Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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A global update on travel and tourism from the WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Dec 07, 2022

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where 55 separate ministers of tourism, five heads of state, and Fortune 500 CEOs met to discuss one of the largest industries in the world: travel and tourism. Peter sits down with Marriott CEO Tony Capuano for an update on the current state of affairs in hotels. They'll talk about staff shortages, service cuts to expensive hotel room rates across the board, and what people are stealing from hotels. And how do you manage growth in a world of over tourism? A case study: the island of Zanzibar. Peter talks with H.E. Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the President of Zanzibar about the double edged sword of growth and revenue versus protecting the environment. Another fragile destination -- when it comes to dependence on tourism and managing growth: The Bahamas. The country’s Tourism Minister, Chester Cooper, weighs in with the challenges and the promise. And the unforgiving, ticking clock that's either driving change...or preventing it.

Airline chaos, wellness when you travel and the quest for the Fountain of Youth Nov 30, 2022

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Amphitheater in St Augustine, Florida. An update on the continuing airline pricing and route chaos with Ned Russell, the Airline Editor at Skift. Then, what does wellness mean to you, especially when you travel? Emlyn Brown, Accor’s Global VP of Wellness discusses the real definition of the term and the questions hotel guests need to ask. And speaking of wellness, we'll then dive into the history of America’s oldest city and the quest for the elusive Fountain of Youth with Charles Tingley from the St Augustine Historical Society.

The Paris food scene, travel to Europe as the dollar grows stronger, and a look at how people are spending their third act Nov 23, 2022

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile in Paris. An update on the return of Americans to Europe as the dollar is almost at parity with the Euro.Then a check in with Alexander Lobrano, American Expat & Author of Hungry for France and My Place at the Table on the evolving food scene in Paris and the best new restaurants. Finally, the pandemic gave many an opportunity to rethink their lot in life. So how are we adapting, adjusting, or dramatically changing our direction? Josh Sapan, top media executive, and also author of The Third Act: Reinventing Your Next Chapter chats about why -- and how people are doing extraordinary things with their third act.

American travel behavior as the holidays approach and a look inside New York City's Meatpacking District Nov 16, 2022

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Gansevoort Hotel in the Meatpacking District of New York City. Global travel updates as we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday periods. Jon Gieselman, President of Expedia Brands, with an update on American traveler behavior, strategizing how far in advance and the best day of the week to book airline tickets, and some possible good news for travelers for the rest of this year. Then, a deep dive into the exploding arts, fashion, and food district that surrounds the Gansevoort. A look inside The Whitney Museum of American Art and its new Edward Hopper exhibit; plus, how once abandoned piers on the Hudson River are being restored and the surprising role oysters are playing in revitalizing the region.

A conversation with a man who has been to every country in the world, a look at American History, and a look at Madison, Wisconsin's political past Nov 09, 2022

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Madison Wisconsin. A different look at American history, from the largest collection of American history outside the Library of Congress. Then, a look back at one of the most politically active cities -- and campuses -- in the nation, with the longest serving Mayor in Madison's history, Paul Soglin, Plus, how many countries have you visited? Peter links up with internet wonder-boy and University of Wisconsin alumnus Drew Binsky, who has been to all 197 of them for his global perspective.

An extended conversation with the Deputy Director of Kharkiv City Council in Ukraine Nov 02, 2022

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg features an extended conversation with Yuliia Zghurska, the Deputy Director of Kharkiv City Council on the the war, the city's work to preserve its culture and monuments, and how people around the world can help.

Discussing Tampa's culture with the Mayor and an update on airline reward programs Oct 26, 2022

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg includes a conversation with the Mayor on Tampa's development, an inside look at its culinary scene and an update on airline rewards programs with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Co-Owner and Creative Director of 7th and Grove Dr Jamaris Glenn, and Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff.

An update on the impact of Hurricane Ian, the environmental effect of beach resorts, and questions to ask before cruising Oct 19, 2022

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers an update on the impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida travel, a look behind the scenes of beach resorts, and the efforts some cruise lines are making to become more environmentally friendly with Aviation Consultant & President of Boyd Group International Mike Boyd, Founder of Elliott Confidential Christopher Elliott, and Author of “The Last Resort: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach" Sarah Stodola.

Looking into the travel industry for 2023: new trends, new rules, and more Oct 12, 2022

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers a look into the travel industry for 2023 with new rules, new trends, and a discussion on ancillary fees with President of the Association of Flight Attendants Sara Nelson, President and CEO of Longwoods International Amir Eylon, and Editor in Chief of Travel Weekly Arnie Weissmann.

Discussing travel over the next decade, what you need to know about food when you travel, and more Oct 05, 2022

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers a look into what the next 10 years of travel might look like, what you need to know about food when you travel, and the lack of lounge access at across the country with President and CEO of WTTC Julia Simpson, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff, and Author of "Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don't Know What You're Eating and What You Can Do About It" Larry Olmsted.