Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Simon Calder - Travel Correspondent for The Independent in London speaks about who is coming to the US and who isn’t amid possible rising tariffs and definitely increasing fears. Then, Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com - sheds some light on what is really going on at Southwest Airlines and if the carrier really blew up its entire culture. Finally, on a lighter note, Esquire's Madison Vain - reveals the magazine's list of 42 of the best hotels in the world - and yes, her team visited all of them. 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 sits down with Clint Henderson - Managing Editor of the Points Guy - for some hacks on how to manage your airline frequent flyer miles as it gets harder to redeem them. Then, an update on airline safety from the cockpit with Founder of AskThePilot.com Patrick Smith. Finally, Correspondent Kerry Sanders stops by with the latest travel and tariff report - with some surprises about what drives our travel decisions. 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 sets sail for a series of updates on the cruise industry - both big and small. Bud Darr - President and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association - for a detailed overview of cruising around the world and what you need to know. Then, a conversation with Christine Duffy - President of Carnival Cruise Lines - on their new expansion and the legacy of one of the biggest cruise lines in the world. Finally, a chat with Founder and Chairman of Victory Cruise Lines John Waggoner about one of the smallest and newest cruise lines that is going where the big ships can’t. 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 takes a look at foreign travel through two different lenses. Elaine Sciolino - Author of Adventures of the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World’s Greatest Museum - joins the program to discuss the history of what could easily be considered the most famous museum in the world: The Louvre in Paris. Then, Jack Ezon - Founder of Embark Beyond - with a report on a new travel trend dubbed “Ozempic travel” and how it is unexpectedly redefining wellness travel. 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 has an in-depth conversation with Greg Feith - Former Senior Investigator of the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) - on the latest aviation accident investigations and what lessons need to be learned -- and then applied. Then, we shift gears and focus on land travel with Anna Rooney - Head of Product Design at Collette Tours - on how smart tour planning has changed to focus on authenticity and the new importance of travel is being focused --not just where and when you travel but how. 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 Forbes Travel Guide Global Summit in Monaco. In the second episode of a two part series, Peter discusses the fallout of Southwest’s decision to get rid of free checked bags with Founder of View From the Wing Gary Leff. Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio - Owner of Crystal Cruises and Chairman of Abercrombie and Kent - chats about somewhat surprising changing definitions of vacation. Finally, Robert Webster - Vice Chairman & President, CBRE Hotels Institutional Group - on who really owns your hotel and how that can impact your next stay. 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 Forbes Travel Guide Global Summit in Monaco. In part one of a two part series, Peter sits down with Arnie Weissmann - Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly - to discuss the impact of AI on travel. Then, Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah Gate - in Saudi Arabia stops by to discuss the latest travel trends, not just in the Kingdom, but globally. Then, President of Explora Journeys Anna Nash joins the program to share her insights on Explora’s growth as a new luxury cruise line and how they’re attempting to redefine the luxury cruise experience. 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 Montage Hotel in Big Sky, Montana. Brian Kelly - Founder of The Points Guy and Author of How to Win at Travel - stops by to share some of his latest travel hacks and his lessons learned. Then, Bettany Hughes - Author of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - joins the program for a look back at travel history. Finally, a different look at a new wonder of the world --in Montana --with Photographer Kene Sperry. 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 Sandbourne Hotel in Santa Monica, California. Peter dives deep into the culture and history of Santa Monica. And while the city was spared tragic and devastating fires in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica moved quickly to help those communities. Peter talks with legendary restaurateur Robert Morris, and iconic chefs Susan Feniger and Raphael Lunetta on how Santa Monica - and the Santa Monica culture still continue to shine. 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 Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Join Peter for an in-depth look at this rarified center of luxury in the wake of fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. While Beverly Hills was spared, the city quickly stepped into help those in need. Legendary Chef Wolfgang Puck, Managing Director of The Peninsula Beverly Hills Offer Nissenbaum, and Editorial Director of Fodor's Jeremy Tarr all weigh in on Beverly Hills and what travelers need to know. 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 Peppermill Reno Resort and Spa in Reno, Nevada. Peter takes a look into where people are - and where they are not - traveling with Ignacio Maza of Signature Travel. Then, Amir Eylon - President and CEO of Longwoods International - has the latest research in light of the latest tariffs proposed against Canada, China, and Mexico and their almost immediate impact on travel. And then, as the investigations into the latest airline accidents continue, Travel Editor Emeritus of the Wall Street Journal Scott McCartney weighs in with the latest evidence. 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 Omni Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Peter sits down for a conversation with Bill McGee - Senior Fellow for Aviation at The American Economic Liberties Project about the myths and misinformation surrounding airline refunds. Then, Jeremy Tarr - The Editorial Director of Fodors - joins the show to discuss the best and worst airports around the world. Finally, an extended interview with Nicola Twilley - Author of a fascinating new book "Frostbite"- on something we may take for granted every time we travel, but shapes our everyday lives at home and abroad: refrigeration. 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 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