Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every summer for the past seven decades, 50 high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in one of the country’s most lucrative scholarship competitions for teen girls. The Competition takes you behind the scenes of the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program, and follows seven girls as they experience the highs and lows of competing for two weeks, away from home and under the most high-stress circumstances. Some girls enter for the money, some for prestige. All of them are used to being the best and the brightest. But only one will walk away with the top prize. Host Shima Oliaee (Dolly Parton’s America, Pink Card) was Nevada’s contestant in 2001. More than 20 years later, she returns to Alabama as a judge. What can two weeks with 50 of the country’s most ambitious teens tell us about girlhood in America? Listen to The Competition on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free right now on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting Wondery.fm/The_Competition now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s epsiode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Kimpton Fitzroy in London, a legendary hotel (and architectural showpiece) that most Americans don’t know about. Simon Calder, Travel Editor for The Independent, discusses the collapse of the famous Thomas Cook travel agency and its global impact on the tourism industry. Caroline Bremner, Head of Travel and Tourism Research at Euromonitor International, with her 2019-2020 forecast, and a few surprises as we enter the...

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane. Peter is joined by The Independent’s Travel Editor Simon Calder, with a report on the world’s longest flight as well as the real impact on travel by the continuing confusion and concerns over Brexit. Jerry White, London Historian and Author of Mansions of Misery: A Biography of the Marshalsea Debtors’ Prison, stops by to talk about the history of prisons in London and the unique...

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from onboard the new Norwegian Encore on its first cruise from Bremerhaven, Germany to Southampton, United Kingdom. Joining Peter on the broadcast is retiring Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO, Andy Stuart, to speak about his long tenure in the cruise line industry and the move towards more responsible, sustainable practices — the move towards eliminating single-use plastics on ships and seeking cutting-edge carbon...

This week’s epsiode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Queen Mary 2 as the ship sails to Europe to commemorate Operation Overlord and the 75th anniversary of D-DAY. On board the ship, Peter will speak to some of the 17 WWII veterans making the special crossing, including 99-year-old Steven Melnikoff, Frank Devita and Dennis Trudeau — each with amazing and emotional stories to tell — and some of which they have never told anyone for 70 years. Queen Mary 2 Captain Aseem Hashmi...