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Ryan Simonetti discusses the future of business travel and the evolution of premium workspaces.

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 through his father’s Martin’s potato roll delivery business to building one of the leading platforms for premium meetings, events, and flexible workspaces, Ryan shares how Convene is redefining where—and how—people come together. Ryan unpacks how Convene Hospitality Group is building spaces designed for a world where the lines between business travel, lifestyle, community, and experience are increasingly blurred. Ryan breaks down how CHG is: Turning meetings and conferences into experience-driven gatherings Designing premium workspaces through a hospitality-first lens Using human-centered design to support productivity, connection, and brand identity Reimagining third spaces for entrepreneurs, creators, and modern teams Bringing NeueHouse into its next chapter as a home for the curious and creative Scaling thoughtfully across markets while preserving high-touch service and local nuance The conversation also explores the rise of…

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Organizations: Convene Hospitality Group, NeueHouse

Products: Martin’s potato roll

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