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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 you will soon. We'll dive into the latest trends, tips, and behind the scenes of the wedding industry with Lisa and Stephanie as they offer up can't miss insights and tell us about one of their most unique weddings on property to date. Whether you're a hotelier hosting weddings on property or you're planning your own special day - this episode is a must-listen. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesistersofcedarlakes/ Website - https://www.cedarlakesestate.com/

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, tennis, basketball and more. Vinciane was born in Cameroon and moved to the US as a young child. She grew up in Kansas City and is a lifelong Chiefs fan. Listen in as Vinciane shares how a family tradition helped manifest her career in journalism, what it's like to travel and write about her favorite sports teams and athletes and what inspires her on a daily basis. Vinciane on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ngomsi Vinciane on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/ngomsi

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 island. During this trip, he met Lilian Ramdhanny, who in 1986 became his wife. Due to a delayed flight back to the UK, Leo found himself at The Calabash Hotel where he felt an ‘aura of infectious happiness', which led him to purchase the property with Lilian in 1987. They set to work immediately, despite never having worked in the hospitality sector and have since grown Calabash to become one of the leading luxury hotels in the Caribbean and a proud member of Relais & Châteaux. In 2012, daughters Adele and Beth emigrated back from the UK, with Adele leaving behind her marketing job in London and Beth, fresh out of culinary school at Ballymaloe in Ireland. Both sisters are now involved with running Calabash, with Beth focused on developing the Food & Beverage, and Adele heading up Sales & Marketing, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations. Last year, youngest sister Bobbie joined the family business to support on marketing for the hotel, whilst also becoming closely involved with the family's organic estate, L'Esterre. She recently launched her own tree-to-bar chocolate company in the UK, using cocoa from the estate. Listen in as Beth, Adele and Bobbie chat about the story behind Calabash and how it came into the family, life growing up in a hotel, and how Calabash's warm and genuine service makes it so special resulting in guests returning year after year. For more information, please visit: https://www.calabashhotel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/calabashhotel/

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, senior account supervisor, San Diego Gemma Kane, account supervisor, San Diego

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 Development, a privately held company that specializes in the development of residential resort and hospitality-branded real estate communities. Tommy's father David founded the company in 1991 and while Tommy grew up surrounded by the business, it wasn't until 2014 when he officially joined the company after working for many years in finance and private equity. Southworth Development is a privately held company that specializes in the development of residential resort and hospitality-branded real estate communities. Through wholly owned subsidiaries Southworth Golf and Southworth Europe, Southworth is also a leader in the international golf community, having served as owner, manager, consultant or construction manager to dozens of properties throughout the United States, Scotland, The Bahamas, Puerto Rico and The Dominican Republic. Located in Newton, Mass., Southworth was founded in 1991 and now owns and operates private clubs and residential communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Virginia, Scotland and The Bahamas. Listen in as Tommy shares more about running a family business and building the Southworth legacy, how his focus on the art of connection is central to the rebrand for current and future Southworth communities and what trends he is seeing emerge quickly in luxury estate. Let's dive in! https://southworthclubs.com/ @southworthclubs

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 has been reflected in The Hari London's TripAdvisor position, rocketing from 30th to 6th in just four years. In 2017, Andrew oversaw the opening of il Pampero, the hotel's modern Italian restaurant, which has quickly become a destination in its own right loved by the area and overseas. Prior to joining the team at The Hari, Andrew has held the position as Opening General Manager at InterContinental London Westminster (now Conrad London St James), and Slaley Hall in Northumberland and at the Grand Hotel and Spa in York, where he lead the opening of Yorkshire's only five-star hotel in 2010. Prevalent within the Belgravia community; Andrew holds positions with the Motcomb Street Traders Association, Belgravia and Knightsbridge Police Ward Panel and The Knightsbridge Business Group. Andrew is also currently growing the hotels CSR focus after a successful campaign supporting the Evelina for the last two years. Listen in as Andrew shares his answers in our “5 Questions With” Series including why The Hari is so passionate about art, its people and why embracing the neighborhood is so important to the hotel. For more information, please visit: https://www.thehari.com/london/

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 traditions and how they have come to be woven into the fabric of the many families who return year after year for their dose of “Lake Life.” Instagram: @ritzcarltonreynoldslakeoconee https://www.ritzcarlton.com/reynolds

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 leadership style.

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 features several restaurants and bars, a spa, and a stunning beach club which just launched a partnership with the iconic Italian fashion house - Valentino. Listen in as Mariella shares secrets of Ravello, how she and her family have poured their passion into the hotel, what she thinks about White Lotus, and how her love for fashion inspired her to create a curated boutique on property.

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 Canadian loyalty programs, covering airlines, hotels and financial institutions. Listen in as Barry shares what to look for when choosing a loyalty program credit card and how to use points, acquire status and make the programs work for you. https://www.moneywehave.com/

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 restaurants across New York City. As managing partner of The Rockaway Hotel, which opened in 2020, Terence and IGC have brought a world-class, resort style hotel to a part of New York City that has long been undiscovered. The 60 room boutique hotel has become a hub for arts, culture and community both for guests and locals alike and is constantly offering a variety of programming and events to entertain and inspire and encourage people to discover Rockaway. Listen in as Terence shares how The Rockaway Hotel came to be, his best advice for working with family, how he stays motivated and a peek into one of his early entrepreneurial moments from childhood. For more information, please visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/ https://www.greetingsfromrockaway.com/ https://igchospitality.com/

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 today. Recently honored as a Top 30 Influential Voice Transforming Wellness in 2023 by Medika Life, Mary is an inaugural honoree of Folio's Top Women in Media Award. In 1997, she launched American Spa magazine, in 2007, she co-founded Organic Spa magazine, and in between serving on the ISPA and NYSPA Board of Directors, she was on the launch teams of Luxury SpaFinder and New Beauty magazines. She is a Founding Board Member and Symposium Chair Emeritus of the Washington Spa Alliance (WSPA). Mary has visited and written about thousands of spas in her career and she has worked to build awareness for the industry that she loves through her leadership and mentoring. Listen in as Mary shares how she got her start in spa journalism, what she sees as the best and in some cases most underrated spa treatments to book, how AI technology may be coming soon to a spa near you, which retro spa experiences are reemerging in today's spa landscape and what are some of her most favorite spas to visit. https://www.insidersguidetospas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/insidersguidetospas/

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 product, Restore, is a minty ashwagandha tablet that melts in your mouth in ~ 3 minutes. It's the first supplement to really incorporate that mindfulness aspect to it. While it's formulated with clinically proven ingredients to reduce stress and anxiety, the melt-away feature prompts you to pause (put those phones down), check in with yourself and find calm and clarity in the moment. Listen in as Alicia shares more about what drove her to create Slowlii, how she navigates owning and running a business with her husband while creating spaces for herself and her family, how she travels and advice she has for anyone looking to start their own business or simply work through a career change. For more info visit www.slowlii.com and @slowlii.co

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 Jen shares how she made the leap from journalism to the “dark side” of PR, where is her favorite place to travel and what advice she has to share with people just starting out in their careers. Follow Jen on Instagram @jenperos And Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenperos/

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 with rising food costs and labor challenges. Restaurants and hotels have been trying to deliver the same or better levels of service to their guests but the already grinding nature of the service industry has greatly impacted employees and how they perform. To remain sustainable, restaurants and hotels are needing to revamp their employee programs and HR approaches to be a more welcoming, collaborative environment. The culinary landscape in Toronto has been growing steadily over the last 10 years, gradually bringing the city's rising chefs and notable neighborhoods into the International spotlight and on the best places to eat lists of global publications. The famed Michelin Guide recently announced their first ever Canadian guide and focused on Toronto, awarding stars and recognition to 74 restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. Listen in as Val shares her expertise and how typically old school organizations are catching up and implementing change to improve workplace culture in restaurants and hotels.

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 high-quality extra virgin olive oil. You'll learn the tips and tricks for how to shop for, store, and cook with your EVOO while also understanding what makes this "fruit of the gods” so healthy for our bodies.

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, which includes the five-star resort CALILO, plus beach clubs and restaurants on the island. This passion project is a vision realized by a family of artists, design aficionados and hoteliers dedicated to delivering a luxury experience that respects traditional ways of cycladic architecture, while also catering to the needs of the modern traveler.

In this episode of Priority Status, Vice President, Marrissa Mallory uncovers the surprising secrets of the hotel that put Southern California on the map—Hotel del Coronado. She delves into the history of the grand Damme with "The Del's" Heritage Manager Gina Petrone, and learns what it's like to play host to celebrities and icons from Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin to Frank Sinatra and Al Pacino; Presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan, and America's founding families including decades of Vanderbilts to Carnegies. The National Historic Landmark hotel—credited as the genesis the American beach vacation—has been serving up nostalgia to travelers far and wide for more than 130 years, and has completed big plans to ensure it preserves its prized nostalgia for generations of travelers to come.

In this episode of Priority Status, Vice President, Marrissa Mallory sits down with Henley Vazquez, seasoned travel advisor and co-founder of tech-forward travel agency, Fora, to hear about how she's taking the travel agency—an industry built around cruises and fax machines—into the modern era of digitally-native collaboration and Instagram-worthy experiences. Vazquez talks about bringing the travel agency into the future via the creator economy, why every dollar we spend on travel and tourism matters, and why you should never forget to tip your bartender.

In this episode of Priority Status, Account Director Audrey Neidenbach, chats with Matt Gaghen, CEO and May Lilley CMO of Under Canvas, an upscale outdoor hospitality company with locations near America's most iconic national parks and monuments. With sustainability continuing to be at the forefront of the travel industry, the conversation is centered around a company that is a leader in the outdoor hospitality space committed to inspiring connections with extraordinary places, people, and the planet by enhancing access to the outdoors. In addition to sharing details on the brand's sustainable initiatives, efforts, partnerships and more, listeners will also get an overview of the Under Canvas experience, accommodations, unique amenities, locations and what to expect for the 2022 season.

In this episode of Priority Status, Account Director of Consumer, Monica Powers, chats with Bridget Connelly, the co-founder, and CEO of the country's only female-founded, owned and operated hard kombucha brand. Based in Chicago, Luna Bay Booch is taking a heavily dominated male industry by storm. The brand was born out of a desire to change the status quo and brew something better for ourselves, our minds, and our planet. All Luna Bay products are gluten-free, low in sugar, vegan, and naturally fermented to 6% for a boozy bite. With a mission of always giving back to the community, Luna Bay Booch also supports numerous non-profit organizations and is a proud partner of 1% For The Planet. Also, this episode celebrates International Women's Month and spotlights the unique initiative the brand is announcing to celebrate the occasion.

In the latest episode of Priority Status, Senior Vice President Tanya Scalisi sits down with Gordy Megroz, Author of National Geographic's forthcoming travel book, 100 Slopes of a Lifetime. During their conversation, Tanya and Gordy dive deep into how his love of skiing and journalism led him to becoming a member of the Outside magazine editorial team, and later approached by National Geographic to pen what will become one of the most beautiful and extensive mountain guides to date. Gordy shed light on some of his personal network's favorite destinations, from international destinations such as Japan, Switzerland (Zermatt) and France (Chamonix) to domestic mountains such as Aspen, Colorado, Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Stowe, Vermont. Gordy also lets our listeners in on a few "secret" destinations on his radar that are not to be missed. Currently, Gordy is a Colorado-based contributing editor for Outside magazine and is also a regular contributor to Men's Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wired, and SKI, where he writes investigative pieces, as well as profiles of athletes, companies, and places. 100 Slopes of a Lifetime is available to purchase on Amazon.com. To discover more episodes of Priority Status, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, follow us on Instagram at @jpublicrelations or visit jpublicrelations.com.

In this episode of Priority Status, Nicole Hernandez, known as The Traveling Hypnotist, joins Abby Waters to discuss her vision for the future of hypnosis practice within the larger space of wellness and travel. Nicole is a clinical hypnotist, anxiety educator, speaker, and Resident Healer for the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown. She specializes in helping anxious high achievers become impactful, conscious leaders that can navigate life transitions such as career, relationships, money beliefs, and lifestyle changes with a sense of clarity and ease. Her signature approach, the Hypnotic Journey, combines modern hypnotherapy and mindful, executive coaching. On the heels of National Wellness Month, Abby sat down with Nicole to discuss how she embraced this practice of wellbeing and mindfulness after many years as a marketing professional struggling with stress. She offers insight into her unexpected journey to becoming The Traveling Hypnotist and one of the many resident healers at an iconic New York City hotel, offers advice on ways to ease anxiety while traveling and even shares the destinations on her travel bucket list when she needs an escape from city life. Nicole is currently planning a hypnosis tour and retreats for 2022. For more on Nicole, visit thetravelinghypnotist.com and find her on Instagram @thetravelinghypnotist. To discover more episodes of Priority Status, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, follow us on Instagram at @jpublicrelations or visit jpublicrelations.com.

In this episode of Priority Status, Heidi Doak sits down with Tomiko Harvey, vice president of the Black Travel Alliance and founder of Passports & Grub, a luxury lifestyle publication for Black women. Following last summer's racial justice movement, The Black Travel Alliance was formed to empower and give voice to Black travel writers, broadcasters and content creators from around the world. And, earlier this year, the Black Travel Alliance hosted its first networking event, Wavelength, which connected Black travel professionals with travel brands to bridge the gap that previously prevented them from receiving the same opportunities as their colleagues. J/PR was honored to participate in Wavelength and from that, has been working with content creators such as Tomiko to ensure diversity and inclusion in the travel industry. We hope this conversation will encourage our listeners to join the movement. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

In this episode of Priority Status, Abby Waters sits down with Tim Chatfield, Co-Founder & CEO of Jitjatjo. It's hard to have missed the sensational headlines about workers leaving the hospitality industry en mass, the staffing shortages everywhere and the labor wars, as Tim calls it. So, JPR turned to Tim, an expert in connecting talent with jobs through a workforce management technology to see if the headlines are true, how hotels and restaurants can reimagine their talent management, and gain some insights on a nationwide survey Jitjatjo distributed to its 10,000 plus data base of talent. Plus, the conversation will help set some expectations for when our listeners do take the plunge into dining out and traveling again. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

In the latest episode of Priority Status, JPR UK Vice President Emma Hartland-Mahon sits down with Cornelius O’Shaughnessy, founder of Bodhimaya, an award-winning bespoke retreats concept combining the best in highly personalized nutrition, effective movement, authentic meditation and exploratory spiritual teachings. Backed by the likes of Condé Nast Traveller and Tatler, this dedicated 360-degree approach to health has pioneered the latest in genetic testing, emotional awareness and mindfulness, and has positioned Bodhimaya as a world leader in the wellness space. Bodhimaya has a notable global fan base from Goop to A-listers like Kate Moss, with Cornelius' transformative knowledge at the forefront. Emma and Cornelius discuss insights on the human condition during the COVID-19 era and speak about ways to find peace through coping mechanisms such as meditation. They touch on wellness and mental health coming out of lockdown, and some of the issues facing humans in the "new normal". Cornelius also shares tips and tricks in order to help navigate through the storm of coming out of a turbulent pandemic time.

In today’s episode, JPR UK’s Account Manager, Alexandra Colquhoun sits down with Jenny Southan, Editor, Founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK’s leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. An authority in the travel industry, Jenny is also an award-winning freelance travel journalist who contributes to publications including The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller on some of the most cutting-edge topics in travel today. In this episode, we discuss travel trends and what lies ahead for the industry as restrictions begin to lift. We also touch upon various themes within travel, including wellness, food & beverage, sustainability and technology, along with their respective trend forecasts. Visit globetrender.com for more information. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

In today’s episode, JPR’s SVP Kristin Moller sits down with Dr. Nika White, an award-winning management and leadership consultant and executive practitioner for DEI efforts. The conversation is an inside look at Dr White’s practice and how she got to where she is today. We discuss her approach to “intentional inclusion” in leadership, what that means as we navigate a new era of awareness in workplace culture and what belongingness - giving a voice to those may not have had a voice before - means for an organization. We also discuss how the George Floyd murder, BLM movement and recent attacks against Asian people in Atlanta have brought awareness and change to society through awful circumstances and what it means for cultural and socioeconomic growth in the US moving forward.

In today’s episode JPR social media account director Molly Folsom tackles the ever-shifting space of social media trends. She’s joined by Sarah Funk, the on-camera host and entrepreneur behind GoDaddy's School of Hustle, Travel & Leisure's Instagram Story takeovers and her own channels, which attain 9+ million impressions monthly. Funk also owns a tour company in NYC and is the author of several e-books about various travel destinations.This duo dives into 2020's tremendous impact on the social media space and what it means to be a brand telling their story well in 2021. Expect lots of laughs, meme mentions, and insider tips on what tactics will pave the way to success on social for the year ahead. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

In today’s episode, JPR UK Senior Account Executive Georgia Richardson sits down with Noel Mack, Chief Brand Officer of Gymshark to talk about how the company approaches community and communications. It’s a deep-dive into the brand's approach to diversity, inclusion and mental health, including how these pillars hold up the company’s culture. We also talk about the evolution of Gymshark from a small, garage-founded start-up, to a $1.3 billion dollar company and why Noel decided to jump on-board the 'Gymshark Rocketship'.

In today’s episode, JPR senior director Erin Melendez sits down with two founding members of Women in Travel Thrive - a grassroots movement born out of the Covid-19 pandemic designed to combat career regression and increase women's representation as leaders in the travel industry. Silvia Camarota, Sr. Director North America Market Management, Lodging at Expedia Group and Claudia Infante, VP of Revenue Strategy at Margaritaville Enterprises, along with more than a dozen volunteers, have built an incredible network of allies across the globe to help women lift each other up and take their seat at the table. Learn more about Women in Travel Thrive and their inaugural "Day of Impact" at womenintravelthrive.com. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

In today’s episode JPR social media account director Molly Folsom holds a round table discussion on the definition of a “social media community,” how these communities extend beyond digital and into the physical world, and how any brand can get better at using social media to do good in their community and beyond. She’s joined by Tatiana Swedek, a hospitality marketing consultant, brand experience thought leader, and podcaster who served as the VP of Brand Experience at the Indie Lodging Congress for the last four years, and Corey Hackett-Greene, a content connoisseur and community organizer, who creates content for the best travel brands in the world. The three discuss everything from online and offline community-building best practices, brands that are doing it well, and places where you can find community networking where you might not expect, like Tinder. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

Today we talk to sustainable luxury travel expert, and the Sustainability Editor of Condé Nast Traveller, Juliet Kinsman on how COVID is affecting the hospitality world as we know it and what lies ahead for ethical and responsible travel. Juliet has been an authority in the travel world for over two decades, as a renowned hotel expert. She’s the former Editor-in-Chief of the boutique hotel guide, Mr & Mrs Smith, and went on to found Bouteco, a platform that helps design lovers find the best eco-conscious design-led hotels. Juliet also just released a fantastic book called The Green Edit: Easy Tips for the Eco-Friendly Traveller, a simple guide to demystifying sustainable travel to help us all make better choices. We discuss sustainability in all its glory, and travel in the time of COVID, carbon offsetting, the difference between US and UK markets in sustainable outlook & approach, how urban hotels can best tackle sustainability, her favourite suitable brands and apps, and more!

Today we talk to sustainable luxury travel expert, and the Sustainability Editor of Condé Nast Traveller, Juliet Kinsman on how COVID is affecting the hospitality world as we know it and what lies ahead for ethical and responsible travel. Juliet has been an authority in the travel world for over two decades, as a renowned hotel expert. She’s the former Editor-in-Chief of the boutique hotel guide, Mr & Mrs Smith, and went on to found Bouteco, a platform that helps design lovers find the best eco-conscious design-led hotels. Juliet also just released a fantastic book called The Green Edit: Easy Tips for the Eco-Friendly Traveller, a simple guide to demystifying sustainable travel to help us all make better choices. We discuss sustainability in all its glory, and travel in the time of COVID, carbon offsetting, the difference between US and UK markets in sustainable outlook & approach, how urban hotels can best tackle sustainability, her favourite suitable brands and apps, and more!

In today’s episode, JPR UK Vice President Emma Hartland-Mahon sits down with Jeremy Goring, from the iconic London hotel, The Goring to discuss the current state of the travel industry, navigating COVID and everyone’s favorite word of the moment PIVOTING! We discuss how The Goring (which has been open for over 110 years and famously welcomed the Duchess of Cambridge the night before the Royal Wedding), has weathered the storm during this extremely challenging time, in addition to the London hotel scene, and what green shoots lie ahead for the travel industry as a whole. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations

Introducing JPR's newest series" "The Future Of": A collection of conversations featuring some of the most influential voices and brightest minds in travel, hospitality, sustainability, health, wellness, and food, all focused around the future of these spaces. Marketing & Development Coordinator Abby Waters interviews Aubrey Huffman, co-founder of southern California based wedding and event planning company, Details, Darling. With a boutique design forward approach, smaller gatherings have always been at the forefront of their business, but now play a vital role in moving forward alongside their clients, vendors, and partners. In this episode, we discussed the current state of the wedding industry, touched on the latest trends from micro-weddings to zoom ceremonies, and predicted how the last four months will forever change events as we once knew them - perhaps even for the better.

The first in our Expert Series. Heather Mikesell, Editor-in-Chief of American Spa Magazine, joins us to talk about the current state of health, wellness, and travel. Listen in as Heather shares her insights on the spa industry’s response to current events, why self-care is more important than ever and shares general travel and wellness tips we can all use. We talk about the overall importance of immunity, sleep, diet and the emergence of immunity-boosting spa treatments. This isn’t about getting a spa treatment, it’s about protecting yourself and living a better life. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations

We’re honored to have two of our favorite podcasters on Priority Status. Join us in welcoming That’s So Retrograde’s Elizabeth Kott & Stephanie Simbari to Priority Status. JPR’s EVP Lauren Clifford Knudsen joins Elizabeth and Stephanie to dish on their favorite products and brands for staying healthy while traveling, wellness resorts they love (and their bucket list spots) and we even go deep into crystal menus and the daily Rose & Thorn ritual. This episode truly feels like it could have taken place over a morning hike and a green juice - listen in! Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations

In today’s episode, JPR Partner Sarah Evans sits down with Jacqui Gifford, Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure to discuss navigating her career journey to travel leadership. Based in New York City, Jacqui has risen through the ranks from Assistant Editor to now sitting at the helm of one of the foremost global media outlets. We talk with Jacqui about her journey in travel leadership, the power of saying "no," some of her most memorable travel experiences and why “fake it ’til you make it” is one of the most influential beliefs we can have in ourselves. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations

In today’s episode, JPR Account Supervisor Amanda Feldman Jay sits down with freelance writer Alexandra Cheney to discuss how traveling solo helps us realize who we are at our core and how people from all walks of life are connected by our shared humanity. Alexandra formerly held staff positions at The Wall Street Journal and Variety and is a frequent contributor to a handful of luxury titles including Elite Traveler, The Hollywood Reporter, Architectural Digest and more. Listen in as she shares her unique perspective as a professional surfer-turned-staff writer-turned freelancer, whose passion for luxury travel is balanced by the countless humbling moments she endures along the way and imparts her wisdom on how the simplicity of practicing kindness can radically change the way we see and experience the world. You can follow along on Alexandra’s journeys @alexandracheney. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations

Satisfy your appetite for food zeitgeist with this two-part episode with The Infatuation and Zagat Creative Director Nick Bilardello. We cover the future of the Zagat resurrection, why you need The Infatuation in your life, and two places for your Must Eat list. Learn more about The Infatuation on Instagram by visiting @infatuation. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations

In today’s episode, Greg Galant, co-creator and executive producer of The Shorty Awards which honors the best in social media, joins us to talk about what he thinks makes a winning social media campaign. We talk about the importance of giving your followers a way to showcase their own brand and the emergence (and future) of TikTok. Greg is the co-founder and CEO of Muck Rack, a digital PR, and journalism platform and has given presentations at SXSW, Le Web, Harvard Business School, and The International Journalism Festival. Greg's also a member of Twitter's exclusive first name club. You can follow him at @gregory. Learn more about the Shorty Awards and Muck Rack on Instagram by visiting @shortyawards and @muckrack. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations

Listen in as JPR’s EVP Lauren Clifford Knudsen interviews Nick Bilardello, Creative Director at The Infatuation. The Infatuation’s mission is simple: to bring you the most honest and trustworthy opinions on where to eat around the world. What started as a mission to help hungry people get fed how they wanted has evolved into an immersive culinary-focused enterprise with events, social intrigue and TexRecs. Building a brand isn’t easy, it takes a true appetite for becoming the best. Nick takes Priority Status behind the scenes of The Infatuation’s history, its brand strategy and shares his hot take on the future of plant-based meat among other topics. Learn more about The Infatuation on Instagram by visiting @infatuation. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations

Allison is one of the most admired and respected names in the travel and public relations industries, having spent nearly two decades with The Ritz-Carlton, and the last three years across all Marriott International hotels and brands in the Americas. She now sits at the forefront of what is arguably the most influential travel organization in the world. We’ll talk to Allison about her career, predictions for the future of travel and what she sees as some of the most pivotal moments of her career. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

The dog days of summer are far from over. In this episode of Priority Status, JPR welcomes our fluffiest guest to-date: dog influencer, Tinkerbelle. This globetrotting pup travels the globe and struts her stuff on the runway, tours the world's most luxurious dog-friendly hotels, and poses for selfies with her friends Lizzo and Taylor Swift. We sit down with her human, Sam, to discuss how a shelter dog became a viral sensation. Follow Tinkerbelle’s adventures at tinkerbellethedog.com and instagram.com/tinkerbellethedog Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

After arriving in Turks & Caicos from Canada in the 90’s, Stan Hartling founded The Hartling Group, a real estate sales & development firm specializing in hotels the Caribbean. Owner of The Sands, The Palms and The Shore Club, which was just named Travel + Leisure’s #1 Hotel in the Caribbean, Bermuda and Bahamas for 2019, Stan’s work has been an integral part of transforming the island into the global hotspot it is today. J Public Relations Partner, Sarah Evans, sits down with Stan to discuss the vision, inspiration, and mantras he accredits to his success. This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Learn more about The Shore Club, The Palms Turks & Caicos on Instagram by visiting @theshoreclubtc and @thepalmstc. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

Matt Berman and Andrew Kotchen are founding principles of Workshop/APD, a design and architecture firm focusing on the site specific and the experiential. Their team designs everything from seaside retreats and sleek urban lofts to luxurious family homes, high-end multi-family developments and trendsetting restaurants. This is a big ideas team, they conceptualize first, then they design. Now, they’re making some big moves in the hotel and travel spaces. Learn more about Workshop/APD and follow them on Instagram: @workshopapd. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

As the saying goes, do what you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. That certainly seems true for the vibrant hoteliers that are guests on today’s episode of Priority Status. Pacifica Hotels CEO Matt Marquis and Pacifica Hotels President Adam Marquis are two of the brothers of the family-owned Pacifica Hotels. They join us to share some tremendous insight, with a lot of laughs, on how they got to where they are today. Stay tuned for the second episode coming this fall. Learn more about Pacifica Hotels and follow them on Instagram: @pacificahotels. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

Alan Fuerstman, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Montage International and Michael Fuerstman Co-Founder and Creative Director of Pendry Hotels & Resorts join JPR Partner Sarah Evans on this episode of Priority Status. Montage International is the ultra-luxury hospitality management company behind unrivaled Montage Hotels & Resorts and the design and culture-focused Pendry Hotels & Resorts. Listen in as this father-son duo discusses where their love for hotels started, what it’s like to be a father-son team, a few of their “ah ha!" moments and where they’re headed. Follow Montage Hotels & Resorts Learn more about Montage Hotels & Resorts: www.montagehotels.com follow them on on Instagram: @montagehotels. Learn more about Pendry Hotels: www.pendryhotels.com and follow them on Instagram: @pendryhotels. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.