Travel and hospitality
June 25, 2021
Mandarin Oriental is transporting travelers through commissioned short stories, told through podcasts. Image credit: Mandarin Oriental
By Katie Tamola
Hotel group Mandarin Oriental is getting escapist and fantastical in its latest storytelling effort, inviting consumers into a world of several journeys through a new podcast series.
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