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Hospitality Forward
Hosted by Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig · EN
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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Episode #103: Arianna Sartzetakis, Founder, Editor in Chief & CEO, Uncover More
Nov 1200:24:46Tap to summarizeIn 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 hospitality, art and happenings.Since launching Uncover More in 2016, Arianna has reinvented how to uncover vetted experiences and local businesses in cities worldwide, offering her highly engaged community best-in-class guides across art, culture, gastronomy, travel and more.Arianna is passionate about building valuable relationships with her community. Through her multifaceted platform, Arianna has led and executed partnerships across multiple sectors, including tourism boards, hospitality groups, hotels and large household-name brands.Beyond her experience as an entrepreneur, Arianna previously worked in the financial services industry at Goldman Sachs. She attended St. Francis College and holds a B.A. in Economics and Political Science. Arianna was raised in Brooklyn, where she currently resides.Connect with Arianna:Instagram: @asartz and @uncovermore LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-sartzetakis-4743b1134/For all 100+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. Connect with our hosts, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee, as well as our agency, on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.Hanna Lee CommunicationsInstagram: @hannaleeprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ X: @hannaleepr Hanna LeeInstagram: @hannaleeny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ X: @hannaleenyTikTok: @hannaleeny Michael AnstendigInstagram: @michaelanstendigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ X: @ImbibingGuy TikTok: @michael.anstendig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #102: Tim Latterner, Freelancer for Vogue Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s & Surface
Nov 500:31:44Tap to summarizeIn 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, Fodor’s and Surface.A former editor at Architectural Digest and Travel + Leisure, Tim covered restaurant openings, hotel stays and broader cultural features. In addition to travel writing, Tim is also a comedy writer and producer who has worked on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” MAD Magazine, National Lampoon and is the founder of “The Bowery Review,” New York’s best and only humor magazine. Tim is also an independent film director.Connect with Tim:Instagram: @timlatternerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-latterner-6b62b046For all 100+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. Connect with our hosts Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee, along with our agency, on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.Hanna Lee CommunicationsIG: @hannaleeprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ X: @hannaleepr Hanna LeeIG: @hannaleeny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ X: @hannaleenyTikTok: @hannaleeny Michael AnstendigIG: @michaelanstendigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ X: @ImbibingGuy TikTok: @michael.anstendig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #101: Amy Rosner, Co-Founder, Fluent Mag
Sep 300:31:34Tap to summarizeIn 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 spans Gotham Magazine, Modern Luxury, WWD and People, where she honed her editorial eye and love for storytelling. But Amy always knew she wanted to tell stories that felt closer to home. After years of pitching, posting and powering through closed doors, she stopped waiting for a seat at the table and built her own. Fluent Mag is a reflection of that: part magazine, part mindset, all about being ahead of the curve. Amy coined the term inFLUENTcer journalism™ to describe its unique blend of influencer culture and editorial storytelling. It’s bold, unfiltered and written in the language we actually speak. Connect with Amy:Instagram: @amyrosner_ and @fluentmagLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rosner-423060174/TikTok: @fluentmagFor all 100 media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. Connect with our hosts Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.Hanna Lee CommunicationsIG: @hannaleeprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ X: @hannaleepr Hanna LeeIG: @hannaleeny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ X: @hannaleenyTikTok: @hannaleeny Michael AnstendigIG: @michaelanstendigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ X: @ImbibingGuy TikTok: @michael.anstendig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #100: Kate Krader, Food Editor, Bloomberg Pursuits
Aug 2000:40:42Tap to summarizeFor 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 world for the website and Businessweek magazine. She also contributes to the Bloomberg business division. The former Restaurant Editor at Food & Wine, Kate oversaw its news, trend and restaurant coverage. During her long tenure at the monthly magazine, Kate led Food & Wine's annual search for Food & Wine Best New Chefs. She also edited Food & Wine Cocktails, an annual guide to the hottest cocktail recipes, the best spots and the biggest trends in nightlife. A graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio, Kate received her formal culinary training at La Varenne in Paris. She currently resides in London.Connect with Kate:Instagram: @kkrader Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Kate-krader/100066480131100/ X: @KkraderLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-krader-babba8172/For all 100 media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. Connect with our hosts Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee along with our agency on IG, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.Hanna Lee CommunicationsIG: @hannaleeprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ X: @hannaleepr Hanna LeeIG: @hannaleeny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ X: @hannaleenyTikTok: @hannaleeny Michael AnstendigIG: @michaelanstendigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ X: @ImbibingGuy TikTok: @michael.anstendig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #99: Dan Macsai, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Editor, Time Magazine
Aug 1400:27:27Tap to summarizeIn 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 Next and The World’s Greatest Places, and oversees TIME’s global events, including the Women of the Year Gala in L.A., the TIME100 Impact Awards in Dubai and the TIME100 Impact Dinner in Davos. Dan’s work drives global conversation and generates more than 15 billion media impressions annually.Previously, Dan was a reporter at BusinessWeek and a staff editor at Fast Company.Connect with Dan:Instagram: @dmacsai Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmacsai X: @dmacsai Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmacsai/ For all 95+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. Connect with our hosts Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.Hanna Lee CommunicationsIG: @hannaleeprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ X: @hannaleepr Hanna LeeIG: @hannaleeny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ X: @hannaleenyTikTok: @hannaleeny Michael AnstendigIG: @michaelanstendigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ X: @ImbibingGuy TikTok: @michael.anstendig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #98: Kaitlyn Rosati, Freelancer for AFAR, BBC and Time Out
Jul 23, 202500:27:11Tap to summarizeIn 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 half years. She has also been published in PopSugar, the BBC, AFAR, Business Insider, Matador Network, Cool Material, Time Out, Forbes Advisor and other publications.Kaitlyn also runs the blog No Man Nomad, where she documents her solo travels around the globe. She has visited all seven continents, all seven world wonders, over 90 countries and all 20 regions in Italy. Kaitlyn focuses heavily on Italian travel and finding the best hidden dining gems, whether in rural Madagascar or Midtown Manhattan. Connect with Kaitlyn:Instagram: @noman.nomad Facebook: noman.nomad X: @noman.nomad LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-rosati720/ TikTok: @noman.nomad Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noman_nomad For all 90+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. Connect with our hosts Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.Hanna Lee CommunicationsIG: @hannaleeprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ X: @hannaleepr Hanna LeeIG: @hannaleeny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ X: @hannaleenyTikTok: @hannaleeny Michael AnstendigIG: @michaelanstendigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ X: @ImbibingGuy TikTok: @michael.anstendig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #97: Caroline Hatchett, Freelancer for the New York Times, Robb Report & BBC
Jul 16, 202500:25:36Tap to summarizeIn 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 restaurants, Southern culture, cocktails and food history for the New York Times, Robb Report, BBC, The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Garden & Gun and The Bitter Southerner. A two-time James Beard Award nominee, Caroline is a former editor at Plate and StarChefs and is currently researching a book about iguanas.Connect with Caroline: Instagram: @hatchetteatsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroline.hatchett/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinehatchett/ For all 90+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. Connect with our hosts, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee, along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.Hanna Lee CommunicationsIG: @hannaleeprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ X: @hannaleepr Hanna LeeIG: @hannaleeny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ X: @hannaleenyTikTok: @hannaleeny Michael AnstendigIG: @michaelanstendigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ X: @ImbibingGuy TikTok: @michael.anstendig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #96: David Farley, Freelancer for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and BBC
Jul 9, 202500:26:58Tap to summarizeIn 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 regularly writes for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, BBC, Food & Wine, Saveur and National Geographic. David is the author of three books, including "An Irreverent Curiosity: In Search of the Church's Strangest Relic in Italy's Oddest Town," which was made into a documentary by the National Geographic Channel. Connect with David:IG: @davidfarley7FB: davidfarley7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfarley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/davidfarley.bsky.social For all 90+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. Connect with our hosts, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee, as well as our agency on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.Hanna Lee CommunicationsIG: @hannaleeprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ X: @hannaleepr Hanna LeeIG: @hannaleeny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ X: @hannaleenyTikTok: @hannaleeny Michael AnstendigIG: @michaelanstendigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ X: @ImbibingGuy TikTok: @michael.anstendig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #90: Hamish Smith, Editor, CLASS & Bars Editor, Drinks International
May 9, 202400:33:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we are delighted to welcome Hamish Smith back to our show. Hamish is an award-winning drinks journalist specializing in the bar industry. Based in London, Hamish edits the UK bartender magazine CLASS and works across sister title Drinks International as Bars Editor. He is also The World’s 50 Best Bars' Chair for the UK and Ireland. Within his role with CLASS, Hamish hosts and organizes the CLASS Bar Awards, one of the world's longest-running bar awards that started in 2003.Connect with Hamish Smith:IG: @hamishssmithX: @HamishSSmithLinkedIn: hamish-smith-07907a1b3That’s a wrap for Season 6. Stay tuned for Season 7!For all 85+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.Hanna Lee CommunicationsIG: @hannaleeprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ X: @hannaleepr Hanna LeeIG: @hannaleeny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ X: @hannaleenyTikTok: @hannaleeny Michael AnstendigIG: @michaelanstendigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ X: @ImbibingGuy TikTok: @michael.anstendigFor a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #89: Lucy Simon, Assistant Editor, Food & Wine
May 1, 202400:35:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we are delighted to chat with Lucy Simon. Lucy is an Assistant Editor at Food & Wine. She leads the cocktail coverage in the magazine and collaborates with Ray Isle on wine. Having joined the team in 2021, Lucy has worked for print, video and digital. Her written work can be seen in a variety of sections across the magazine. Lucy has always been infatuated with the world of food and beverage and has worked in restaurants, bars, food nonprofits and food policy. She even spent a summer as a fishmonger. Lucy has completed the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in wine.Connect with Lucy Simon:IG: @lucynashsimonFor all 85+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. Connect with hosts Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.Hanna Lee CommunicationsIG: @hannaleeprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HannaLeeCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/ X: @hannaleepr Hanna LeeIG: @hannaleeny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/ X: @hannaleenyTikTok: @hannaleeny Michael AnstendigIG: @michaelanstendigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/ X: @ImbibingGuy TikTok: @michael.anstendigFor a chance to win our agency’s award-winning book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email hello@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip that you learned from the show.In addition, if you were featured in the media thanks to following advice from our journalist guests heard on our podcast, please send us a link to the article or segment. We will be happy to send you a copy of our book as a congratulatory gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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