Hospitality Daily Podcast Behind the Stars: How Forbes Travel Guide Defines Luxury & Five-Star Hospitality - Amanda Frasier, Forbes Travel Guide
Mar 2, 2025
22:45
In this episode, Emily Goldfischer, founder and editor of hertelier, interviews Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings at Forbes Travel Guide. Listen to hear insights into her career journey, the Forbes rating system, and the evolution of luxury travel.
Timestamps:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:20) Amanda's background in hospitality
- (04:34) The world of hotel ratings
- (08:46) Changes in the luxury traveler
- (10:04) Testing for intuitive service
- (11:23) Impact on female travelers
- (17:23) Retail and experiential collaborations
- (18:33) Women in leadership
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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands