Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 friend and legendary chef Wolfgang Puck, stops by to chat about the changes in restaurants, food choices, and of course, the cost of going out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 travel luxury with Klara Glowczewska - Executive Travel Editor of Town & Country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Team and learn more about the Mississippi River.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Pico Iyer who tackles the question: why do we travel?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 travel industry as well as some quick and simple solutions that need to be done. Then, a conversation with John H Wigger - Author of  “The Hijacking of American Flight 119: How D.B. Cooper Inspired a Skyjacking Craze and the FBI's Battle to Stop It” - on one of the wildest stories in aviation history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Western Regional Director of Maui United Way. Finally, Clifford Naeole - Cultural Adviser at the Ritz Carlton - is an institution in Maui and stops by to provide some much needed historical -- and human -- perspective about moving forward in the wake of the tragedy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Chef - stops by to provide her insights into the recovery efforts, what's working and what's not, and she does not mince words.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Captain of the Concorde - on the history of the plane and the future of supersonic travel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg features a deep dive in and through some critical travel pocketbook issues. Starting with junk fees and other nickel and diming tactics from hotels, Dawn Gilbertson of The Wall Street Journal has the report on what is happening and what you should know. Then, Aviation Consultant Mike Boyd speaks about why so many airlines are ending service to small U.S. cities and what is the real impact for travelers. Some surprises there. And batting clean up: Zach Griff from The Points Guy on how airlines are moving quickly to devalue their frequent flyer programs. Plus - what - if anything - you can do to protect and use your hard earned miles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Peter sits down with Rafat Ali - The Founder and CEO of Skift - for an overview of what the next 18 months could look like for the airline industry. Then, it’s a deep dive into the history and culture of Beverly Hills with Mayor Dr Julian Gold,  Phil Savenick - President of the Beverly Hills Historical Society - and the real Beverly Hills Cop, Mark G. Stainbrook - Chief of Police of Beverly Hills.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Madison, Wisconsin. Peter returns to his alma mater, The University of Wisconsin-Madison - where he started his journalism career -  to sit down with some other journalists and historians. First, David Maraniss - Journalist and Author  - stops by to discuss his many books which include topics ranging from Vince Lombardi to Jim Thorpe and also what makes Madison home. Then, Madison resident Pete Souza - Chief Official White House Photographer and the Director of the White House photo office, Obama and Reagan Administrations -joins the program to discuss his time documenting the Reagan and Obama presidencies and also shares what goes into getting some of his most iconic shots. Finally, Christian Overland -Executive Director & CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society - provides some historical context and perspective to the state of Wisconsin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina. Peter sits down with Scott McCartney, Travel Editor Emeritus of the Wall Street Journal and the Host of the Airlines Confidential Podcast - on a strange phenomenon in the travel industry regarding low cost airlines. He explains what it is and what it means to you. Then, Peter dives deep into the history of the low country in South Carolina with Lisa Sulka - Mayor of the Town of Bluffton and Glen Umberger - Historic Preservationist for the Town of Bluffton - with more than a few surprises. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from the Edgewood Hotel in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Are the nation's largest airlines becoming an oligopoly? Peter sits down with airline maverick David Neeleman - the Founder of JetBlue and CEO of Breeze Airways, for his take on the good, the bad, and the ugly. Then, we take a look at responsible travel. Edgewood is a member of Beyond Green Hotels, an aptly named group of hotels that goes beyond canned mission statements when it comes to the environment and sustainability. Peter chats with Historian Joe Lourdeaux on the history of the hotel and the lake. Finally, a deep immersion conversation with Amy Berry - The CEO of the Tahoe Fund - about the critical need for destination stewardship, what they are doing to preserve the lake, and how other communities are following suit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Prague, Czech Republic. Peter sits down with travel thought leaders to discuss over tourism, sustainability, and global impact, not just to the economy, but to travelers. Marinos Giannopoulos - CEO of Enterprise Greece - chats about over tourism in a country where over 30% of its GDP is driven by travel and tourism. Then, Ufi Ibrahim – Chief Executive Officer, Energy and Environment Alliance -  on the true definition of greenwashing. Finally, travel and economics guru Dr. Daniel Thorniley,  with a global travel update on the crazy numbers of travel and what it means to the cost of travel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. A look at airlines, world travel, and travel insurance. Peter sits down with Matthew Upchurch - President and CEO of Virtuoso - for a conversation on airlines as oligopolies and what that means to you. Then, Julia Simpson - President of WTTC - stops by with some staggering numbers on world travel and how it could get even bigger. Finally, Peter chats with Richard Aquino - from Allianz Insurance - on how some travel insurance policies -- and what they cover -- have changed in the post pandemic world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Los Carneros Resort in California in Napa Valley, CA. The latest on American traveler behavior and the choices we make, with Amir Eylon - President and CEO of Longwoods International - on the latest research. Then, Peter sets sail with Kelly Craighead - President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) - with a look into why and how cruising is now booming but how the industry is pivoting to schedule longer cruises and a different approach to many ports. And Journalist Madhu Unnikrishnan  - with a report on the end of first class on many airlines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from New York City. This week’s show is dedicated entirely to... luggage. For some, it is a necessary evil, and others develop an emotional relationship their bags. And on the 125th anniversary of iconic German manufacturer Rimowa, Peter sits down with the folks who test bags (Consumer Reposts), who inspect bags (the TSA), the folks who make the bags, and even the folks who get the bags the airlines lose. Some fascinating stories here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.