Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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A deep dive inside Grand Canyon West and the Hualapai tribe Aug 28, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Grand Canyon in Arizona. Peter takes a deep dive into Grand Canyon West with the Hualapai Indian tribe with Kevin Fedarko, Author of A Walk in the Park, Professor Jeffery P. Shepherd, and Hualapai elder Loretta Jackson.

The power of travel and tourism from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas Aug 21, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter sits down with Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King for an extended conversation on the power of travel and tourism, service, and America’s continuing division on race. Then, Matthew Upchurch - CEO of Virtuoso - stops by to shed some insight on how travel disruptions create unexpected travel opportunities. Finally, Sean McBurney - Regional President of Caesars Entertainment - speaks about the iconic hotel’s history in a city that continues to reinvent itself.

An update on Boeing, air turbulence, and more Aug 14, 2024

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On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter sits down with not one but two airline pilots and an award winning investigative journalist specializing in aviation safety. Join Peter for conversations with Captain Dennis Tajer, pilot Patrick Smith, and author Christine Negroni about the continuing fallout at Boeing, the FAA, and the increase in air turbulence.

A journey through Napa Valley: wine, history, and more Aug 07, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Napa Valley, California. It is all about wine as Peter sits down with the woman who literally wrote the book on wine, Karen McNeil, author of The Wine Bible. Then, a deep dive into the history of the region with Diane Dillon. Finally, a conversation with the iconic winemaker Tor Kenward on the changing wine landscape and enduring wine culture and what keeps him in Napa.

An extended conversation with the CEO of TAP Portugal and an update on the cruise industry Jul 31, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Portugal. Peter sits down with Luís Rodrigues, CEO of TAP Portugal, for a conversation on how the airline stays and plays in the global arena. Plus, a few surprises when it comes to stopovers. Then, Peter embarks on the Silversea Silver Ray with an update on all things cruise with Royal Caribbean President and CEO Jason Liberty, Bert Hernandez, President of Silversea Cruises, and Editor in Chief of Travel Weekly Arnie Weissmann.

Will summer travel demand soften? Plus, what you need to know when purchasing travel insurance. Jul 24, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Edition Hotel in Tampa Bay, Florida. Peter takes a hard look at some travel numbers that almost defy belief. Despite high airfares and hotel rates, travel demand has not only not softened, it has gotten stronger and Amir Eylon - The President of Longwoods International - has done the research. Then, a look at the numbers from the inside out and from the point of view of the airlines with Travel Editor Emeritus of the Wall Street Journal and the Host of the Airlines Confidential Podcast Scott McCartney. Finally, a conversation with Janice Lintz about one aspect of the travel experience that remains confusing: travel insurance and what you need to know before you go.

Religion, recent discoveries, and more from Egypt Jul 17, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Egypt. Peter travels the country from Cairo to Mt Sinai to Alexandria for in depth conversations ranging from religion to recent discoveries. He sits down with legendary Egyptologist Zahi Hawass to discuss his most recent findings and the ongoing journey of reclaiming stolen artifacts. Then, Peter visits Bibliotheca Alexandrina to speak with Dr. Wael Mohamed Ebrahim - Head of Manuscript Restoration Unit - about the library’s history and offerings. Finally, Peter talks with Magda Haroun - The last Egyptian born Jew in Cairo - about the history and current state of Judaism in the country, as well as a number of synogogues.

Updates on the restaurant industry, tipping, and airport bars from the Aspen Food and Wine Classic Jul 10, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Aspen, Colorado. Peter talks with legendary chef Marcus Samuelsson on the changes in the restaurant industry from menus to tipping. Then, Peter sits down with Chef Caroline Glover on the financial tightrope of the restaurant business in the post pandemic world and what travelers need to know. Then, what about alcohol? Wine and spirits expert Tiffanie Barriere weighs in on the brave new world of wine, single malt whiskey, and mixology...and the challenge of airport bars.

The continuing Boeing crisis, passport renewals, and more Jul 03, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Waldorf Astoria in Orlando, Florida. Peter looks at the continuing Boeing crisis with Aviation Expert Mike Boyd. Then, a look at passport renewals and a cautionary tale about using your credit cards with New York Times Columnist Seth Kugel.

A conversation with United's most frequent flyer and a visit to Rochester, New York Jun 26, 2024

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Rochester, New York. Peter chats about one of the coolest museums in America with Chris Bensch, Curator of The Strong National Museum of Play. Then, Peter sits down with the world’s number one most frequent flyer Tom Stuker for a conversation all about how far miles can take you.