EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 51 MIN
Vicarious Hospitality with Vito F. Lotta & Jon Cakert
from DESIGN MUSE Podcast · host Bridget Santos + Melanie N. Hanna
In this episode of the DESIGN MUSE Podcast, Vito F. Lotta and Jon Cakert explore vicarious hospitality—the power of shared experiences. Drawing from their personal journeys and leadership roles, they discuss designing for emotion and memory, the value of collaboration, and navigating challenges such as renovations, ROI, brand identity, advocacy for the hospitality industry, and ever-evolving guest expectations. Thank you to our episode sponsor Symmons Industries! Symmons is a family-owned manufacturer of commercial and residential plumbing products who is known for their quality craftsmanship and innovation in plumbing fixtures. They are proudly approved on multiple Hotel Brand vendor lists. Support the showFollow us on instagram at @designmusepodcast and Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-muse-podcast)––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Zero — Declan DP [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Zero — Declan DP | Free Background Mu... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/zero––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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In this episode of the DESIGN MUSE Podcast, Vito F. Lotta and Jon Cakert explore vicarious hospitality—the power of shared experiences. Drawing from their personal journeys and leadership roles, they discuss designing for emotion and memory, the value of collaboration, and navigating challenges such as renovations, ROI, brand identity, advocacy for the hospitality industry, and ever-evolving guest expectations. Thank you to our episode sponsor Symmons Industries! Symmons is a family-own...
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