"Leora is one of the few hospitality PR professionals with whom I’ve worked who understands the business side of the hospitality industry. So if I’m working on a story focused on macroeconomic factors impacting the hotel industry, such as new DOL regulation, or an article discussing the microeconomics of distribution costs and direct bookings, I know that when I reach out to Leora, an interview with a knowledgeable source will be coordinated within 24 hours, at most. I find that working with Leora is incredibly efficient because she is already fluent in the language of hospitality. If I’m writing about the current lending environment, Leora will pitch an angle on resorts and USDA loan possibilities off the cuff. If I’m looking to talk to hotel owners and developers about the investment potential for a particular region of the world, Leora will immediately suggest sources. I never need to take the additional time detailing these aspects of the hospitality business as Leora’s professional background has already provided her with that intrinsic knowledge –and has made her one of the rare hospitality communications professionals who is well versed in all facets of the industry, from alpha to omega."

"Leora was responsible for the concept of a press conference that I moderated at our Conference in Quito, as she envisioned the resulting photograph of me with eight of the most influential regional leaders in the hospitality industry. The impressive photograph memorialized the significant industry milestone of these impressive decision makers of their respective brands all meeting at our South American conference. Leora's foresight and execution of that vision – the coordination of the press conference and of course the photograph is something I will always appreciate, and I look forward to her new visions for our conferences going forward. Beso, beso, Leora!"

"Leora is such a pleasure to work with. As Jeff (Higley, the editorial director) and I have discussed at several points before and after the Roundtable event, she made the organization of this one so incredibly easy. If only there were more Leoras in the world to facilitate our other projects!"

"I have had the pleasure of working with Leora on multiple occasions over the years. She has worked with me on developing marketing and public relations objectives for my various assignments and for the different hotels with which I worked. Her strategies included a proactive news bureau, a visiting journalist program to keep my properties up to date with the media, and strategic counsel. Being an hotelier, Leora is well-versed in assisting with the common challenges and obstacles of a hotel operator by providing a consultative approach to tackling an objective. Most notable is her big picture thinking, her prompt responses, and her hard work. I consider Leora a true professional and will continue to view her talents as an extension of my team in my future endeavors."

"It is my pleasure to recommend Leora for her instruction/training/and workshop skills. We had the opportunity to work together with the management and sales team at La Samanna (Orient-Express brand) resort in St. Maarten. Leora prepared a customized, multi-day training and workshop that was a key element in the General Manager’s re-branding and updated sales strategy for this iconic (yet dated) property. Her program was very well-received and effective -- no easy feat given the diverse, multi-cultural nature of their sales and marketing team. Still, she made it accessible and relevant for all. It’s that level of service and expertise that should be leveraged when similar projects come along."

"Leora has always been top of my list to be a guest speaker on many topics. She has a great deal of experience in PR, Sales and Marketing and Social Media and Electronic Marketing. She is always well prepared, current and engaging. She has a special way of connecting with the class. She has a passion for teaching which resonates. Leora is a natural educator who conveys current, realistic information and a perspective on a subject that is not available from textbooks. She is a captivating, dynamic speaker who inspires students and make the theoretical aspects of a course more concrete. She offered a great service to the students by providing an additional way to consider the primary topic and its central principles and issues. Leora was a collaborator on new course formats. She had thoughtful insight as to how to make a project a meaning full practice of the principles taught. I highly recommend Leora Lanz for any role teaching at the collegiate level."

"The media training with Leora was extremely valuable to me. The coaching on messaging, presentation technique, and general preparation for meeting with media professionals made me feel like an "insider.” My only complaint is that I haven't had more opportunities to work with her."