Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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A visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio Aug 13, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Once given the negative title of the “mistake on the lake,” the new Cleveland is emerging as a cultural capital. Greg Harris - President and CEO at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum - chats about the history of the Hall and its new inductees as it continues to tell the much bigger story of America. Then, Peter takes a deeper dive into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Vice President of Curatorial Operations Shelby Morrison as they discuss the living history the Hall is working to preserve and some of its special collections you might not know about. Finally, Peter ventures outside the Hall to one of Cleveland’s true hidden gems: its public library with John Skrtic Chief of Special Projects and Collections.

Disability in travel, an update on luxury travel, and how to manage your frequent flyer miles Aug 06, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the Travel and Leisure’s World Best Summit. During this Summit, the editors of Travel and Leisure brought together the top thinkers in travel and tourism, and Peter got the chance to sit down with some of the real movers and shakers in the travel industry for a wide range of conversations. Dino Michael - Senior Vice President and Global Head for Hilton’s luxury brands - has his finger on the pulse of upscale travel and upscale travelers and stops by with an update on the reopening of the iconic Waldorf Astoria in New York. Co-Founder and President of Point.me Tiffany Funk understands the confusion travelers face when it comes to tracking and redeeming frequent flyer miles and provides some solutions. WIth 19% of the American public having a disabiility -- ranging from sight/hearing impairment to mobility issues, Actress and Advocate Selma Blair sits down with Peter to discuss the real challenges facing accessible travel and her own journeys in spite of her continuing battle with MS.

A deep dive into a historical hotel: The Vinoy in St Petersburg, Florida Jul 30, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the historical Vinoy Hotel in St Petersburg, Florida which is celebrating its 100th birthday. Former NBC correspondent Kerry Sanders sheds some light on the history of the hotel as well as some of his personal stories. Then, Peter chats with Elaine Normile - Original Docent and Historian at The Vinoy - about where to find the true stories of the hotel. Finally, Mayor Kenneth Welch stops by to chat about his favorite spots in the city.

A deep dive into Las Vegas: exploring the food scene, the history, and more Jul 23, 2025

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On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter takes a different look at Las Vegas, which has always been a great indicator of the American economy in general.

But for the first time in recent history, the numbers in Las Vegas are down, and depending on who you talk to, anywhere from 9 to 17% down. You can look at that figure any number of ways: representing the number of visitors, how much they're spending, or how many days they're going to be there.

But one thing about Las Vegas always seems to transcend the numbers. It's the most resilient destination and almost always seems to bounce back.

In the past, it was gaming revenue that sustained the city. Not anymore. Gambling is still generating revenue, but it's no longer numero uno.

Today, the economy of Las Vegas is being driven by two main factors, sports and entertainment, and food.

Peter speaks with Lance Evans - the Senior VP of Sports and Sponsorships at MGM Resorts - for some surprising figures. Then, with more sommeliers and celebrity chefs per square foot than any other city, Peter looks at a different way to experience the city's gastronomy. And finally, Peter learns about the history of Las Vegas through the lens of the curator of the Nevada State Museum, with a number of surprises.

A look back at Pan Am Airways from Shannon, Ireland Jul 16, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum. Peter takes a special look back at one particular airline and a special part of aviation history: Pan Am

Sadly, the legendary American flag carrier stopped flying 34 years ago, but its robust history lives on. And recently, the iconic airline brand was revived and repositioned. To commemorate its reemergence, a special plane was repositioned, repainted, and brought back for one special mission.

Peter sat down with some great storytellers, ranging from former Pan Am purser Quito Bailey, Pan Am passenger Cynthia McMillan, journalist Seamus Hennessey, and Margaret O'Shaughnessy, the founding director of the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum.

Falling numbers of foreign visitors to the US, changes in airfare and hotel room rates, and more Jul 09, 2025

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On week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter takes a look at the drop in foreign visitors to the US and investigates the reasons why with Senior Travel Correspondent at The Independent in the UKSimon Calder. Then, what does this mean for what you will pay for your next flight? Steve Glenn of Executive Travel has done the research and joins the show to share his findings. Finally, Skift’s Sean O’Neill sheds light on hotel room rates around the world.

An update on domestic tourism around the country Jul 02, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Chicago, Illinois and the global summit of the US Travel Association. At a time of trade and tariff wars, fears about US immigration policy, and an uncertain economy, who is actually traveling to the US? Why? And perhaps, most importantly, how? Peter sits down with President and CEO of the US Travel Association Geoff Freeman to find out more. Then, he chats with Bill Hornbuckle - President and CEO of MGM Resorts International - for an update on one of America’s favorite cities: Las Vegas. Finally, Peter is joined by Patrick Kaler - President and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara - and President and CEO of the Chattanooga Tourism Company Barry White.

Exploring Santa Monica, California: The Pier, its food scene, and beach volleyball Jun 25, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Santa Monica, California. When wildfires destroyed the Los Angeles communities of Pacific Palisades and Altadena earlier this year, Santa Monica was somehow saved and its history lives on. Peter learns about the iconic Santa Monica Pier from its Executive Director Jim Harris. Then, Sinjin Smith - Former Professional Volleyball Player - joins the program to discuss the fine art of beach volleyball. Finally, Peter dives into the city’s food scene with Orla’s Head Chef Michael Mina and Josiah Citrin - Head Chef and Owner of Mélisse, Citrin and Augie’s.

An inside look into the Terranea Resort in California Jun 18, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. This place holds a special place in Peter’s heart since he has been visiting it since it was Marineland of the Pacific. He returns there for an update on the Pacific with Dave Bader - Marine Biologist Chief Operations and Education Officer for Marine Mammal Care Center, Resident Falconer Joe Roy II, and Jim York, Owner of Catalina View Wines.

A look at travel through the eyes of travel advisors Jun 11, 2025

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On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, take a look at travel through the eyes of travel advisors and get their perspectives on the fluidity of travel in 2025. Peter finds what people want, where they say they are going, and where they are actually going during conversations with ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby, Signature Travel Network Alex Sharpe, and Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares.

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