Feb. 5, 2026

"Sportspitality" and the Future of Placemaking - Walter Isenberg, Sage Hospitality

"Sportspitality" and the Future of Placemaking - Walter Isenberg, Sage Hospitality

In this episode, Walter Isenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Sage Hospitality Group, shares how his company thinks about “Sportspitality,” the intersection of hotels, mixed-use development, sports teams, and entertainment districts. He shares how projects tied to arenas and stadiums create amplified demand beyond traditional group, business, and leisure travel. The conversation explores real examples across professional sports, universities, and urban cores, including how hospitality plays a central role in placemaking. 

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands