Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg is all about changing traveler behavior, money, bucket lists, and travel agents. You can’t have a serious conversation about travel without talking tough about money. Jill Schlesinger – CBS News Business Analyst & Host of Jill on Money and Author of “The Great Money Reset” stops by to chat about the latest traveler behavior trends and her travel predictions for the next year. Then, a conversation with Jack Ezon, Founder of Embark Beyond on the hottest destinations you need to know about -- if you can get there. Finally, could a robot plan your next trip? Editor and Chief of Travel Weekly Arnie Weissmann stops by with a few surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from the Nobu Hotel in Los Cabos. But there's no vacation from the latest travel updates. So, we go into the cockpit for an airline update with Captain Patrick Smith of AskthePilot.com. Then, Ned Russell - Editor of Airline Weekly at Skift - stops by with a report on the changing behavior and expectations of travelers, with just a few surprises. Then, Peter sits down with Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com for a conversation on the madness at airline VIP lounges, some serious problems inside some hotel frequent stay programs, and what travelers need to know...and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. All the important travel and airline updates, including a conversation with William J. McGee Senior Fellow for Aviation American Economic Liberties Project about the continuing airline chaos following the meltdown at Southwest Airlines and the FAA ground stop and what might come next. Could it be airline RE-regulation? Then, only about 40% of Americans have a passport. An almost embarrassing figure. But how many Americans know the history of the passport or its importance to civilization? Or what having a passport really means? Patrick Bixby, Author of “License to Travel: A Cultural History of the Passport”, stops by to discuss just this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from the Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel in London. There are moments in history where everyone remembers where they were. One of those moments was 14 years ago this week with the Miracle on the Hudson. Captain Sully Sullenberger, the pilot of US Air 1549, joins Peter for an extended conversation about the events of that day but most important, the events since -- including the Southwest Airlines meltdown, the FAA ground stop, and the proposal to have only one pilot in the cockpit.Then, Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com stops by with his update on the Southwest debacle and what the FAA ground stop means moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg --from the Le Grand Hotel in Paris. A conversation with the New York Times' Paris correspondent Elaine Sciolino on the new American invasion of Paris, the real history of the Seine, her favorite secret museums -- and when NOT to go. Then writer Alexander Lobrano, Author of My Place at the Table and Hungry for France, on the exploding food scene in Paris, and he identifies all the great new chefs, before they become famous. Then, a conversation with Stephen Scherr, CEO of Hertz on how the company weathered the pandemic and the changing -- and unprecedented driver demands and the brave new world of electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg --from the bottom of the world -- Antarctica aboard Silversea’s new ship The Silver Endeavour. Felicity Aston, the first woman to ski across the Antarctic Solo chats with Peter about her experience and the challenges she faced while traversing the continent as well as the life lessons she learned during her 59 day journey across the forbidden continent. Then, Expedition Lead Conrad Combrink, who has been to Antarctica 79 times- on his vast experience. And the challenges of climate change, global warming, as well as the demands -- and necessity -- of responsible tourism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the Corinthia Hotel in London. A conversation with Andrew Wallis, Director of the Guards Museum, to discuss the lasting emotional and economic impact on travel and tourism of Queen Elizabeth, in life and in death. Her enduring legacy also means...more tourism. After all, no one does funerals -- or even post-funerals -- better than the Brits.  Then a chat with Simon Calder, the Travel Correspondent for The Independent about the world of travel in 2022 and what he's projecting -- good, bad and ugly for travel in the new year. Finally, Victoria Mather, Travel Correspondent for Airmail, stops by with an unexpurgated update on travel and the British Royal Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- broadcasting from Nimes, France, where travel industry leaders gathered to discuss sustainable travel. Peter speaks with Ahmed Issa, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt, on the lessons learned during the pandemic on both public health and public safety. Then, he's joined by Randy Durband, the CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, for an update on sustainability and cruise ships, with some surprise findings. And Dino Michael, Senior Vice President of Luxury Brands at Hilton, reports on a quantum shift in traveler behavior and what that could mean for hotels and resorts in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- broadcasting from The International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes, France - the largest summit of high end hotels, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators -- and an indication of whose spending what, how much, and where, with some surprises. This year we have seen travel behavior change dramatically as people are willing to forgo purchasing luxury goods in favor of travel experiences. Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International did the research, and he has the numbers. Then Peter sits down with Shannon Knapp, President and CEO of Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of more than 400 high end luxury hotels. Right now, hotels are getting about 40 percent higher rates than in 2019, and Knapp explains not only why, but how most hotels expect to maintain those rates. Then,  Crystal Vinisse Thomas, Vice President & Global Brand Leader Hyatt Hotels Corporation on how Hyatt had to pivot quickly to adjust to changing traveler behavior -- and c

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where 55 separate ministers of tourism, five heads of state, and Fortune 500 CEOs met to discuss one of the largest industries in the world: travel and tourism. Peter sits down with Marriott CEO Tony Capuano for an update on the current state of affairs in hotels. They'll talk about staff shortages, service cuts to expensive hotel room rates across the board, and what people are stealing from hotels. And how do you manage growth in a world of over tourism? A case study: the island of Zanzibar. Peter talks with H.E. Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the President of Zanzibar about the double edged sword of growth and revenue versus protecting the environment. Another fragile destination -- when it comes to dependence on tourism and managing growth: The Bahamas. The country’s Tourism Minister, Chester Cooper, weighs in with the challenges and the promise. And the unforgiving, ticking c

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Amphitheater in St Augustine, Florida. An update on the continuing airline pricing and route chaos with Ned Russell, the Airline Editor at Skift. Then, what does wellness mean to you, especially when you travel? Emlyn Brown, Accor’s Global VP of Wellness discusses the real definition of the term and the questions hotel guests need to ask. And speaking of wellness, we'll then dive into the history of America’s oldest city and the quest for the elusive Fountain of Youth with Charles Tingley from the St Augustine Historical Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile in Paris. An update on the return of Americans to Europe as the dollar is almost at parity with the Euro.Then a check in with Alexander Lobrano, American Expat & Author of Hungry for France and My Place at the Table on the evolving food scene in Paris and the best new restaurants. Finally, the pandemic gave many an opportunity to rethink their lot in life. So how are we adapting, adjusting, or dramatically changing our direction?  Josh Sapan, top media executive, and also author of The Third Act: Reinventing Your Next Chapter chats about why -- and how people are doing extraordinary things with their third act.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Gansevoort Hotel in the Meatpacking District of New York City. Global travel updates as we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday periods. Jon Gieselman, President of Expedia Brands, with an update on American traveler behavior, strategizing how far in advance and the best day of the week to book airline tickets, and some possible good news for travelers for the rest of this year. Then, a deep dive into the exploding arts, fashion, and food district that surrounds the Gansevoort. A look inside The Whitney Museum of American Art and its new Edward Hopper exhibit; plus, how once abandoned piers on the Hudson River are being restored and the surprising role oysters are playing in revitalizing the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Madison Wisconsin. A different look at American history, from the largest collection of American history outside the Library of Congress. Then, a look back at one of the most politically active cities -- and campuses -- in the nation, with the longest serving Mayor in Madison's history, Paul Soglin, Plus, how many countries have you visited? Peter links up with internet wonder-boy and University of Wisconsin alumnus Drew Binsky, who has been to all 197 of them for his global perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg features an extended conversation with Yuliia Zghurska, the Deputy Director of Kharkiv City Council on the the war, the city's work to preserve its culture and monuments, and how people around the world can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg includes a conversation with the Mayor on Tampa's development, an inside look at its culinary scene and an update on airline rewards programs with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor,  Co-Owner and Creative Director of 7th and Grove Dr Jamaris Glenn, and Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers an update on the impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida travel, a look behind the scenes of beach resorts, and the efforts some cruise lines are making to become more environmentally friendly with Aviation Consultant & President of Boyd Group International Mike Boyd, Founder of Elliott Confidential Christopher Elliott, and Author of “The Last Resort: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach" Sarah Stodola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers a look into the travel industry for 2023 with new rules, new trends, and a discussion on ancillary fees with President of the Association of Flight Attendants Sara Nelson, President and CEO of Longwoods International Amir Eylon, and Editor in Chief of Travel Weekly Arnie Weissmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers a look into what the next 10 years of travel might look like, what you need to know about food when you travel, and the lack of lounge access at across the country with President and CEO of WTTC Julia Simpson, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff, and Author of "Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don't Know What You're Eating and What You Can Do About It" Larry Olmsted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the historical preservation of Rothenburg, a look into medieval crime, justice, and torture, and a musical journey through time with Lord Mayor of Rothenburg Dr. Markus Naser, Managing Director of Medieval Crime and Justice Museum Dr. Markus Hirte, and Performer and American Expat Amelia Hansen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices