What Hotels Can Learn from Portland's Immersive Art Experiences - Teddy Albertson
In this episode, Teddy Albertson shares how blending creativity with practicality can transform spaces, revitalize cities, and create unique, memorable experiences that drive foot traffic and engagement.
What you’ll learn by listening:
- How art and immersive experiences can revitalize urban areas and hospitality spaces.
- The unique collaboration between Teddy and artist Mike Bennett to create public joy in Portland.
- Why "attainable joy" is a key factor in creating inclusive, repeatable experiences.
- The importance of meeting people where they are with accessible and family-friendly activities.
- Lessons hospitality leaders can apply to create one-of-a-kind guest experiences.
Resources:
- Mike Bennett Art
- Follow Mike on Instagram at @MikeBennettArt
- Learn more about Wonderwood Springs
- Watch a video about Wonderwood
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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
00:00 - Introduction
03:54 - Teddy's career story
07:50 - Applying business skills to creativity in hospitality
10:31 - What's happened in Portland over the past 5 years?
17:24 - Creating "public joy"
22:01 - The value and impact of creating joy
29:31 - How to collaborate with artists and creatives like Mike
35:22 - What could be done in the future
38:34 - Bonus: Creativity can help you do more with less
