Ashlee Marie Preston

Ashlee Marie Preston

Contributor|ForbesBLK

Ashlee Marie Preston is a media advocate, producer, and writer who has been contributing to Forbes since 2020. Previously focusing on economic justice and discriminatory practices in tech, she now covers entertainment, media, and the arts, examining the shifting zeitgeist in content creation. Based in Los Angeles, Ashlee co-founded KaleidoCollective, a network of LGBTQ creatives, executives, and professionals in entertainment that catalyzes culture and capacity in queer arts and entertainment. She also serves as the VP of Membership and LGBTQ Affinity Group Chair for the Impact Guild and is a member of the Nexus Impact Society. Follow Ashlee for insights on the evolving landscape of entertainment and media and the marginalized voices reshaping the industry.

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102 viewsOct 23, 2025

During Art Basel Paris, Stay In The Hotel Where Eiffel Left His Mark

The glass structure rests on a steel framework engineered by Gustave Eiffel and remains one of the few surviving interiors in Paris to feature his work.

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239 viewsOct 21, 2025

Art Deco Turns 100: How One Parisian Hotel is Keeping it Alive

As Paris observes a century of Art Deco, Prince de Galles introduces “Unlocking Art Deco,” an immersive three-hour guided experience curated exclusively for guests.

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214 viewsOct 1, 2025

This Luxury Hotel Is Paris Fashion Week’s Dior Home Base

You’ve seen it before, even if you didn’t know the name. It's the backdrop in everything from HBO’s Sex and the City to Netflix’s Emily in Paris...

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322 viewsSep 22, 2025

Can an All-Inclusive Giant Go Green? Iberostar Tests It in Mexico

If the rest of the industry follows Iberostar’s lead, mass tourism could shed its reputation as an environmental and cultural liability.

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423 viewsSep 19, 2025

Inside the Nightlife Empire Driving Ibiza’s Next Chapter

Pacha isn’t simply adding another property to its portfolio. It’s redefining how Ibiza connects hospitality, music, community, and a deeper commitment to sustainability.