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 #24 - Laura Itzkowitz, Freelancer, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Departures, Travel + Leisure, AFAR and more
In this episode, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Laura Itzkowitz, a freelance writer for Vogue, Architectural Digest, Departures, Travel + Leisure, AFAR and othe…
Episode #23 - Sandrae Lawrence and Gary Sharpen, Founders, The Cocktail Lovers Magazine (U.K.)
In this episode, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Sandrae Lawrence and Gary Sharpen, founders of The Cocktail Lovers magazine in the U.K. We are delighted to interview our first internation…
Episode #22 - Leslie Sbrocco, Wine & Food Writer, PBS TV Show Host, NBC "Today Show" Wine Expert and Author
Welcome to Season 2 of the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications!
In our season’s first episode, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Leslie Sbrocco, a wine and food writer,…
Hospitality Forward Podcast Season 2 Trailer
Welcome to “Hospitality Forward” Podcast’s Season 2!
Hosted by Hanna Lee Communications' Founder Hanna Lee and Editor in Chief Michael Anstendig, our new trailer is out.
As journalists and PR…
Episode #21 – Jonah Flicker, Freelancer for Esquire, CNN, Robb Report, Departures, USA Today and more
In Episode #21, the Season 1 finale, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Jonah Flicker, a freelance writer for Esquire, CNN, Robb Report, Departures, USA Today and other top media outlets. Jona…
Episode #20 – John McCarthy, Freelancer for Men’s Health, Forbes, Gear Patrol and more
In Episode #20, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with John McCarthy, a freelance writer for Men’s Health, Forbes, Gear Patrol and other top media outlets.
John is also the author of two books, …
Episode #19 - Devorah Lev-Tov, Freelance Writer for the New York Times, Thrillist, Condé Nast Traveler and more
In Episode #19, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Devorah Lev-Tov, a freelance writer for the New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue, Saveur, Eater, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure,…
Episode #18 - Wendy Gillette, Anchor for CBS News Radio, and Correspondent, Anchor and Producer for CBS Newspath
In Episode #18, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Wendy Gillette, anchor for CBS News Radio, and correspondent, anchor and producer for CBS Newspath, which provides national and international…
Episode #17 - Joshua M. Bernstein, Freelance Writer for the New York Times, Bon Appétit, Imbibe, Wine Enthusiast, Draft and more
In Episode #17, we speak with Joshua M. Bernstein, a freelance writer covering beer, spirits, food and travel for the New York Times, Bon Appétit, Imbibe, Wine Enthusiast and top trades, like Draft.
…
Episode #16 - Kristen Bieler, Editor in Chief, SevenFifty Daily and Beverage Media
In our 16th episode, we speak with Kristen Bieler, Editor in Chief of SevenFifty Daily and Beverage Media. Kristen brings more than 20 years of beverage experience to her readers.
Tune in to hea…
Episode #15 - Aaron Goldfarb, Freelance Writer for Esquire, the New York Times, PUNCH, VinePair, Whisky Advocate and more
In our 15th episode, we speak with Aaron Goldfarb, a novelist, author and journalist who frequently writes about the spirits industry and drinking culture for Esquire, the New York Times, PUNCH, Vine…
Episode #14 - Charu Suri, Freelance Writer for the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler and Editor of Wellness Lounge
In our 14th episode, we chat with Charu Suri, freelance writer for the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler and many other top outlets. She is also Editor of Wellness Lounge, a n…
Episode #13 - Brad Japhe, Freelance Writer for Bloomberg, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more
In our 13th episode, we chat with Brad Japhe, freelance writer for Bloomberg, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and many other leading outlets.
Tune in to hear this globetrotting writer with an u…
Episode #12 - Shivani Vora, Freelance Writer for the New York Times, CNN, Forbes, American Airlines’ Celebrated Living and more
In our 12th episode, we chat with Shivani Vora, freelance writer for the New York Times, CNN, Forbes, American Airlines’ Celebrated Living and many more. Her recent exploits include camping with the…
Episode #11 - Kara Newman, Contributing Spirits Editor, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and Freelancer for the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, PUNCH and more
In our 11th episode, we chat with Kara Newman, Contributing Spirits Editor, Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Kara also frequently writes for Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, PUNCH and other leading medi…
Episode #10 - Adam Teeter, CEO & Co-Founder, VinePair and Erica Duecy, Editor in Chief and Chief Content Officer, VinePair
In our 10th episode, we chat with Adam Teeter, VinePair’s CEO & Co-Founder and Erica Duecy, its Editor in Chief & Chief Content Officer. Adam and Erica also co-host VinePair’s podcast. Through its dy…
Episode 9 - Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine
In our ninth episode, we chat with Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine. He is also the host of three podcasts: “Problem Solvers,” “Pessimists Archive” and “Hush Money.”
Tune in to …
Episode 8 - Bao Ong, Food and Drink Editor, Time Out New York
In our eighth episode airing on International Podcast Day, we chat with Bao Ong, Food and Drink Editor, Time Out New York.
Tune in to hear Bao share his thoughts on:
1) How his start as a n…
Episode 7 - Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine and Wine & Spirits Editor for Travel + Leisure and Departures
In our seventh episode, we chat with Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine and Wine & Spirits Editor for Travel + Leisure and Departures. Ray has twice won the IACP Award for Narrative Beverag…
Episode 6 - Kate Krader, Food Editor, Bloomberg Pursuits
In our sixth episode, we chat with Kate Krader, Food Editor, Bloomberg Pursuits. Kate, a culinary authority, has covered food and restaurants for more than 20 years.
Tune in to hear Kate share he…