Transformative Retreats - Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger - Defining Hospitality

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Defining Hospitality

Dan Ryan

212 episodes

6 days ago

Welcome to Defining Hospitality, the podcast focused on highlighting the most influential figures in the hospitality industry. In each episode we provide 1 on 1, in depth interviews with experts in the industry to learn what hospitality means to them. We feature expert advice on working in the industry, behind the scenes looks at some of your favorite brands, and in depth explorations of unique hospitality projects. Defining Hospitality is hosted by Founder and CEO of Agency 967, Dan Ryan. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality, Dan brings his expertise and passion to each episode as he delves into the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. Episodes are released every week on Wednesday mornings. To listen to episodes, visit https://www.defininghospitality.live/ or subscribe to Defining Hospitality wherever you get your podcasts.

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Transformative Retreats - Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger - Defining Hospitality - Episode #212

Defining Hospitality

55 minutes

6 days ago

Transformative Retreats - Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger - Defining Hospitality - Episode #212

What is the power of providing unique experiences?

Today, Dan chats with the Co-Founders of Reset Hotels, Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger, about their unique hotel venture designed for the next generation of conscious travelers. Ben and Adam share insights from their journey in hospitality, emphasizing the importance of midweek group bookings for corporate and wellness retreats, and creating meaningful, immersive experiences in the vast, open spaces of Joshua Tree. The conversation explores the concept of 'reset' in hospitality, the value of modular construction in remote areas, and future visions including art installations, unique retreats, and potentially an interplanetary hotel. Join the conversation as they discuss how thoughtful design and unique experiences can transform simple stays into unforgettable journeys.

Takeaways:

Excellence in hospitality (and any field) comes from attention to detail and continuous improvement—strive to perfect the small things, not just the big vision.
Make sure you’re intentional about the guest experience. Always consider how you want people to feel during and after their experience with you, whether in hospitality, business, or daily life.
Prioritize midweek group and retreat bookings. They are a key driver of business success.
Be willing to evolve your ideas and operations as you learn from real-world experience. The best concepts often emerge from adapting to changing circumstances.
Move beyond generic spaces—offer unique, authentic moments (like outdoor activities, art installations, or surprise elements) that guests will remember and share.
Design experiences that encourage genuine interaction, such as group hikes, yoga at sunset, or shared reading materials.
Make it easy to deliver “magical” experiences by building thoughtful, repeatable systems (e.g., providing thank you cards and mailing them for guests).

Quote of the Show:

”I've always thought of hospitality as the craft of the welcome.” - Ben Uyeda

“ We fully intend to do all that. Just creating little moments of surprise for people out in the desert.” - Adam Wininger

Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-uyeda-6927215/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-w1818654323333/
Website: https://www.stayreset.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reset.hotel/

Shout Outs:

1:16 - Entrepreneurs Organization https://eonetwork.org/
2:48 - HD Vegas https://hdexpo.hospitalitydesign.com/
8:24 - U2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U2
8:28 - Meadowlands Arena https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meadowlands_Arena
9:32 - Hype Beast https://hypebeast.com/
19:09 - Burning Man https://burningman.org/
24:29 - W Hotels https://w-hotels.marriott.com/
24:35 - SoulCycle https://www.soul-cycle.com/
28:06 - Rick Rubin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Rubin
29:30 - Jesse Itzler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Itzler
32:21 - Will Guidara https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Guidara
33:24 - NoMad Library https://nomadlasvegas.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/nomad-library.html
35:27 - Eleven Madison Park https://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/
38:22 - Storm King https://welcome.stormking.org/
43:23 - Goose https://www.goosetheband.com/
46:00 - Mass MoCA https://massmoca.org/
46:26 - Pappy and Harriet’s https://pappyandharriets.com/
48:12 - Post Ranch Inn https://postranchinn.com/
48:21 - Chateau Marmont https://www.chateaumarmont.com/
55:29 - YPO https://www.ypo.org/

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