The Travel Secrets Only an Editor in Chief Knows, with Travel + Leisure’s Jacqui Gifford

What does it take to lead one of the world’s most iconic travel magazines in a time when travel is constantly evolving? On this episode of Suite Success, Katie Cline sits down with Jacqui Gifford, Editor in Chief of Travel + Leisure. The two talk about how Jacqui’s global upbringing influenced her love for travel, her dynamic journey from studying English at Princeton to becoming a prominent figure in travel journalism, and the evolving nature of travel media. They discuss: Why perfection in travel (and hotels) doesn’t exist, and why that’s a good thing The art of reinvention and the story only you can tell How Travel + Leisure balances timeless print with the digital future What luxury travelers really want (and where brands get it wrong) The hotel lesson Jacqui never forgot—and what it taught her about grace in leadership From growing up overseas to guiding a legacy magazine into its next chapter, Jacqui offers powerful insights on travel, media, and living a life well told. Connect with Jacqui: Jacqui's LinkedIn – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Travel + Leisure's Website – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to this week's sponsors! FeedCheck Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FeedCheck.co/SuiteSuccess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a demo! Flytographer Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flytographer.com/SuiteSuccess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for $25 off your first shoot! Links: Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Suite Success Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Katie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠