection's Lido House - Part 4: Join Marriott TRAVELER as we continue the conversation with the designers of Lido House from Autograph Collection at Marriott. In this episode, we talk about the art that occupies Lido House. Lido House's Design Team shares some tips and tricks of interior art and design for those of us looking for big ideas on a budget. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

23 min listen

Carpet Design Matters: A cozy, plush carpet can truly evoke the feeling of a home away from home. Marriott TRAVELER meets with carpet design aficionados to learn how they glean inspiration from the humblest of sources. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

19 min listen

Sci-Fi Meets Reality in Destiny 2 by Travel by Design

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Designing Wakanda: An Exclusive Look Behind the Design of "Black Panther": This episode of Behind the Design features a very special conversation with Hannah Beachler, who designed the fictional nation of Wakanda for Marvel Studios' blockbuster "Black Panther". Learn how Hannah's travels to South Africa influenced the way she envisioned Wakanda and how she brought those designs to life on the big screen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

24 min listen

Budapest: Become Royalty at Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel: When designing for royalty, it's all about the details. Hamish speaks with interior designer Maria Katsarou Vafiadis to learn how she reimagined Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, to embrace its royal heritage, with modern touches for today's traveler. by Travel by Design

19 min listen

Airport Hotels: Designs That Defy Stereotype, from Amsterdam to Toronto: What can a designer do to re-invent the forgettable trappings of a hotel that’s always been treated — quite literally — as a layover? Hamish learns how airport hotels are being overhauled to deliver a travel experience that shakes up decades of design inertia, by chatting with Colin Finnegan and Lauren Holmes — who played crucial roles in overhauling the interiors at the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto, respectively. by Travel by Design

23 min listen

Visiting Ancient Greece in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey: Video game designers are creating landscapes so realistic, it's almost like traveling there yourself. Marriott TRAVELER sat down with the designers of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, which is set in ancient Greece, to find out what it took to create these landscapes and why recreating Greece was so important to them for this amazing game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

24 min listen

JW Marriott Venice: Designed for Self-Care in "Real Italian Style": Travel by boat across the Venetian lagoon and escape onto a private island, where every step — and every plate of locally sourced food — has been thoughtfully integrated to bring you back into touch with the healing power of earth, sea, and sun. by Travel by Design

21 min listen

Los Angeles: Explore Two Hotels Under One Roof at the Moxy and AC Downtown L.A.: In L.A.'s trendy Downtown neighborhood, two new hotels are about to open in the same building. But while they occupy a similar space, each embodies a distinct — and very different — personality, thanks to the power of design. In this episode, Hamish speaks with George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, the revered and award-winning designers behind the Moxy and AC Hotels in Downtown Los Angeles. George and Glenn share how the hotels inhabit the building as two siblings, very different in how they gather guests and set a mood, but both steeped in the same artistic backdrop and desert landscapes of Southern California. by Travel by Design

22 min listen

Taking the Plunge into Aquatic Design at Gaylord Opryland's SoundWaves: What is it about sitting by the waves that makes so many people happy? And what does it take to recreate that feeling at a hotel that's nowhere near the ocean? We've spent hours talking about the design of hotels and the world of hospitality. But in this episode, we go on a deep dive into the design of SoundWaves, a one-of-a-kind water attraction that's built into the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. by Travel by Design

17 min listen

Launching W Records: W Hotels recently launched its very own record label, W Records. At the W Music International Summit in Austin, Texas, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler sat down with some of the top innovators in the music industry who led the launch of W Records. Learn how they ensured brand consistency, navigated the changing music industry landscape, and got some of the top emerging artists to come on board. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Travel by Design

27 min listen

Welcome to Travel by Design: Host Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, leads us on a globetrotting journey through immersive, insightful conversations with the designers behind the world's most extraordinary hotels. by Travel by Design

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The Maldives: Overwater Villas with Unexpected Design at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa: The Maldives is known for luxurious hotels, with dreamy overwater villas set on a jewel-tone sea. But not every villa is the same. On one island in the Maldives, a hotel is drawing from unexpected sources of inspiration: fashion and Bauhaus design. In this episode, host Hamish Kilburn chats with designer Dan Kridsada to trade Maldives travel stories and reveal all the careful decisions that go into constructing an overwater villa. From the bold guest rooms to the panoramic bar where travelers can watch the sun set over an infinite horizon, Hamish learns how design can heighten the experience of being dropped onto an island in the Indian Ocean. by Travel by Design

17 min listen

Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula: Descend into underground cenotes and look up to the starry night sky at the St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya: The Riviera Maya, on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, is home to peaceful mangroves, stunning beaches, and over 4,000 years of Maya heritage. Fascinated by the Mayas’ historic mastery of astronomy and inspired by her first trip into the crystal clear waters of the Yucatan’s cenotes, Tatiana Sheveleva designed the St. Regis Kanai Resort as an indoor-and-outdoor experience that literally reflects the stars and immerses travelers in the heavenly natural settings of the Riviera Maya. by Travel by Design

19 min listen

Costa Rica: Discover Biophilic Design in a Mangrove Jungle at El Mangroove, Autograph Collection: What is biophilic design? One hotel, set deep in the mangrove jungle of Costa Rica, shows why this trend of blending design with nature is so powerful. Hamish speaks with Andres Pacheco, owner of El Mangroove Hotel and Residences, Autograph Collection, and architect Ronald Zürcher, who designed the hotel, to find out how they worked around the mangrove trees to build a luxurious forest escape. by Travel by Design

13 min listen

Bali: Embrace culture through design at Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort in Indonesia: On the southern tip of Bali, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of beachside hotels, the Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort is meticulously crafted to help travelers connect with Balinese culture. Veteran designer Carl Almeida explains how he’s paid homage to Balinese architecture and performances — through the resort’s villa-like layout, locally influenced building materials, and interiors inspired by specific Balinese dances. by Travel by Design

15 min listen

Nova Scotia: Experience Maritime Design at Muir Halifax, Autograph Collection: How do you capture Nova Scotia's rich maritime culture through design? Hamish speaks with Alessandro Munge and Grace Zeppilli, a husband-wife team who designed the interiors, furnishings and art collection at Muir Halifax, Autograph Collection, and who, coincidentally, just returned from a stay at the hotel. by Travel by Design

25 min listen

Designing a New Generation of Hotel Rooms at Marriott’s Innovation Lab: What can travelers expect from the next generation of hotel rooms? To find out, Hamish heads to the top secret innovation lab at Marriott Headquarters — where more adaptable, interactive, and locally connected hotel rooms are being crafted as the ideal home base for millions of travel journeys to come. by Travel by Design

12 min listen

New York City: Discover the choreography of travel with David Rockwell, designer of W New York - Union Square: What do an airport terminal, the set of a Broadway show, one of the most revered parks in New York City have in common? They’ve all been shaped by master designer David Rockwell, and they all reveal the hidden choices that go into designing a public space. In this episode, David shares how his love of theater and his decades-long understanding of Union Square Park helped him to reinvent W New York - Union Square, a hotel that he originally designed in the late 1990s. by Travel by Design

13 min listen

Tromsø, Norway: Catch the Northern Lights over mountains and fjords at Moxy Tromsø: Eleven stories above the arctic circle, a panoramic view — of Norwegian mountains, fjords, and the Northern Lights — sweeps travelers into the natural world. Sculpted by Copenhagen-based designer and longtime mountain backpacker Mette Fredskild, Moxy Tromsø helps travelers let go of modern life, put on their hiking boots, and cross into one of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth. by Travel by Design

13 min listen

Bucharest: Meet for drinks in a 100-year-old bank vault at The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection: Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, is a rising destination for travelers who want to visit a vibrant European city with centuries of architecture. Taking on a labyrinth of design puzzles to protect generations of heritage, architect Indre Sangus transformed a historic bank building into The Marmorosch Bucharest, an Autograph Collection hotel. by Travel by Design

16 min listen

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