Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Declining airline customer service and a deep dive into the misery of flying Nov 22, 2023

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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.

An extended conversation with an iconic Concorde Captain, a behind the scenes look at Dulles Airport, and more Nov 15, 2023

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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.

A deep dive into Junk fees, airline frequent flyer programs, changing airline schedules, and more Nov 08, 2023

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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.

An overview of the next 18 months for the airline industry and a visit to Beverly Hills, California Nov 01, 2023

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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.

A deep dive into Madison, Wisconsin and an extended conversation with a former Chief White House Photographer Oct 25, 2023

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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.

A surprising trend in air travel and an in-depth look into the Low Country of South Carolina Oct 18, 2023

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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.

An extended conversation with the CEO of Breeze Airways and an in-depth look at Lake Tahoe Oct 11, 2023

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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.

Discussing over tourism, sustainability, the true definition of greenwashing, and more with travel thought leaders Oct 04, 2023

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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.

An in-depth on airlines, world travel, travel insurance from Las Vegas Sep 27, 2023

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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.

The latest research on American traveler behavior, the boom of cruise lines, and a possible change coming to many airlines Sep 20, 2023

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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.