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J/PR's resident Paris expert Chelsey Kirby, shares her picks with Kristin Moller for the best weekend itinerary in Paris, focusing on the Left Bank (Rive Gauche). Highlights include: Hotel Dame des Arts Hotel Lutetia Relais Christine Musée de l’Orangerie Musée D'Orsay Louis Vuitton Fondation La Galerie Dior Rue Saint-Honoré for shopping Eiffel Tower

Kristin Moller and Chelsey Kirby discuss the best travel experiences and hotels across Italy ranging from mountainous escapes in the Dolomites to sunny shores of the storied Amalfi Coast. Highlight hotels and locations include: FORESTIS, Brixen Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como Villa d’Este, Lake Como Casa Angelina, Praiano ROMEO Napoli, Naples Hotel Eden, Rome ROMEO Roma, Rome Hotel Excelsior, Veni...

In this episode, Chelsey Kirby and Kristin Moller discuss the best itinerary for a girls trip to Nashville, Tennessee. While primarily known for its vibrant scene and deep roots in the music industry, Nashville is also home to excellent cuisine and fun outdoor experiences. Listen in for insider tips, where to stay and what you must do in Music City!

As the first drop in our new destination series, Executive Vice President Kristin Moller and Senior Vice President Chelsey Kirby share their top picks for weekend getaways that are a short drive or train ride away from New York City. From surprises in the New Jersey suburbs to the North and South Forks of Long Island, Upstate New York and beyond, discover how to explore the best of the NYC area to...

On this episode of Priority Status, Kristin Moller is joined by Britney Eschelman, Assistant Editor at Hotels Above Par. Conceptualized by Brandon Berkson and launched in April 2020, Hotels Above Par is an expert-curated guide highlighting the world’s coolest boutique hotels and travel experiences. Hotels Above Par has garnered a strong community of travelers who, when vacationing, prefer to stay...

On this special episode of Priority Status Kristin Moller is joined by Jaime Black, a podcast pioneer and the producer/host of A Hotel Podcast. Jaime has over two decades of podcasting and digital media work and launched A Hotel Podcast last year after combining his passions for travel and storytelling. Listen in to our conversation as Jaime shares how he got his start in podcasting, what he has l...

On this episode of Priority Status, we're diving into the world of weddings with none other than the dynamic duo, Lisa and Stephanie, sisters and co-owners of Cedar Lakes Estate, the Hudson Valley hotel and epic event venue. Join us as we explore the history of Cedar Lakes and its past lives - and why a wedding venue tour here should be on the short list - whether you’ve secured that diamond or yo...

On this episode of “5 Questions With” Kristin Moller is joined by Vinciane Ngomsi, a talented journalist based in Washington DC who writes about sports, travel, entertainment and food. She began her career in sports journalism with bylines at SB Nation, USA Today, and Yahoo and today she is a Staff Writer at Boardroom, covering the intersection of sports and entertainment across football, soccer,...

In this episode of “5 Questions With," Eleanore Longley is joined by Beth, Bobbie and Adele who are part of the Garbutt family who own and run Calabash, a boutique hotel on the Caribbean island of Grenada. The Calabash story starts with a delayed flight. In 1985, Beth, Bobbie and Adele’s father, Leo Garbutt, was asked to visit Grenada by a friend with a view to purchasing a rum distillery on the i...

In this last episode of 2023, Kristin Moller chats with four J/PR team members about their best travel experiences of the past year, what they are seeing emerge as travel trends to watch in 2024, and which destinations they are most excited to visit in the new year. Our guests on this episode are: Hannah Partin, vice president, New York Emma Silverman, senior director, New York Mary Burkhardt, sen...

This episode is part of J/PR's 2024 Trend Report series. Listen in as Heidi Doak chats with freelance writer, Emma Reynolds, on the most exciting trends that we can look forward to in luxury real estate. https://emmareynolds.com/ @emmarey

This episode is part of J/PR's 2024 Trend Report series. Listen in as Monica Powers chats with freelance writer, Beau Hayhoe, on the most exciting trends that we can look forward to in craft beer and spirits. @beauhayhoe

In this episode Kristin Moller is joined by Tommy Southworth, President & COO of Southworth, a privately held lifestyle company specializing in the development and management of private clubs and programmed residential communities. Founded to challenge the industry status quo in 1991, Southworth recognized an opportunity to think beyond the restrictive private clubs of the day. While Tommy grew up...

In this episode of “5 Questions With," Emma Hartland-Mahon is joined by Andrew Coney, General manager of The Hari hotel in London. Andrew joined The Hari as General Manager in 2014. In this position, Andrew oversaw the transition from a Thompson-managed hotel named Belgraves, to an independent boutique in August 2016 and The Hari has grown from strength to strength under his guidance. This success...

In this episode of Priority Status, Kristin Moller is joined by Ralph Vick, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee to talk about the unique experience that is “Lake Life.” Listen in as Ralph shares the evolution of the iconic Georgia resort and how the property approaches “barefoot luxury,” something that only The Ritz-Carlton could deliver. Ralph talks about the resort’s tradit...

On this episode of 5 Questions With, Kristin Moller is joined by Stephane Vogel, general manager of Hotel Washington in Washington DC. While Stephane’s hospitality career began in Swiss hotel school he came to DC many years ago and now calls the US capital home. Listen in as he shares how he got his start in hotels, what it’s like working in DC, and how hockey has shaped his management and leaders...

In this episode of “5 Questions with” Kristin Moller is joined Mariella Avino, managing director of Palazzo Avino on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Known as the Pink Palace in the heart of Ravello, Palazzo Avino was originally built in the 12th century. Mariella’s family took over the property in 1997 and began the transformation of the historic buildings into a five star luxury hotel. Today, the hotel fea...

In this episode of “5 Questions with…” Kristin Moller interviews Barry Choi, an award winning journalist specializing in travel and personal finance. Barry’s site, Money We Have, launched in 2014 as one of the first of its kind and has grown to encompass all the things you need to know about credit cards, loyalty programs, travel rewards, and status. He is regularly cited as an expert on US and Ca...

In this episode of “5 Questions With," Kristin Moller is joined by Terence Tubridy, managing partner of IGC Hospitality and managing partner of The Rockaway Hotel. Terence grew up working in his family's restaurant and then he launched IGC Hospitality with his brother Dee and best friend Jeff in NYC in 2002. Since then, he has grown the company to employ over 1200 people at many hotels, bars and r...

In this episode of “5 Questions With…”, Kristin Moller, senior vice president of our Toronto office connects with Mary Bemis, founder of Insiders Guide to Spas and one of the most recognized names in spa and wellness journalism. She was one of the first reporters to focus on spas and wellness in the 1990s and forged a vocabulary for spa reportage that is widely used by those who cover the issues t...

In this episode of “5 Questions With…”, Kristin Moller, senior vice president of our Toronto office connects with Alicia Pintwala, co-founder of Slowlii, a wellness company rooted in helping busy people pause. Alica is born and raised in Toronto, is wellness-obsessed, and is focused on taking in every moment - as chaotic as they may be - alongside her husband and three young kids. Slowlii's first...

In this episode of “5 Questions With…”, Kristin Moller, senior vice president of our Toronto office connects with Jen Peros, director of Talent at Famous Last Words PR. Jen is a two time Emmy award winning journalist, a former on-air correspondent and reporter for national TV shows and Editor in Chief of US Weekly during the magazine’s heyday as the top celebrity newsstand magazine. Listen in as J...

We’ve seen enormous disruption to typical work culture over the last two years - office life was fundamentally altered by the pandemic, but the change has not stopped there. The hospitality industry - an industry that already was operating at max speed with small margins - has seen a seismic shift, from navigating capacity challenges, to evolving with changing consumer behaviors all while dealing...

Aside from being one of the oldest fruits on the planet, olives provide us with so many great, essential nutrients. It makes sense when you consider the Mediterranean Diet (where olive oil acts as the primary source of healthy fat). In this episode, Account Director, Monica Powers sits down with California Olive Ranch Vice President of Quality and R&D, Mary Mori to discuss the complexities behind...

In this episode of Priority Status, Account Supervisor Mary Burkhardt sits down with Vasso Petridou, Owner and COO of LuxurIOS, a tourism project on the unspoilt island of Ios in the Greek Cyclades, to discuss her deep love for the island and her passion for hospitality, environmental sustainability and animal preservation. Vasso, her husband Angelos and their 5 children own and manage the brand,...