This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the new Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mike Boyd from the Boyd Aviation Group provides insight on how nearly 300 people avoided going through security at airports last year. Then, it is back to Nevada for a deep dive into a very famous hotel name - first in Miami and now in Las Vegas with Maurice Wooden, the President of Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Then, Dr. Dave Schwartz - Professor at UNLV - discusses the history and the...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from onboard the Viking Radgrid on the Seine River. Peter touches base with Alexander Lobrano - American Expat and Author of My Place at the Table - for the latest on the food scene in a country that continues to outdo itself. Then, Peter visits The Palace of Versailles to chat with curator Bertrand Rondot about the history of royalty and design that still defines the Palace today. Then, it is back on the River to Rouen, the home to...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Signia Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Peter sits down with Ernie Suggs from the Atlanta Journal Constitution - on the evolution of the city that some say is still trying to find its own identity. Then, a deep dive into Atlanta's history with Claire Haley from the Atlanta History Center. Finally, if you want to know one of the metrics that determines what makes a great city, it's their emergency response. Roderick Smith - The Fire...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Four Seasons Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dean Trantalis - Mayor of Fort Lauderdale - stops by for a conversation on some dramatic changes in the city and how it is dealing with population growth. Then, veteran TV news correspondent and Fort Lauderdale resident Kerry Sanders chats with Peter about the birth and growth of Florida’s own private railroad - something that is actually working. Then, Bonnie Clearwater - ...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the country of Uganda. Peter chats with Gaetano Kagwa - Host of Gaetano & Lucky in the Morning - who has his finger on the pulse of everything happening in the capital city of Kampala. Then, Peter travels across Lake Victoria to sit down with Dr. Laura Lewis - UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Psychology at UC Berkeley - on her search for common ground between humans and chimpanzees. Then, Peter takes a...

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter sits down with Geoff Freeman - President of the US Travel Association - to discuss the many unresolved issues in the travel industry including visas and security. Then, Zane Kerby - President of The American Society of Travel Advisors - stops by to discuss the latest issues facing travel advisors and consumers alike and how one airline is making it exceptionally hard to stay loyal. Then, what is the impact of AI on travel? Amir...

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter sits down with two veteran airline executives to discuss the fastest growing aviation region in the world, The Middle East. And at the center of that is Saudi Arabia. Rossen Dimitrov, Chief Customer Experience Officer of Saudia Airlines, and Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, report on the rapid expansion of air traffic in the region and and what it means to global tourism.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – The Chileno Bay Resorts and Residences in Los Cabos. This month marks the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of MA Flight 370 - one of the most confusing and perplexing mysteries in the history of commercial aviation. Florence De Changy - Author of The Disappearing Act - has the latest on what we know 10 years later and if there is hope of ever finding out conclusively what really happened. Then, there is an airline you have probably...

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter has an update on the brave new world of luxury, and how the definition of luxury travel may be changing -- as he sits down with a few legendary hoteliers. What's changed in the definition of luxury travel, and perhaps more important, what hasn't changed? Peter talks with Senih Geray - The Managing Director of the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington DC; with Vincent Billiard - The Managing Director of the legendary Hotel de...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from The Hotel Bennett in Charleston, South Carolina. Peter sits down with Zach Griff of The Points Guy with his report on the frequent flyer programs - and what you need to know now that so many of the programs are changing their rules and eligibility levels. Then, a deep dive into Charleston with The Owner of the Hotel Bennett and Charleston native, Michael Bennett. Peter also sits down with Edgar Kano - The Executive Chef of the...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from The Dominick Hotel in New York City. Peter has an update on the airlines with Wall Street Journal Travel Editor Emeritus Scott McCartney. Then, a conversation with Pauline Frommer - The Co-President of FrommerMedia and Editorial Director of Frommer's Guidebooks - on the dangers of AI especially when it comes to travel journalism. Finally, Chip Conley - Author of Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age -...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from The Hotel Clio in Denver, Colorado. Jared Polis - Governor of Colorado - stops by with an update on everything from climate change to new and much needed rail service as well as updates on the Denver Airport - now one of the busiest airports in the United States. Then, speaking of airports and air travel, there is a strong case now for re-regulating the airlines. Bill McGee - Senior Fellow for Aviation American Economic Liberties...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. Peter sits down with Robert Morena - Co -Owner of St-Viateur Bagels - to attempt to settle the ongoing debate of which city has the best bagels: Montreal or New York City? Then, Rafael Payare - Music Director of the Montreal Synphony Orchestra- stops by for a look at the city’s robust music scene. Did you know that Montreal is a circus town (and it just starts with Cirque du Soleil) Show...

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter sits down with some global superstar hotel executives to discuss the current state of the hotel business, ranging from near historic high hotel rates, service and design challenges, and how to pursue excellence in the disrupted world of 2024. Peter chats with Francois Delahaye - COO of The Dorchester Collection, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lindsey Ueberroth, and André P Gerondeau - COO of Melia Hotels.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. It is a new year, but does that mean a new direction for travel? Peter sits down with Jon Gieselman - President of Expedia Brands - to talk about changes in traveler behavior and expectations. Then, how full will planes be this year? Peter sits down with Matthew Upchurch - CEO of Virtuoso - on the changes he is seeing - from off season travel to the growing use of AI. Then, old...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from onboard the Silversea Silver Nova. Peter sits down with legendary Captain Sully Sullenberger - to discuss the 15th anniversary of the Miracle on the Hudson and airline safety. Then, we stay onboard the Silver Nova for in-depth discussions about the cruise industry with Jason Liberty - President and CEO of Royal Carribean and Barbara Muckermann - President and CEO of Silversea Cruises. Then, we are searching for a redefinition of...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg comes from all across the state of Louisiana. Peter chats with Patrick Smith - Founder of AskThePilot.com - about the biggest aviation successes of 2023 and the challenges to airlines and passengers this year. Then, Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromTheWing.com - on his projections for this year - good, bad, and ugly. Finaly, we dive into Louisiana with a visit to Baton Rouge where we catch up with the LSU National Championship Baseball...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from The A World For Travel Forum in Seville, Spain. Peter sits down with Eliza Reid - The First Lady of Iceland - to discuss the latest challenges of climate change and tourism. Then, a look at the cruise industry with veteran executive Roberto Martinoli from Royal Caribbean. Finally, as we enter a new year, a conversation about what to expect with the airlines...with Patrick Smith - Airline Pilot and Founder of AskThe Pilot.com.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from onboard the new Explora I ship in Reykjavik, Iceland. Peter sits down with Seth Kugel of The New York Times to discuss AI and its effects on responsible travel journalism and reporting. Then, an update from Maritime Historian Peter Knego on the cruise industry. While there are many new ships coming online, he talks about his recent experience on a 90 year old cruise ship. And then, our philosophical check up with celebrated author...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from Kigali, Rwanda where the World Travel and Tourism Council convened for their annual Global Summit to discuss the most cutting edge issues in travel. Peter is joined by James Thornton - Chief Executive Officer at Intrepid Travel - to discuss two important issues: over tourism and sustainable tourism. Then, John Sage - the CEO of Sage Inclusion - stops by to share some of the continuing-- and troubling -- accessibility issues in the...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from the Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii. In part two of a two part special on the recovery of Maui following the devastating fires in August, Governor of Hawaii Dr. Josh Green joins the program to answer the question of if and how tourism should return to the state. Then, an update on all the aid and relief organizations doing the essential work to help the lives of the people affected return to normal with Annie Davies - The...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from the Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii. In part one of a two part special on the recovery of Maui following the devastating fires in August, Peter sits down with Richard Bissen Jr - The Mayor of Maui County - for a front line report. Then, Peter heads to Lahaina, ground zero of the fires, for a conversation with Marty Wahking - Lahaina Debris Mission Manager, US Army Corps of Engineers. Then, Beverly Gannon - legendary Maui...

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter dives deep into the airlines with Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com - on diminishing customer service. Then, Professor Ganesh Sitaraman stops by to discuss his new perfectly timed book - Why Flying is Miserable: And How to Fix it.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC. Peter sits down with Jeremy R. Kinney - The Associate Director for Research and Curatorial Affairs at the National Air and Space Museum - to talk aviation and history. Then, IAD’s Airport Manager, Richard Golinowski stops by to chat about what it takes to maintain this iconic airport. Then, a special guest who used to fly out of Dulles, Mike Bannister - the iconic British Airways...