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E27: Allison Sitch, Vice President, Public Relations, the Americas for Marriott International Nov 01, 2019

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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.

E26: Tinkerbelle the Dog - Actor, Model, Travel Influencer and Professional Diva Sep 09, 2019

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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.

E25: A Pioneer of Creating Turks & Caicos: Helping Turn an Undiscovered Island Into a Global Hotspot Aug 27, 2019

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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.

E24: Workshop/APD's Matt Berman + Andrew Kotchen: Next-Level Hospitality Design Jul 30, 2019

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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.

E23: Building A Family-Owned Brand with Brothers Matt and Adam Marquis of Pacifica Hotels Jul 10, 2019

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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.

E22: A Family Affair: Father and Son Duo Redefine Luxury Hospitality Jun 20, 2019

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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.

E21: Hotel Revenue with Vlatka Barcan, Founder of Fifth Revenue + Senior Director at RevROC May 16, 2019

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Vlatka Barcan, Founder & CEO at Fifth Revenue and Senior Director of Revenue Strategy at RevROC, joins Priority Status to discuss the current state of hotel revenue and some top market insights as we move into a potential shift in the industry. If you work in the hotel business, especially on the revenue side, you’re going to want to listen in. Learn more about Fifth Revenue: http://www.fifthrevenue.com and RevROC: https://www.revroc.com/. Follow Fifth Revenue on Instagram: @fifthrevenue. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

E20: Corporate turned Content Creator: Michaela Guzy, Founder of Oh The People You Meet May 06, 2019

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On this episode of Priority Status, our guest Michaela Guzy, is a globetrotting content creator and founder of Oh The People You Meet, a socially conscious content company started in 2012. Michaela moved from corporate America to traveling the world and chronicling the places and the inspiring people that she meets. Michaela joins us to tell us more about that journey including some of the highs, lows and what future trends she sees in branding, marketing and storytelling. Learn more about Oh The People You Meet: www.ohthepeopleyoumeet.com and follow her journey on on Instagram: @michaelaguzy and @otpym.

E19: Elevating the Event Experience with Gather Greene Co-Owners & Designers Amna Ali & Jackie Brown Apr 02, 2019

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Amna Ali and Jackie Brown are the co-owners and co-designers of Gather Greene, an incredible nature retreat and event venue 2 hours outside of Manhattan. Amna and Jackie join Priority Status to discuss the inspiration behind Gather Greene and the events they are now curating. An incredible story of two entrepreneurs who had a vision and went for it, you won’t want to miss this one. Learn more about Gather Green: www.gathergreene.com. Follow their journey on Instagram: @gathergreene. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

E18: Hotel Revenue Hot Points with Lindsay Faberij de Jonge of The Hotel Perch Feb 27, 2019

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After spending many years traveling the globe as a hotel expert with Mr and Mrs. Smith, Lindsay Faberij de Jonge founded The Hotel Perch, a revenue management consultancy for boutique hotels. Lindsay joins Priority Status to discuss how hotel owners and leaders within hotel brands can target their right audience, stand out among the competition and leverage the changing space of technology to impact their brand and build their books. Learn more about The Hotel Perch: https://www.thehotelperch.com/ and follow Lindsay's inspirational travel account on Instagram: @thepillowmint. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

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