Hospitality Forward

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 hear this expert on all things related to the business of spirits, cocktails, beer and wine share her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣1) How SevenFifty Daily and Beverage Media’s merger has created a formid...

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, VinePair, Whisky Advocate and many other top media outlets. ⁣ ⁣ Aaron has written four novels, a short story collection, an essay collection and three books on the drinks industry. His two most recent book...

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 new e-magazine devoted to health. ⁣ ⁣ Charu is the first female Indian-American jazz composer to premiere work at Carnegie Hall and a Grammy Awards voter.⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣Tune in to hear this reflective writer and...

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 unquenchable thirst for news share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 1) How living in Hawaii for six months grounded him during the pandemic⁣⁣ and provided him with a fresh perspective ⁣ 2) How his stories...

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 Maasai in Tanzania, gorilla trekking in Rwanda, hiking on the Assynt Coast in Scotland and exploring Cambodia’s new Riviera. ⁣  ⁣ ⁣Tune in to hear this unstoppable frequent flyer share her though...

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 media outlets. ⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣She is the acclaimed author of “Cocktails with a Twist,” “Nightcap,” “Road Soda,” “Shake. Stir. Sip.” “Cocktails for a Crowd,” “The Secret Financial Life of Food” and “Spice & Ice....

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 dynamic multimedia content, VinePair reaches 32 million alcohol and beverage fans a month, making it the largest outlet in the category.⁣ ⁣ Tune in to hear this vibrant duo share their thoughts o...

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 hear Jason share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣  ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣1) ⁣How he defines his role as Editor in Chief of the magazine⁣⁣ ⁣ 2) Why some stories make the most sense for print, some for online and others f...

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 newspaper reporter and culinary education enriched his food writing⁣ ⁣ 2) How he finds off-the-beaten-path restaurants and food businesses to cover⁣ ⁣ 3) ⁣Why he thinks independent restaurants are s...

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 Beverage Writing and the Gold Award from the North American Travel Journalists Association.⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣Tune in to hear Ray share his thoughts on:⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣1) How covering wine, spirits and cocktails differ⁣...

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 her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 1) Why you should listen to you father for career advice⁣  ⁣ 2) How tasting a raspberry in Burgundy changed her life⁣  ⁣ 3) How her culinary training at La Varenne impa...

In our fifth episode, we chat with Mark Ellwood, Contributing Editor for Condé Nast Traveler, Editor at Large for Robb Report and co-host of Bloomberg’s “Travel Genius” podcast. Mark is a regular guest on NBC’s TODAY Show and the author of the book, “Bargain Fever.”⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣Tune in to hear Mark share his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣1) Why flexibility is key, both for the hospitality & travel industry and...

In our fourth episode, we chat with Rachel King, an editor at Fortune overseeing coverage of travel, luxury and books. She also reports on the food and drinks industries. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣Tune in to hear Rachel share her thoughts on: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣1) How the pandemic has changed Fortune’s coverage⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣2) How she comes up with compelling story ideas and the best ways to pitch her⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣3) Why Fortune lau...

In our third episode, we chat with Jacqueline Gifford, Editor in Chief, Travel + Leisure, the only monthly travel magazine in the U.S.⁣⁣ Born in Japan and raised in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Philadelphia, Jacqui has traveled the world extensively. ⁣⁣ ⁣ Jacqui shares her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 1) Why the future of travel and hospitality looks bright⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣2) How Travel + Leisure’s coverage is adapting to...

In our second episode, we chat with Jeff Gordinier, Esquire’s Food & Drinks Editor and a frequent contributor to the New York Times. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Jeff is also the author of "Hungry," where he chronicles the four years he spent traveling with the iconoclastic Chef René Redzepi of Noma, which was named the best restaurant in the world four times by The World's 50 Best Restaurants.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ During our episo...

In our first episode, we speak with Robert Simonson, a cocktail and bar writer for the New York Times, PUNCH and Imbibe, as well as a noted author of four books, "The Martini Cocktail," "3-Ingredient Cocktails," "A Proper Drink" and "The Old-Fashioned."⁣ ⁣ Robert chats with us about:⁣ ⁣ 1) Why he loves writing about cocktails and bartenders⁣ ⁣ 2) Why cocktails-to-go and outdoor dining should stay⁣...

Welcome to Hospitality Forward, a podcast for hospitality and travel professionals to raise their media visibility. Meet the show's hosts, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig, who are doing this to help their community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.