Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Fallout from Southwest's baggage changes and the evolving meaning of the word vacation Mar 26, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the Forbes Travel Guide Global Summit in Monaco. In the second episode of a two part series, Peter discusses the fallout of Southwest’s decision to get rid of free checked bags with Founder of View From the Wing Gary Leff. Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio - Owner of Crystal Cruises and Chairman of Abercrombie and Kent - chats about somewhat surprising changing definitions of vacation. Finally, Robert Webster - Vice Chairman & President, CBRE Hotels Institutional Group - on who really owns your hotel and how that can impact your next stay.

AI's impact on travel and a look at one of the world's newest luxury cruise lines Mar 19, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the Forbes Travel Guide Global Summit in Monaco. In part one of a two part series, Peter sits down with Arnie Weissmann - Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly - to discuss the impact of AI on travel. Then, Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah Gate - in Saudi Arabia stops by to discuss the latest travel trends, not just in the Kingdom, but globally. Then, President of Explora Journeys Anna Nash joins the program to share her insights on Explora’s growth as a new luxury cruise line and how they’re attempting to redefine the luxury cruise experience.

Exploring Montana's Big Sky Country Mar 12, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Montage Hotel in Big Sky, Montana. Brian Kelly - Founder of The Points Guy and Author of How to Win at Travel - stops by to share some of his latest travel hacks and his lessons learned. Then, Bettany Hughes - Author of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - joins the program for a look back at travel history. Finally, a different look at a new wonder of the world --in Montana --with Photographer Kene Sperry.

A deep dive into the history of Santa Monica and how the community helped after the recent fires Mar 05, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Sandbourne Hotel in Santa Monica, California. Peter dives deep into the culture and history of Santa Monica. And while the city was spared tragic and devastating fires in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica moved quickly to help those communities. Peter talks with legendary restaurateur Robert Morris, and iconic chefs Susan Feniger and Raphael Lunetta on how Santa Monica - and the Santa Monica culture still continue to shine.

An in-depth look at Beverly Hills in the wake of the recent fires Feb 26, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Join Peter for an in-depth look at this rarified center of luxury in the wake of fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. While Beverly Hills was spared, the city quickly stepped into help those in need. Legendary Chef Wolfgang Puck, Managing Director of The Peninsula Beverly Hills Offer Nissenbaum, and Editorial Director of Fodor's Jeremy Tarr all weigh in on Beverly Hills and what travelers need to know.

Insight into the latest airplane accidents, impact of potential tariffs on your travel, and more Feb 19, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Peppermill Reno Resort and Spa in Reno, Nevada. Peter takes a look into where people are - and where they are not - traveling with Ignacio Maza of Signature Travel. Then, Amir Eylon - President and CEO of Longwoods International - has the latest research in light of the latest tariffs proposed against Canada, China, and Mexico and their almost immediate impact on travel. And then, as the investigations into the latest airline accidents continue, Travel Editor Emeritus of the Wall Street Journal Scott McCartney weighs in with the latest evidence.

Airline refunds, how refrigeration shapes our daily lives, and more Feb 12, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the Omni Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Peter sits down for a conversation with Bill McGee - Senior Fellow for Aviation at The American Economic Liberties Project about the myths and misinformation surrounding airline refunds. Then, Jeremy Tarr - The Editorial Director of Fodors - joins the show to discuss the best and worst airports around the world. Finally, an extended interview with Nicola Twilley - Author of a fascinating new book "Frostbite"- on something we may take for granted every time we travel, but shapes our everyday lives at home and abroad: refrigeration.

An update on cruising with two industry giants Feb 05, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg is all about the cruise industry, and its rapid explosion in popularity in the post-pandemic world. If you haven’t noticed, the cruise industry is booming with more ships being built of every size and pedigree. The number of cruise ship ports around the world has ballooned to more than 1,400, and passenger demand is soaring. Despite the increase in ships, the cruise industry has already sold 70% of its entire inventory for 2025. Peter sits down with two giants in the cruise industry, Tor Hagen - the outspoken Chairman of Viking Cruises - and Former CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association Kelly Craighead for an in-depth update on all things cruise.

The state of travel and hospitality in 2025 with some of the world's leading hoteliers, perspective from a fifth generation hotel owner, and more Jan 29, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Puente Romano Resort in Marbella, Spain. Join Peter for in-depth conversations with some of the leading hoteliers in the world as they update the state of travel and hospitality for 2025. First, Nikheel Advani- CEO of Grace Bay Resorts - joins the program to discuss his look at the travel numbers, and the changes in what his guests really want. Then, Leading Hotels of the World Chairman Andrea Scherz stops by to provide a European view on travel and hospitality. Finally, a special perspective from fifth generation hotel owner Guido Fiorentino, President and CEO, of the classic Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Italy.

The changing role of travel advisors and travel challenges Jan 22, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Acqualina Resorts and Residences in Sunny Isles Beach in Florida. Peter has sits down with world traveler and legendary NBC News correspondent, Kerry Sanders, to discuss the challenging process of travel in 2025. Then, a deeper dive into the travel industry with Zane Kerby - the CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors - on the continuing fight for passenger rights, changes in the ticket distribution system, and the search for more realistic choices in your travel decisions.