Episode Details

Join No Vacancy Live host Glenn Haussman as he explores the magic behind adaptive reuse and hotel design with industry leaders Sharon Bilbeisi AIA LEED AP (SVP of Design, IIG Design) and Jocelyn Lurie (VP of Procurement, Throughline by IIG). This episode uncovers how old structures—from historic mills to outdated hotels—are being turned into extraordinary hospitality experiences.

📌 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

The Art of Adaptive Reuse – How IIG Design transforms overlooked spaces into unforgettable hotels

The Balladeer Hotel Story – A deep dive into revitalizing a historic textile mill in Mount Airy, NC

Secrets of Hotel Procurement – The challenges of sourcing custom designs, from chandeliers to furniture

Designing for Guests' Needs – Why great hotel rooms anticipate what you need before you know you need it

Lessons from Park City, Utah – Reinventing a ski-country property into a Tribute Portfolio gem

The Power of Local Storytelling – How IIG Design weaves history, community, and creativity into every project

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See the hotels we disucss here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8drjkso2ewok57em0jsqo/02-25-2025_No-Vacancy-Podcast-Tribute-Portfolio-TL-and-IIG-Design-2.pdf?rlkey=jjdx8pop1g55894p7a8h1qcs9&dl=0

🔗 Watch the full episode now and see how great hotels come to life!

📌 Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
3:15 – When Sharon and Jocelyn fell in love with design & procurement
6:45 – Why adaptive reuse is the future of hospitality
12:30 – The Balladeer Hotel transformation
19:10 – Inside the procurement process: Turning ideas into reality
25:45 – The importance of a model room in hotel design
31:00 – Park City, Utah project: Reimagining an existing property
37:20 – Designing hotel rooms to anticipate guests' needs
45:10 – Fun surprises in adaptive reuse projects
50:00 – Final thoughts & how to connect with IG Design

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