#254: Building AKA & Leading Luxury Residence Hospitality | with Larry Korman — The Modern Hotelier

How did Larry Korman go from growing up outside Philadelphia to leading one of the most innovative hospitality brands in the world?

In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Larry Korman, President of AKA Hotels & Residences and Co‑CEO of Korman Communities. Larry shares his journey from growing up outside Philadelphia to leading one of the most innovative hospitality brands in the world.

You’ll hear about:

The power of design and how it shaped his career.
The four generations of the Korman family and their 100+ year legacy in real estate.
How AKA redefined luxury with flexible stay residences.
His collaboration with Airbnb and thoughts on the future of hospitality.
Personal insights on family, travel, and what’s next for AKA.

This episode is packed with inspiration, history, and forward‑thinking ideas for hoteliers, designers, and anyone passionate about hospitality.

Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PguHphM3iVI

Links:
aka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aka/posts/?feedView=all

aka: https://www.stayaka.com/

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