
Hospitality Forward
Claim This Podcastby Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig
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<p>Welcome to Hospitality Forward, a podcast for hospitality & travel professionals, where we invite members of the media to share their insights and tips. </p><p></p><p>My name is Hanna Lee. I’m President of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning public relations agency in New York City. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>And because we understand the power of media coverage, we’ll ask our guests to reveal their insider tips. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>We are so excited to bring you these insightful interviews to help our industry reset, redirect and rebound. </p><p></p><p>So subscribe today and join us as we move Hospitality Forward together.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

June 30, 2026
Episode #112: Jess Feldman, Associate Director of Special Projects, Travel + Leisure
Host Michael Anstendig interviews Jess Feldman, Associate Director of Special Projects at Travel + Leisure, about leading impactful brand projects and coverage areas.

June 24, 2026
Episode #111: Pilar Guzmán, Editorial Director, Oprah Daily
Host Michael Anstendig interviews Editorial Director Pilar Guzmán about her influential career shaping lifestyle media brands.

June 10, 2026
Episode #110: Johnny Motley, Freelancer for The Manual, InsideHook and Matador Network
Host Michael Anstendig interviews freelance writer Johnny Motley about his journey covering travel, fashion, and whiskey for top publications.
117 total episodes available with 7 transcripts
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- What is Hospitality Forward?
<p>Welcome to Hospitality Forward, a podcast for hospitality & travel professionals, where we invite members of the media to share their insights and tips. </p><p></p><p>My name is Hanna Lee. I’m President of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning public relations agency in New York City. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>And because we understand the power of media coverage, we’ll ask our guests to reveal their insider tips. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>We are so excited to bring you these insightful interviews to help our industry reset, redirect and rebound. </p><p></p><p>So subscribe today and join us as we move Hospitality Forward together.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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