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The Future of Sustainable Travel with Juliet Kinsman Oct 30, 2020

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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!

E37: One of London’s Most Prominent Hotel Owners Talks about Navigating COVID as a Luxury Hotelier Sep 29, 2020

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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

The Future of Weddings & Events with Aubrey Huffman of Details, Darling Aug 28, 2020

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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.

Expert Series: Wellness in Spa Travel from American Spa Magazine’s Heather Mikesell Mar 10, 2020

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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

E34: That’s So Retrograde’s Elizabeth Kott & Stephanie Simbari on wellness travel tips that work Feb 21, 2020

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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

E33: Women in Travel Leadership: A Conversation with the Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure Feb 11, 2020

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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

E32: Why Traveling Alone Creates More Space For Humanity Jan 27, 2020

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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

E28 Pt 2: The Infatuation’s Nick Bilardello on branding and 2 things you must eat in your lifetime Jan 10, 2020

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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

E29: How to Win in Social Media with Greg Galant Dec 10, 2019

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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

E28 Pt 1: The Infatuation’s Nick Bilardello on branding and 2 things you must eat in your lifetime Nov 18, 2019

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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

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