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In our third episode, we chat with Jacqueline Gifford, Editor in Chief, Travel + Leisure, the only monthly travel magazine in the U.S.⁣⁣ Born in Japan and raised in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Philadelphia, Jacqui has traveled the world extensively. ⁣⁣

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Jacqui shares her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣

1) Why the future of travel and hospitality looks bright⁣⁣⁣

⁣2) How Travel + Leisure’s coverage is adapting to this ever-changing landscape⁣⁣⁣

⁣3) What makes a great Travel + Leisure story⁣⁣⁣

⁣4) Why analyzing the masthead is the best way to know which section editors to pitch at the magazine⁣⁣⁣

5) Why the magazine’s highly-anticipated “World’s Best” issue is proceeding as usual, despite the constraints on travel⁣⁣⁣

⁣6) How Travel + Leisure’s new “Let’s Go Together” podcast hosted by Kellee Edwards came about⁣⁣⁣

⁣Jacqui also addresses a listener question from Tetsuro Miyazaki, General Manager, iichiko USA, on the magazine’s plans for covering the rescheduled Tokyo Summer Olympics, including dining and drinking options.⁣⁣⁣

⁣Follow Jacqui on Instagram at @jacquigiff.