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.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 106
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode #101: Amy Rosner, Co-Founder, Fluent Mag
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…
Episode #100: Kate Krader, Food Editor, Bloomberg Pursuits
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 an…
Episode #99: Dan Macsai, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Editor, Time Magazine
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 TIME…
Episode #98: Kaitlyn Rosati, Freelancer for AFAR, BBC and Time Out
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…
Episode #97: Caroline Hatchett, Freelancer for the New York Times, Robb Report & BBC
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 wri…
Episode #96: David Farley, Freelancer for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and BBC
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 aroun…
Episode #95: Michele Herrmann, Freelancer for Forbes, USA Today and InsideHook
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Michele Herrmann. Michele is a features and lifestyle writer with nearly three decades of experience in print and digital, covering travel, food & bever…
Episode #94: Adam Erace, Freelancer for Travel + Leisure, Fortune and Virtuoso
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Adam Erace. Adam is an award-winning food and travel writer whose work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Fortune, Virtuoso and many other publicati…
Episode #93: Adam Reiner, Freelancer for Eater, Bon Appétit and New York Magazine
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Adam Reiner. Adam is a James Beard Award-winning food and drinks writer with over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. He worked at ma…
Episode #92: Amber Gibson, Freelancer for Chicago Tribune, Artful Living & Fine Dining Lovers
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Amber Gibson. Amber is a nomadic freelance journalist who spends 340 nights a year in hotels. She has more than a decade of experience as a full-time fr…
Episode #91: Paul Brady, News Director, Travel + Leisure
Welcome to Season 7 of the "Hospitality Forward" Podcast.
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Paul Brady, News Director, Travel + Leisure. Paul has been covering the travel industry for mo…
Hospitality Forward Podcast Season 7 Trailer
Welcome to the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast!
Each week, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee interview top journalists who share their insights and tips for being featured in their stories. The duo is so…
Episode #90: Hamish Smith, Editor, CLASS & Bars Editor, Drinks International
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Hamish Smith back to our show. Hamish is an award-winning drinks journalist specializing in the bar industry. Based in London, Hamish edits the UK barten…
Episode #89: Lucy Simon, Assistant Editor, Food & Wine
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Lucy Simon. Lucy is an Assistant Editor at Food & Wine. She leads the cocktail coverage in the magazine and collaborates with Ray Isle on wine. Having …
Episode #88: Alice Lascelles, Freelancer, Financial Times
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Alice Lascelles. Alice has been writing about the drinks industry in all its forms for nearly 20 years. She is probably best known for her column in the…
Episode #87: Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Freelancer for National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par and Men's Journal
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Austa Somvichian-Clausen. Austa is an acclaimed freelance journalist and author, who covers spirits, travel, hospitality, commerce, interior design and …
Episode #86: Jennifer Kester, VP & Executive Editor, Forbes Travel Guide
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Jennifer Kester. Jennifer is VP & Executive Editor of Forbes Travel Guide. She covers everything that touches upon luxury travel: food & drink, culture,…
Episode #85: Heather Clark, Assistant Managing Editor, Tasting Table, Mashed, Daily Meal, Food Republic, Chowhound and Foodie
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Heather Clark, Assistant Managing Editor for Static Media’s food brands: Tasting Table, Mashed, Daily Meal, Food Republic, Chowhound and Foodie.
Previo…
Episode #84: Sean Evans, Freelancer for Whisky Advocate, VinePair and Robb Report
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Sean Evans, an acclaimed freelance writer who contributes to Whisky Advocate, VinePair, Robb Report and a wide array of prestigious outlets. He covers s…
Episode #83: Jillian Dara, Freelancer for Robb Report, Decanter and Michelin Guides
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Jillian Dara. Jillian is a lifestyle writer and editor with a particular interest in luxury travel, as well as wine and spirits. She writes for top publ…