Hospitality Forward

Hanna Lee, Michael Anstendig

Booking Overview

An interview podcast focused on hospitality and travel media relations, featuring journalists, editors, and freelance writers who cover the industry for prominent publications. Credible guest candidates include established hospitality and travel journalists, editors, destination-marketing experts, and media-relations professionals with strong industry expertise, though booking is likely high difficulty because the show consistently features accomplished media voices and contributors to major outlets.

Metrics

Episodes: 118

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 130 subscribers

Instagram: 16.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hanna@hannaleecommunications.com

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Host

Hanna Lee - President of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning public relations agency based in New York City, specializing in hospitality and travel communications.

Michael Anstendig - Food and beverage writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Time Out New York, and New York magazine online. He is also Editor in Chief at Hanna Lee Communications.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Established journalists, editors, and freelance writers covering hospitality, travel, food, lifestyle, culture, or related subjects for recognized media outlets.

Required Achievements:

Bylines in major national or influential niche publications, Senior editorial or editor-in-chief positions, Published books or substantial speaking experience, Expertise in media coverage, journalism, or hospitality and travel trends

Recent Guest Discussions

Pilar Guzmán - Travel, Wellness, Women's Health, Mental Health, Longevity, Menopause, Editorial Strategy, And Lifestyle Media.

Johnny Motley - Travel Journalism, Men's Fashion, Whiskey, Freelance Writing, And Lifestyle Media.

Rob LeDonne - Culture Writing, Travel And Lifestyle Media, Television And Film, Music, Entertainment Journalism, And Freelance Writing.

Recent Topics

Hospitality, Travel, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Relations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Hospitality Forward

Episode #113: Brian Underwood, Beauty & Grooming Director, Men’s Health and Women’s Health

August 05, 2026

In 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 years, Brian previously served as Beauty Director at O, The Oprah Magazine. His work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Town & Country, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen and many more.Connect with Brian:Instagram: @thebrianunderwoodLinkedIn: Brian-UnderwoodFor all 110+ media guests to...

Episode #112: Jess Feldman, Associate Director of Special Projects, Travel + Leisure

June 30, 2026

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Jess Feldman. Jess is Travel + Leisure’s Associate Director of Special Projects. Jess leads strategy and development of Travel + Leisure’s tentpole brand projects, including the World’s Best Awards, the World’s Best Summit and the A-List, Travel + Leisure’s list of the world’s leading travel advisors. She also leads coverage of wellness, fashion, points and loyalty, as well as Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. West Coast. Jess’ w...

Episode #111: Pilar Guzmán, Editorial Director, Oprah Daily

June 24, 2026

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Pilar Guzmán. Pilar is the Editorial Director of Oprah Daily, where she oversees content, strategy and community across the brand’s platforms, including the new Oprah Insider Community. Her beats include travel, wellness, women's health, mental health, longevity and menopause. A media industry leader, editor, writer, author, speaker and “brand whisperer,” Pilar has built and transformed some of America’s most iconic—and influential...

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