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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 George Floyd's murder, the BLM movement and recent attacks against Asian-American 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!

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