Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Why do we travel and where are we going in 2025? Jan 15, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the Salamander Hotel in Washington DC. Peter takes a look at the bigger picture of why we travel, where we are going, and even, who is not traveling - and why - as we begin what could be the biggest international travel year, Joining Peter: President and CEO of the US Travel Association Geoff Freeman. Then, Matthew Upchurch - CEO of Virtuoso - joins the program to discuss what is shaping our travel decisions and the destinations we choose. Finally, a thoughtful conversation with Essayist Pico Iyer on the power of silent travel.

The redefinition of wellness travel and a deep dive into Cambodia Jan 08, 2025

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On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter sits down with Neil Jacobs - CEO of Six Senses - for a discussion on the redefinition and rebirth of wellness travel. Then, a conversation with Ith Vichit on how Cambodia is now a cultural bucket list destination. And then, to start the year, Jack Ezon - Founder of Embark Beyond - on his travel predictions -- and wishlist for 2025.

Over tourism, predictions for 2025, refunds, and more Jan 01, 2025

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from onboard the Windstar Star Legend. Managing Editor of the Points Guy Clint Henderson stops by to share his predictions for 2025 and what travelers need to know. Then, Seth Kutel joins the show to discuss the headache of refunds and what you can do to help yourself. Finally, a different look at overtourism, and an intense conversation when the ship stops in Barcelona -- with Daniel Pardo from the Assembly of Neighborhoods for Tourism Degrowth. Is their solution to overtourism to simply end tourism?

A deep dive into luxury travel in the US and Europe Dec 25, 2024

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On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Dino Michael - Senior Vice President and Global Head, Hilton Luxury Brands - joins the program to discuss the constantly changing meaning of luxury travel. Then, Barbara Muckermann - CEO of Kempinski Hotels - on how this iconic European hotel brand is redefining luxury but not diminishing its heritage. Finally, Mary Rogers - Managing Director and Area General Manager of Montage Laguna Beach - with a California approach to a definition luxury -- and it might even start with a different approach to the dreaded hotel minibar.

Exploring the world through food Dec 18, 2024

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On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, join Peter on a special trip -- his quest to discover the best food in the world: from honey, to bagels, and pickles, and the the search for the best grilled -- and perhaps most surprising cheese sandwich.

The changing role of travel advisors in 2025 Dec 11, 2024

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On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Los Cabos, Mexico. A look at what's in store for travel in 2025 -- will it be a continuation of high...and higher airfares, sky high room rates, and new surprising destinations? Peter sits down with Jack Ezon - Founder of Embark Beyond - for some insight on emerging trends and traveler behavior. Then, legendary travel advisor Anne Sculley stops by to discuss the real and essential role travel agents provide, not to mention their importance and relevance may be bigger than ever.

Where not to go in 2025, skiplagging, and more Dec 04, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - fromThe Virgin Hotel London - Shoreditch. As Peter looks towards 2025, Jeremy Tarr - Editorial Director of Fodors - reveals the guidebook's very interesting "No" List for 2025 - with some surprises. Then, Managing Director of the Points Guy Clint Henderson discusses the latest hacks on using frequent flyer programs, and the caution about "skiplagging." Then, Fred Finn - Guinness World Record, World's Most Traveled Man and Author of Sonic Boom - on being the person who flew the Concorde the most -- and can supersonic commercial travel ever return?

A deep dive into Saudi Arabia Nov 27, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the World Travel Market in London, UK. Join Peter for a deep dive into one of the major exhibitors -- as well as the rich history and continuing development of Saudi Arabia with John Pagano - CEO of Red Sea Global - and Group Chief Executive Officer, Diriyah Gate Company Jerry Inzerillo. Then, if you think Saudi Arabia is just desert, think again. Barbara Buczek - Chief Destination Experiences Officer at Cruise Saudi - stops by to shed some light on the development of the country’s cruise port Jeddah and what travelers can expect, especially with a country also starting its own cruise line.

A deep dive into Morocco as United Airlines begins nonstop service and an extended conversation with the US Ambassador to Morocco Nov 20, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Marrakech, Morocco. History was just made when United Airlines became the first US airline to offer nonstop service to Morocco in 40 years as part of the airline’s biggest international expansion in its history. United's Patrick Quayle shares what's really changing in routes, not just to Morocco, but worldwide, and what it means to passenger connectivity. Then, an extended conversation with Puneet Talwar - The United States Ambassador to Morocco - with a situation report on the country, its longstanding -- and perhaps surprising -- strong relationship with the US, and what it means to travelers.

The end of the year in travel, what to expect in 2025, and the changing meaning of the term "all inclusive" Nov 13, 2024

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On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter prepares for the end of the year in travel and what to expect in 2025 with Amir Eylon - President of Longwoods International - and the latest report on traveler trends and behavior. Then, Editor in Chief of Travel Weekly Arnie Weissmann with an update on the changing meaning of the term all inclusive -- and a few other misleading titles -- in the post pandemic world.