Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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A deep dive into Atlanta, Georgia Apr 10, 2024

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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 Chief of Atlanta - stops by to paint the bigger picture.

Population growth, a private railroad, and a conversation about art in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Apr 03, 2024

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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 - Director and Chief Curator of the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale talks about a museum you've probably never heard of... but should.

Baseball, gorillas, chimpanzees, and more in Uganda Mar 27, 2024

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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 much longer journey to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a conversation and hike with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka Ugandan veterinarian and founder of Conservation Through Public Health. Finally, Felix Okuye - President of the Uganda Baseball and Softball Association - stops by for an explanation of the surprisingly successful as well as hopeful presence of organized baseball in Uganda.

Unresolved issues in the travel industry, travel advisors, and AI Mar 20, 2024

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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 Eylon - President and CEO of Longwoods International - stops by with a report.

Air travel in the fastest growing aviation region in the world Mar 13, 2024

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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.

The 10th anniversary of the disappearance of MA Flight 370 and an airline you probably haven't heard of Mar 06, 2024

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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 never heard of but is making great inroads on many popular routes. It is called JSX and is about as close to flying private as you can get. CEO Alex Wilcox talks about the new option of getting from Point A to Point B.

A look at luxury travel from the lens of luxury hoteliers Feb 28, 2024

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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 Crillon in Paris; with Pierre-Louis Renou - Managing Director of Fairmont Monte Carlo & Regional VP of Accor; and with Jonathan Crook, the hotelier who runs the new -- and ultra luxe – Peninsula Hotel right on the Bosphorus in Istanbul.

What you need to know about the frequent flyer programs, a deep dive into Charleston, South Carolina, and an in-depth conversation with The Former CEO of Celebrity Cruises Feb 21, 2024

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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 Hotel Bennett - for an important conversation about food sourcing and the often dark science of menu psychology. Finally, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo - the former CEO of Celebrity Cruises and Author of Making Waves: A Woman's Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart, and Courage - on the waves she has made.

An update on the airlines, dangers of AI in travel journalism, and what it means to be a "modern elder" Feb 14, 2024

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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 - sits down to discuss what it means to be a modern elder and the intelligent concept of longevity travel.

A conversation with the Governor of Colorado, re-regulating airlines, and the analytics of the FAA Feb 07, 2024

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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 Project - sits down with Peter to discuss his new study and what could and should be done. And then, it is on to the an analysis of the FAA. Mike Boyd - President of Boyd Group International - provides some insight on what is going on at the agency -- from plane safety inspections to air traffic contollers -- amid the ongoing investigation of Boeing and what it means for you.