Oct 28, 202642 minS8
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...
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Hospitality Forward
Hosted by Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig · society · EN
About this Podcast:
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.
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What is Hospitality Forward about?
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.
Who hosts Hospitality Forward?
Hospitality Forward is hosted by Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig. The show has published 119 episodes to date.
What has Hospitality Forward covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode #115: Florence Fabricant, Food & Wine Writer, New York Times" (28 October 2026, 42 minutes), "Episode #114: Jack Ezon & Annie Fitzsimmons, Co-Hosts, Embark Beyond's "Beyond" Podcast" (30 September 2026, 42 minutes), and "Episode #113: Brian Underwood, Beauty & Grooming Director, Men’s Health and Women’s Health" (5 August 2026, 45 minutes).
How often does Hospitality Forward publish?
Hospitality Forward publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 119 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Hospitality Forward?
Booking probability for Hospitality Forward is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hospitality Forward requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hospitality Forward's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Hospitality Forward?
The strongest fits for Hospitality Forward are Hotels & Lodging and Travel Agencies & Tours. Hospitality Forward has a society audience.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 30, 202642 minS8In 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...
Episode #113
Episode #113: Brian Underwood, Beauty & Grooming Director, Men’s Health and Women’s Health
Aug 5, 202645 minS8In 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...
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Episode #104
Episode #104: Karla Walsh, Freelancer for Better Homes & Gardens, Allrecipes, Travel + Leisure and More
Nov 19, 202533 minS7In 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...
Nov 12, 202525 minS7In 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...
Episode #102
Episode #102: Tim Latterner, Freelancer for Vogue Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s & Surface
Nov 5, 202532 minS7In 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...
Episode #101
Episode #101: Amy Rosner, Co-Founder, Fluent Mag
Sep 3, 202532 minS7In 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...
Aug 20, 202541 minS7For 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...
Aug 14, 202527 minS7In 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...
Jul 23, 202527 minS7In 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...
Jul 16, 202526 minS7In 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...
Episode #96
Episode #96: David Farley, Freelancer for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and BBC
Jul 9, 202527 minS7In 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...
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