Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Southwest's ongoing struggles and how the growth of the "super fan" is impacting travel Nov 06, 2024

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On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, long time aviation analyst Mike Boyd - President of Boyd Group International - with an update on the current struggles of Southwest Airlines and how they are being challenged in maintaining the original culture of the airline. Then, Jason Gay - Sports Columnist at The Wall Street Journal - stops by for a discussion how the growth of the "super fan" has impacted travel and what it may mean for you.

An in-depth conversation with the International President of Flight Attendants and more Oct 30, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The historic Willard InterContinental in Washington DC. Peter sits down with Sara Nelson - International President Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO - for an in-depth conversation on air safety - from the perspective of the flight attendants. Then, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association Geoff Freeman stops to shed light on some of the ongoing visa problems facing travelers coming to the United States and the impact on the U.S. economuy. Finally, as we head towards 2025, Christopher Elliott - Founder of Elliott Confidential and Elliott Advocacy - shares his list of top destinations for the new year - with more than a few surprises.

A deep dive into one of the largest zoos in the US and a look into the Minneapolis art scene Oct 23, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Creek, Minnesota. At over 500 acres and home to 5,000 animals, The Minnesota Zoo is arguably one of the best zoos in the world. Peter sits down with Zoo Director John Frawley and Geoff Hall - Director of Animal Care, Health, Conservation, and Behavior - for an in depth look at the Zoo along with some very surprising animals. Then, a pivot to the art scene in Minneapolis with Katie Luber - Director & President of the Minneapolis Institute of Art - along with some surprise paintings, including a classic Rembrandt.

The latest trends in American travel behavior and reported changes at Southwest Airlines Oct 16, 2024

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On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter reports on the latest trends in American travel behavior with Amir Eylon - President of Longwoods International - and how, where and why we behave differently during election season in the United States. Then, Peter discusses the possible reported changes happening at Southwest Airlines with Zach Griff from the Points Guy and Scott McCartney - The Travel Editor Emeritus of the Wall Street Journal and the Host of the Airlines Confidential Podcast - and what it could mean for travelers.

Following Alabama's Civil Rights Trail, a visit to The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, and more Oct 09, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from all over the state of Alabama. Martin Luther King III joins the program at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham for an extended conversation about the turning points in the Civil Rights Movement and the current Civil Rights Trail. Then, a visit to Gee’s Bend and a stop at another iconic landmark in the Civil Rights Movement with Kim Kelly. Then, Peter dons his spacesuit for a moonwalk with Dr. Kimberly Robinson - CEO and Executive Director at U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Over tourism, travel anger, and a visit to Hong Kong Oct 02, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The iconic Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong. Peter chats with Lilit Marcus from CNN on how Hong Kong has changed and how it hasn’t, with some surprises in the process. Writer Doug Lansky has an update on the nature of travel anger and over tourism. Plus, a conversation with Hong Kong Journalist and Editor Ann Tsang and a sit down with the Peninsula's legendary hotelier Peter Borer.

An extended conversation with the CEO of Viking Cruises and an update on the cruise industry Sep 25, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from onboard the Viking Yi Dun as it sails the South China Sea from Shanghai to Hong Kong. Peter sits down with Torstein Hagen - Founder and CEO of Viking Cruises - for an extended conversation on the state of the cruise industry, his views on luxury travel, and his surprising approach to new generation fuel and sustainability. Then, Colleen McDaniel - Editor in Chief of Cruise Critic - with an update on the changes in passenger behavior as well as the surge in booking to certain surprise cruise destinations. And Paige McClanahan - Author of the New Tourist - discusses the continuing problem of over tourism and how it could be dramatically changing your bucket list.

The post pandemic world in Shanghai and a deep dive into the city's architecture Sep 18, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Peninsula Hotel in Shanghai. Peter sits down with Keith Bradsher from the New York Times - with a situation report on the post pandemic world in Shanghai. Then, Peter chats with Simon Calder from The Independent in London for an update on the return of travel to China. Finally, Historian Patrick Cragley stops by with some insight into the enduring story, architecture, and style of Shanghai as well as the efforts to preserve it all.

A deep dive into Coastal Mississippi and an update on an American road trip staple Sep 11, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Coastal Mississippi - an area of the country that few Americans really know. But it has a great story to tell and a unique culture to share. Peter sits down with Rachel Dangermond - Owner of 100 Men Hall - to check in on one of the last remaining juke joints on the Chitlin Circuit, Then, Peter travels to Biloxi to chat with Rusty David - Schooner Captain and “Godfather of Coastal Mississippi” - about the legacy of the Biloxi Schooners. Then, 40, 50, or 60 years ago, it wasn't really a road trip unless it included peanut brittle or a pecan log. Peter sits down Stephanie Stuckey - Author of "Unstuck" and the granddaughter of the founder of Stuckey's, to discuss how she's keeping the roadside legacy alive.

An update on potential airline mergers, WIFI on planes, and more Sep 04, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico. Peter sits down for an extended conversation with Sven Lindblad - Chief Executive Officer, Founder, and Board Director, Lindblad Expeditions - on the changing nation of travel and travelers. Then, a talk with Zach Griff - Senior Reporter at the Points Guy - on the pending merger of two airlines and what it really means for travelers as well as an update on WIFI on flights.

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