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, a privately held lifestyle company specializing in the development and management of private clubs and programmed residential communities. Founded to challenge the industry status quo in 1991, Southworth recognized an opportunity to think beyond the restrictive private clubs of the day. 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. Since then he has been focused on innovating the company. Today, many national and international club communities later; the Southworth legacy continues to evolve. With a newfound commitment to forward-looking culture and values, and with the next generation of family leadership firmly in place, Southworth has reintroduced itself as the trusted curator of an elevated lifestyle whose inclusive clubs offer one-of-a-kind community and connections for a life well-lived. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Southworth currently owns and operates private clubs and residential communities across North America, the Caribbean and Europe. These award-winning properties include: Willowbend on Cape Cod, Mass.; Renaissance on Boston's North Shore; Meredith Bay on New Hampshire's famed Lake Winnipesaukee; Creighton Farms in Aldie, Va. 35 minutes west of Washington, DC; The Village at Machrihanish Dunes in Argyll, Scotland; and The Abaco Club, located on Great Abaco Island in 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/