Hospitality Forward
Welcome to Hospitality Forward, a podcast for hospitality & travel professionals, where we invite members of the media to share their insights and tips. My name is Hanna Lee. I’m President of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning public relations agency in New York City. And I’m Michael Anstendig, a food and beverage writer and my work has appeared in publications like the New York Times, Time Out New York, New York magazine online and others. I'm also the Editor in Chief at Hanna Lee Communications. The hospitality & travel industry is now facing incredible challenges, and we know our community is looking for support and solutions. So we want to provide ways of attracting the media spotlight that can help your business rebuild and prosper. That is why we created this podcast, where we will interview the smartest, most accomplished journalists who cover hospitality & travel for some of the world’s leading outlets. Our upcoming episodes featuring media members from the New York Times, Esquire, Fortune, Time Out New York, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and many others. And because we understand the power of media coverage, we’ll ask our guests to reveal their insider tips. They’ll explain how to get the word out about yourself and your business, how to handle media interviews, how to be a great media resource, and how to tell your newsworthy story in a compelling and authentic way. We are so excited to bring you these insightful interviews to help our industry reset, redirect and rebound. So subscribe today and join us as we move Hospitality Forward together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with the legendary Florence Fabricant. Florence has been a food and wine writer for the New York Times for more than 50 years. She contributes the weekly Off the Menu column, has been on the wine panel and had previously written a weekly column, Front Burner, for decades. Florence frequently writes features that appear in the Food section and also covers food and travel and writes articles ...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Jack Ezon and Annie Fitzsimmons, co-hosts of Embark Beyond’s “Beyond” podcast.
Jack is the CEO of Embark Beyond, which specializes in bespoke travel experiences. He is one of the most well-connected and influential travel advisors in the world, known as a true innovator and outspoken leader in the global luxury travel business.
Annie Fitzsimmons is a luxury trav...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Brian Underwood. Brian is the Beauty & Grooming Director of Men’s Health and Women’s Health. He covers beauty, travel and health.
A lifestyle journalist for more than 20 years, Brian previously served as Beauty Director at O, The Oprah Magazine. His work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Town & Country, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen and many more.
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Jess Feldman. Jess is Travel + Leisure’s Associate Director of Special Projects.
Jess leads strategy and development of Travel + Leisure’s tentpole brand projects, including the World’s Best Awards, the World’s Best Summit and the A-List, Travel + Leisure’s list of the world’s leading travel advisors. She also leads coverage of wellness...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Pilar Guzmán. Pilar is the Editorial Director of Oprah Daily, where she oversees content, strategy and community across the brand’s platforms, including the new Oprah Insider Community. Her beats include travel, wellness, women's health, mental health, longevity and menopause.
A media industry leader, editor, writer, author, speaker and “brand whisperer,” Pil...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Johnny Motley. Johnny is a Brooklyn-based freelance writer who covers travel, men’s fashion and whiskey. He contributes to top outlets such as The Manual, InsideHook and Matador Network.
Prior to entering the wilds of freelance journalism, Johnny studied Religion at Harvard University and taught Humanities. He would probably tell you that his louche travel stories on Substack ...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Rob LeDonne. Rob is a New York-based culture writer who regularly contributes to Vogue, New York Post and The Guardian. Rob’s work can also be seen in Rolling Stone, PAPER Magazine and GQ.
Since 2024, Rob has been the writer of a recurring TV/film and music column called Notable for The Ankler. He also worked on Apple TV+ Social Networks as a senior writer.
Rob ...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Dan Christian. Dan is the Founder and Host of the Travel Trends Podcast, the world’s #1 B2B travel podcast, reaching listeners in more than 125 countries. It features in-depth conversations with the executives, founders and innovators shaping the future of the global travel industry.
Dan is a frequent keynote speaker, moderator and event host at leading global indus...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Leah van Deventer, a globally respected drinks writer who also serves as an Academy Chair for The World’s 50 Best Bars. Leah is a recognized voice in the drinks industry, working at the intersection of writing, judging, education and public speaking. Leah contributes to several top media outlets, including Your Luxury Africa and EatOut, where she covers cocktails, travel and food...
To kick off Season 8, we have a double interview featuring Good Housekeeping’s Karen Cicero and Brie Schwartz.
Karen is a Contributing Travel Editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers family travel, leisure travel and travel trends. In this role, she helps manage the annual Good Housekeeping Travel Awards, which she helped launch, and creates digital travel coverage.
Karen was IMM's Travel Journalist of the Year in...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Julia Cosgrove. Julia is the Editor in Chief and Vice President of Afar, the critically acclaimed brand that makes a positive impact on the world through high-quality storytelling that inspires, enriches and empowers travelers who care. Afar's editorial distinction and authority have helped it cultivate the most affluent and influential audience across all travel media.
Previo...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Karla Walsh. Karla is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance lifestyle writer. She has been covering travel, food, drink and wellness topics professionally for more than 17 years.
When Karla is not on the road searching for the story behind the stories, she contributes to Better Homes & Gardens, Allrecipes, EatingWell, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, VERAND...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Arianna Sartzetakis. Arianna is the Founder, Editor in Chief and CEO of Uncover More, a hyper-local and tailored platform to discover bespoke experiences. She covers hospitality, art and happenings.
Since launching Uncover More in 2016, Arianna has reinvented how to uncover vetted experiences and local businesses in cities worldwide, offering her highly engaged community best-in-cla...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Tim Latterner. Tim is a freelance features writer and editor who covers travel, food and pop culture for a variety of outlets, including Vogue Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s and Surface.
A former editor at Architectural Digest and Travel + Leisure, Tim covered restaurant openings, hotel stays and broader cultural features. In addition to travel writing, Tim is also a com...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Amy Rosner, Co-Founder of Fluent Mag, the first social media-coded magazine born in New York City.
A former lifestyle editor turned content creator, Amy’s career spans Gotham Magazine, Modern Luxury, WWD and People, where she honed her editorial eye and love for storytelling. But Amy always knew she wanted to tell stories that felt closer to home.
After years of pitc...
For our 100th episode, we are delighted to welcome back Kate Krader, who was one of our very first guests during Season 1.
Kate is the Food Editor at Bloomberg Pursuits, where she writes about news and trends around the world for the website and Businessweek magazine. She also contributes to the Bloomberg business division.
The former Restaurant Editor at Food & Wine, Kate oversaw its news, trend and restaurant coverage...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Dan Macsai, Time Magazine’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Editor.
Dan leads the creation of world-renowned editorial franchises, such as the TIME100, TIME100 Next and The World’s Greatest Places, and oversees TIME’s global events, including the Women of the Year Gala in L.A., the TIME100 Impact Awards in Dubai and the TIME100 Impact Dinner in Davos.&nb...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Kaitlyn Rosati, a freelance travel and food writer. Kaitlyn is best known for her New York Daily News dining column, “NYC Hidden Dining Gems,” which ran for two and a half years. She has also been published in PopSugar, the BBC, AFAR, Business Insider, Matador Network, Cool Material, Time Out, Forbes Advisor and other publications.
Kaitlyn also runs the blog No Man ...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Caroline Hatchett. Caroline is a Southern-born freelance writer and editor living in New York City. With 15 years of journalism experience, Caroline writes about restaurants, Southern culture, cocktails and food history for the New York Times, Robb Report, BBC, The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Garden & Gun and The Bitter Southerner.
A two-time James Beard Award nomine...
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with David Farley, a New York City-based food and travel writer. David covers the restaurant and bar scene in New York City, as well as food and drinks around the world. He regularly writes for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, BBC, Food & Wine, Saveur and National Geographic. David is the author of three books, including "An Irreverent Curiosity: In Search o...
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