Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

 This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. A look at airlines, world travel, and travel insurance. Peter sits down with Matthew Upchurch - President and CEO of Virtuoso - for a conversation on airlines as oligopolies and what that means to you. Then, Julia Simpson - President of WTTC - stops by with some staggering numbers on world travel and how it could get even bigger. Finally, Peter chats with Richard Aquino - from Allianz Insurance - on how some travel insurance policies -- and what they cover -- have changed 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 Los Carneros Resort in California in Napa Valley, CA. The latest on American traveler behavior and the choices we make, with Amir Eylon - President and CEO of Longwoods International - on the latest research. Then, Peter sets sail with Kelly Craighead - President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) - with a look into why and how cruising is now booming but how the industry is pivoting to schedule longer cruises and a different approach to many ports. And Journalist Madhu Unnikrishnan  - with a report on the end of first class on many airlines.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 New York City. This week’s show is dedicated entirely to... luggage. For some, it is a necessary evil, and others develop an emotional relationship their bags. And on the 125th anniversary of iconic German manufacturer Rimowa, Peter sits down with the folks who test bags (Consumer Reposts), who inspect bags (the TSA), the folks who make the bags, and even the folks who get the bags the airlines lose. Some fascinating stories here. 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 Muir Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada. Peter sits down with Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax, for an extended conversation on the history, culture, cuisine, and the city’s little known link to the Titanic. Then, the  wildfires in Canada made headlines earlier this summer, and Ken Stuebing, Executive Director & Fire Chief Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, stops by with a report. And then, when you think of airlines in Canada, you might only think of AirCanada, but there is another airline you should know about. Have you heard of Porter Airlines?  It's the little airline that could - with a few surprises.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 FDR Presidential Library in Hyde Park New York. First, Peter sits down with FDR Library Director Bill Harris, for a short course on the history of the library, the presidency of FDR, and the special and often secret role First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt played in American history. Then, it's the other CIA -- also in Hyde Park -- with Dr. Tim Ryan, President The Culinary Institute of America. Finally, Peter speaks with news and broadcast legend, Bob Dotson, Creator of The American Story on the Today Show and Author of “Make it Memorable”, on storytelling and history, what is really important and, who is really important, with some surprises.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 Nairobi, Kenya with two very special guests. The African continent has 54 countries but traveling between those countries is often a challenge due to antiquated air rights. Open skies is often just a concept. Peter sat down with Allan Kilavuka - CEO of Kenya Airways - to get his take on air travel within Africa and to the US. Then, Mikey Carr Hartley - Director of Giraffe Manor - stops by with his world view on Africa and African tourism, from a very special perch: the luxury resort where giraffes are truly the stars of the show.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 -- a chat with Zach Griff from The Points Guy -- on the term "airline service" as an oxymoron and what travelers can now expect in the near future. A conversation with Larry Cuculic, President and CEO, BWH Hotel Group, on the changes in traveler behavior -- and expectations -- and will hotel room rates ever come down? When was the last time you tried to enter an airline VIP lounge? Was there a long line to get in? Probably. But now, get ready for an airport lounge war as major credit card companies open their own lounges. And does that mean things will get better? Dana Pouwels, Head of Sapphire Lounge and Partnerships for Chase, stops by with a look at what you can expect.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 iconic Queen of the French Riviera, The Carlton Hotel in Cannes. Peter takes a look at the continuing chaos of air travel with journalist Scott Mayerowitz. Then, Peter sits down with Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com, to chat about the ongoing mystery of what speed tape is doing on the wings of 787's. Finally, Henry Grabar, Author of Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World, with his deep dive and innovative look on how much parking impacts our daily lives wherever we go.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 Claremont Club and Spa in Berkeley -- is all about Oakland, California. First, a history lesson with columnist Liam Donahue, who knows everything about the East Bay. Then, a look at the lesser known but explosive Oakland art scene with Lori Fogarty, Executive Director & CEO, Oakland Museum of California. And then, a conversation about Oakland’s iconic Children’s Fairyland -- a a very special place that even inspired Walt Disney -- with its Executive Director, Kymberly Miller.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 Resorts World in Las Vegas, Nevada. We dive deep into a question you may not have thought to ask before boarding a plane: what can actually get you kicked off of a flight? Being drunk and disorderly, yes, but what about clothing choice, body odor or.....your weight? Christopher Elliott, Founder of Elliott.org, weighs in - pun intended - on some airline rules you might not know about. Then, we check in on the latest research on traveler demand with Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International-- with a few surprises. Finally, we look at the long hot summer of 2023 from the pilot’s perspective with Patrick Smith, Airline Pilot and Founder of AskThePilot.comSee 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 Hotel Indigo in Everett, Washington. We look deep into everything that might get you kicked off of an airplane -- from dress codes to bodily odor, bad behavior, obesity , and more with Christopher Elliott, Founder of Elliot.org. Then, Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com on skiplagging and how that airline ticket practice got one young passenger in trouble at the airport. Then, speaking of airports, we check in with Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports, on the little known Payne Field, a very interesting (and historic) alternative airport to Sea-tac in Seattle.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 Douglas in Vancouver, Canada. First, Peter digs deep into Vancouver’s past with Michael Kluckner, President of The Vancouver Historical Society. Then a look inside the Museum of Vancouver with Director of Collections & Exhibitions and Curator of Contemporary Culture,  Viviane Gosselin. Then, a visit with Carol Lee, Founder of Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, as she fights to preserve the culture and the history of the city,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 Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham, Massachusetts. First up, Peter sits down with Stephen Scherr, CEO of Hertz to discuss the revolution in electric vehicles and their impact on the rental car market. Then, in the wake of the Titan disaster, Arnie Weissman, Editor in Chief of  Travel Weekly, tells his all-too close call story of his experience on that sub and what the tragedy means for the future of high end extreme tourism.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 San Juan Puerto Rico. First up, an extended conversation with Zane Kirby - President and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors - on arrogant airlines, price gouging, traveler demand, and how some airlines may be trying to squeeze out travel advisors, not to mention you. During the pandemic, many travel advisors worked without any compensation to get refunds for their clients, and many lost money, in terms of commissions they never received. Then, there's the thorny subject of the lack of transparency with so many airlines' frequent flyer programs. Jackie Friedman - President of Nexion Travel Group - stops by with a report from the front lines. Lastly, Eben Peck - Executive Vice President of Advocacy at ASTA - expands on the law of supply and demand and how consolidating airlines leaves you with less choices and surging ticket prices. He also talks about fixing the airline frequent flyer program and forcing the airlines to keep the promises t

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg from aboard the Viking Octantis as it sails the Great Lakes from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Lake Michigan), into Lake Huron and Lake Superior into Thunder Bay, Canada. Peter sits down with Cavalier Johnson, The Mayor of Milwaukee to discuss the evolution of the city into an arts and food capital, not to mention the gateway to the Great Lakes. Then, Peter journeys to Mackinac Island to chat with Steve Brisson - Director at Mackinac State Historic Parks- about the iconic charm of Mackinac and of course, fudge. Then, as so much of travel insurance continues to confuse travelers (or worse). Seth Kugel, from the New York Times, stops by with his latest reports, with a focus on what you need to know before you ever sign up for a travel insurance policy.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. A deep dive into airline frequent flyer programs and a discussion with aviation business expert Mike Boyd, on our obsession with mileage programs and whether or not they have reached a legal definition of fraud. Then, the power and impact of State Department travel advisories? Most recently the U.S. has issued an advisory for Americans to "reconsider travel" to Jamaica. We’ll speak with Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett on the immediate and long term effects of these advisories. Are they being painted with too broad a brush? What travelers need to know. Finally, Andrew McCarthy - Actor, Producer, Director and Author of Walking with Sam - shares his experience walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, and how that journey changed the dynamic, not to mention the strength of his relationship with his son.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 2023 Virtuoso Symposium in Montreal, Quebec. Planes are full and airfares are skyhigh, and at the same time, many airlines are cutting back on routes. Mike Boyd -  Aviation Consultant & President of Boyd Group International - stops by with his take on another cutback – customer service. Then, we catch up with Matthew Upchurch - The CEO of Virtuoso - on the explosion of luxury travel and what it means for you, pricing and your choices. Finally, we address the issue of travel insurance -- often confusing, often misleading, but in many cases essential, with Richard Aquino from Allianz, the largest travel insurance company in the world - on what you need to know -- and deciphering policy language before you ever commit to buying the insurance. 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 Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. First, we catch up with Caryn Seidman Becker, the CEO of Clear, with a report on the real numbers at the airports and how technology may be coming to the rescue in more ways than one as we head into the summer and rest of 2023. Then,  Christina Tunnah from World Nomads stops by to discuss a continually confusing topic - travel insurance. An intelligent and necessary conversation about what you need to know before hitting “accept.”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 Four Seasons in Nashville, TN. We kick off with a conversation about summer travel with Bjorn Larsen, Founder and CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways. Then, we take a deep dive into the history of Music City with Nashville Historian David Steele Ewing. Then, you can’t talk about Nashville without discussing guitars, and you can’t talk about guitars without talking about Gibson. We have an extended conversation with President Cesar Gueikian about the iconic guitars, his history, and he even plays for us! Then Mike Severson, Founder of Songwriter City stops by to discuss the importance of songwriters to the city and giving them the freedom to tell their stories.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 Ritz Carlton in Dallas, Texas. Scott McCartney, Host of the Airlines Confidential podcast and Travel Editor Emeritus of the Wall Street Journal, discusses how the airline seat has become a political battleground. Then, as we approach the 60th anniversary of the assassination of JFK, Stephen Fagin, Curator for The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, speaks about one of America’s most defining, tragic moments and what it meant for the world – not to mention Dallas, then and now.. Finally, Dean Fearing, legendary Chef and Author of The Texas Food Bible), chats about his 40 years in Dallas, the changing food scene in this city, and a few things he can never take off his menu. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.