Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Bagels, Cirque du Soleil, and more in Montreal Jan 31, 2024

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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 Director Michael Smith chats about Cirque du Soleil, its history and future. Plus, so much more.

The current state of the hotel industry Jan 24, 2024

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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.

Could 2024 signal a new direction in travel? The President of Expedia Brands and the CEO of Virtuoso weigh in. Jan 17, 2024

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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.

An extended conversation with Captain Sullenberger on the 15th anniversary of the "Miracle on the Hudson" and a look into cruising in 2024 Jan 10, 2024

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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.

Travel projections for 2024 and exploring the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge Jan 03, 2024

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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.

A conversation on climate change and tourism with the First Lady of Iceland and a look at airlines and hotels in 2024 Dec 27, 2023

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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. Then, 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. And finally, an update on the definition of luxury travel with Janine Marshall - the General Manager of One Aldwych - in London.

The effects of AI on travel journalism, an update on the cruise industry, and more Dec 20, 2023

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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?

Conversations on over tourism, sustainability, accessibility, and more from the World Travel and Tourism Annual Global Summit Dec 13, 2023

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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.

Part 2: Inside the recovery of Maui following the August fires with the Governor of Hawaii, Maui United Way, and more Dec 06, 2023

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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.

Inside the recovery of Maui following the August fires featuring an extended conversation with the Mayor of Maui and a trip to Lahaina Nov 29, 2023

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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.

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