Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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A deep dive into the American West in Cody, Wyoming Apr 26, 2023

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This week’s Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg. is from the historic Chamberlin Inn in Cody, Wyoming - perhaps the best Western town in America. First up, Al Simpson, Former three-term U.S. Senator from Wyoming, and his brother, Professor Pete Simpson, stop by for an extended conversation about their hometown, their heritage, and why Cody perseveres as part of the distinct culture of America. Then, a look into a truly unique museum, The Buffalo Bill Center of the West with Executive Director Rebecca West. Then Peter sits down with Historian Sam Lightner Jr., and author of Wyoming: A History of the American West, with the latest report on over tourism in national parks like Yellowstone and how to visit properly, as well as some true, underappreciated hidden gems of Wyoming.

A conversation with the CEO of Spirit Airlines, bizarre passenger complaints, and a dive into Tampa's history Apr 19, 2023

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg from Tampa Bay Florida. First, a look at an ultra low cost carrier -- Florida-based Spirit, and a conversation with its CEO, Ted Christie, with a few cost versus value surprises at a time when most airfares are at historic highs. Then, a report on one of the more outrageous -- and absurd, airline passenger complaints. Then, a deep dive into the Tampa food scene with Andrea Gonzmart, Fifth Generation Owner of the Columbia, a historic must stop in the city followed by the hidden stories revealed by Fred Hearns, Curator of Black History at the Tampa Bay History Center

A deep dive into Hawaiian culture, an update on the whales, and more Apr 12, 2023

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg from the Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii. Peter chats with legendary author Paul Theroux on his definition of paradise and the dangers of over tourism. Then, an immersion into Hawaiian culture and history with Clifford Nae'ole, on the the importance of storytelling to preserve the state’s history and the legacy guests can embrace in Hawaii. Then, a conversation with Dr. Norm Estin on the impact of COVID-19 on the state and how to stay healthy when you travel. And, Flip Nicklin arguably the best whale photographer in the world with an update on the return of the whales -- in bigger numbers -- to Maui, and what it means.

Resort fees, traveling as a woman, and an update on the cruise industry Apr 05, 2023

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg from the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego. Peter sits down with Nikki Vargas, Senior Editor of Fodor’s Travel to discuss some dramatic changes in traveler behavior and the new challenges of travel.Then, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, CEO of Celebrity Cruises,on the changes she had to make, as well as the changes and innovations she wanted to make to adapt and pivot her crude line as it emerged from the pandemic. Then, a deep dive by Hannah Sampson of The Washington Post into the brave new and often draconian world of hotel resort fees -- and some of them are truly odd.

Changes in traveler behavior, hotel lighting, and more Mar 29, 2023

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- coming fromThe Forbes Global Travel Summit In Las Vegas, where Peter is joined by a number of global travel leaders. Hotelier and entrepreneur Chris Burch (you might remember his ex-wife Tory Burch) talks about the dynamic changes in traveler behavior and expectations in the post pandemic world. Then, Matthew Upchurch, ceo of Virtuoso checks in to talk about the changes in the travel industry that no one saw coming, but the changes you need to know about to adjust to this brave new world.. Then, Alan Fuerstman, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Montage International, shares not only his thoughts on service that go beyond simple and often misleading corporate mission statements to some of his pet peeves, starting with hotel lighting.

An extended conversation with the Governor of Colorado and dancing your way around the world Mar 22, 2023

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Denver, Colorado. An extended conversation with Jared Polis, the Governor of Colorado, talking about the tourism economy, airports, jobs and growth, Not just in Colorado but the rest of the country. and then the big question: can the current tourism demand be sustained? We even chat about some of Colorado's lesser known attractions, like the annual tarantula migration, not to mention the governor's love of Rocky Mountain oysters. And then, we get up on our feet for a conversation with multi-emma award winning producer Mickela Mallozzi, the host of the PBS series Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi to learn about her cultural triumphs -- and cultural challenges, not to mention surprises, as she dances her way around the world.

Happy St Patrick's Day with a travel update from Ireland Mar 15, 2023

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. The Ireland broadcast coincides with the television premiere of Peter’s newest one hour PBS special - Hidden Ireland. First, Peter visits with Patrick Roycroft, from the National Museum of Ireland, as he describes his journey to find out if Peter has any Irish ancestry. Lots of surprises here. Then, we take to the skies for a low flying history lesson with Aer Lingus pilot Se Pardy onboard his personal MX-7 aircraft. After landing, Peter sits down with Eugene Garrihy on a different way to see one of the most visited tourist sites in Ireland - the Cliffs of Mother. And then, we go beyond genealogy to ask...what is in a name? Rosco O’Callaghan, Photographer and Creator of the Paddy Project, (now opening in New York) thinks he may have an answer.

An extended conversation with Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Mar 08, 2023

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Waldorf Astoria in Washington DC. (formerly the Trump Hotel). Check in in for Peter's extended conversation with the CEO of Hilton, Chris Nassetta. Peter and Chris talk everything from hotel staffing and services in the post pandemic world, to record high room rates, room design, and yes, even lighting. And we're just getting started.

A trip to the Raleigh Airport, an update on the battle against junk fees, and more Mar 01, 2023

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Raleigh North Carolina. First, travel to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport to catch up with Scott McCartney, Travel Editor Emeritus for the Wall Street Journal and host of the Airlines Confidential Podcast. Then, we take a walk through Raleigh’s history and hear some of the untold stories of this capital city with Ernest Dollar, the Executive Director of the City of Raleigh Museum and Pope House Museum. Finally we catch up with Scott Mayerowitz, Executive Editor of The Points Guy, with the latest in the battle against junk fees, with a few surprises.

An update from Boston: History, music, the Red Sox, and more Feb 22, 2023

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Boston, Massachusetts. As one of America’s oldest cities, there is no shortage of history here, and Bob Allison, Historian and Professor of History at Suffolk University talks about some of the city's fascinating and hidden history. Then, it's a conversation with the Director of the Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart for a conversation on the origin of the Pops and the legacy of its most famous conductor John Williams. Next up, Peggy Fogleman, Executive Director of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum -- one of America's best, stops by to discuss the legacy of the museum’s founder, its current exhibitions, and the ongoing mystery of the biggest (and still unsolved) museum art heist in history. Finally, batting clean up, we head to Fenway Park with Sarah Coffin, Team Curator of the Boston Red Sox - for some little known secrets of the team and its legendary players.