Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter sits down with two giants of the travel industry: Bill Heinecke - Founder and Chairman of Minor International - and CEO of Kempinski Hotels Barbara Muckermann. They join Peter for in-depth conversations on the latest trends in hospitality, travel behavior, and the changing definition of luxury and service. 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 Gale Hotel in Miami, Florida. Peter dives into the brave new world of Ozempic Travel with the Managing Partner of Embark Beyond Jack Ezon. Then, Peter checks in with Patrick Smith - the Founder of AskThePilot.com - for his update on travel in 2025 and a number of critical air safety issues. Finally, Peter takes a deep dive into the issue of over tourism -- and some practical and intelligent solutions -- with James Thornton - CEO of Intrepid 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

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from onboard the Victory I ship as it sails from Toronto to Chicago through the Great Lake -- America's largest bodies of water that few people have really explored. To learn more about the real history of the Great Lakes, Peter chats with celebrated cruise historian Peter Knego and Lakelorian Will Van Dorp. It's not just what's on the water, but the amazing stories and history of what's under the water. 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 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Once given the negative title of the “mistake on the lake,” the new Cleveland is emerging as a cultural capital. Greg Harris - President and CEO at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum - chats about the history of the Hall and its new inductees as it continues to tell the much bigger story of America. Then, Peter takes a deeper dive into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Vice President of Curatorial Operations Shelby Morrison as they discuss the living history the Hall is working to preserve and some of its special collections you might not know about. Finally, Peter ventures outside the Hall to one of Cleveland’s true hidden gems: its public library with John Skrtic Chief of Special Projects and Collections. 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 Travel and Leisure’s World Best Summit. During this Summit, the editors of Travel and Leisure brought together the top thinkers in travel and tourism, and Peter got the chance to sit down with some of the real movers and shakers in the travel industry for a wide range of conversations. Dino Michael - Senior Vice President and Global Head for Hilton’s luxury brands - has his finger on the pulse of upscale travel and upscale travelers and stops by with an update on the reopening of the iconic Waldorf Astoria in New York. Co-Founder and President of Point.me Tiffany Funk understands the confusion travelers face when it comes to tracking and redeeming frequent flyer miles and provides some solutions. WIth 19% of the American public having a disabiility -- ranging from sight/hearing impairment to mobility issues, Actress and Advocate Selma Blair sits down with Peter to discuss the real challenges facing accessible travel and her own journeys in spite of her continuing battle with MS. 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 historical Vinoy Hotel in St Petersburg, Florida which is celebrating its 100th birthday. Former NBC correspondent Kerry Sanders sheds some light on the history of the hotel as well as some of his personal stories. Then, Peter chats with Elaine Normile - Original Docent and Historian at The Vinoy - about where to find the true stories of the hotel. Finally, Mayor Kenneth Welch stops by to chat about his favorite spots in the city. 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 different look at Las Vegas, which has always been a great indicator of the American economy in general. But for the first time in recent history, the numbers in Las Vegas are down, and depending on who you talk to, anywhere from 9 to 17% down. You can look at that figure any number of ways: representing the number of visitors, how much they're spending, or how many days they're going to be there. But one thing about Las Vegas always seems to transcend the numbers. It's the most resilient destination and almost always seems to bounce back. In the past, it was gaming revenue that sustained the city. Not anymore. Gambling is still generating revenue, but it's no longer numero uno. Today, the economy of Las Vegas is being driven by two main factors, sports and entertainment, and food. Peter speaks with Lance Evans - the Senior VP of Sports and Sponsorships at MGM Resorts - for some surprising figures. Then, with more sommeliers and celebrity chefs per square foot than any other city, Peter looks at a different way to experience the city's gastronomy. And finally, Peter learns about the history of Las Vegas through the lens of the curator of the Nevada State Museum, with a number of surprises. 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 Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum. Peter takes a special look back at one particular airline and a special part of aviation history: Pan Am Sadly, the legendary American flag carrier stopped flying 34 years ago, but its robust history lives on. And recently, the iconic airline brand was revived and repositioned. To commemorate its reemergence, a special plane was repositioned, repainted, and brought back for one special mission. Peter sat down with some great storytellers, ranging from former Pan Am purser Quito Bailey, Pan Am passenger Cynthia McMillan, journalist Seamus Hennessey, and Margaret O'Shaughnessy, the founding director of the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum. 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 week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter takes a look at the drop in foreign visitors to the US and investigates the reasons why with Senior Travel Correspondent at The Independent in the UK Simon Calder. Then, what does this mean for what you will pay for your next flight? Steve Glenn of Executive Travel has done the research and joins the show to share his findings. Finally, Skift’s Sean O’Neill sheds light on hotel room rates around the world. 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 Chicago, Illinois and the global summit of the US Travel Association. At a time of trade and tariff wars, fears about US immigration policy, and an uncertain economy, who is actually traveling to the US? Why? And perhaps, most importantly, how? Peter sits down with President and CEO of the US Travel Association Geoff Freeman to find out more. Then, he chats with Bill Hornbuckle - President and CEO of MGM Resorts International - for an update on one of America’s favorite cities: Las Vegas. Finally, Peter is joined by Patrick Kaler - President and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara - and President and CEO of the Chattanooga Tourism Company Barry White. 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 Santa Monica, California. When wildfires destroyed the Los Angeles communities of Pacific Palisades and Altadena earlier this year, Santa Monica was somehow saved and its history lives on. Peter learns about the iconic Santa Monica Pier from its Executive Director Jim Harris. Then, Sinjin Smith - Former Professional Volleyball Player - joins the program to discuss the fine art of beach volleyball. Finally, Peter dives into the city’s food scene with Orla’s Head Chef Michael Mina and Josiah Citrin - Head Chef and Owner of Mélisse, Citrin and Augie’s. 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 Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. This place holds a special place in Peter’s heart since he has been visiting it since it was Marineland of the Pacific. He returns there for an update on the Pacific with Dave Bader - Marine Biologist Chief Operations and Education Officer for Marine Mammal Care Center, Resident Falconer Joe Roy II, and Jim York, Owner of Catalina View Wines. 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, take a look at travel through the eyes of travel advisors and get their perspectives on the fluidity of travel in 2025. Peter finds what people want, where they say they are going, and where they are actually going during conversations with ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby, Signature Travel Network Alex Sharpe, and Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares. 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 onboard the new MSC World America - one of the biggest cruise ships ever built. Set sail with Peter as he updates the business of cruising with The Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic Colleen McDaniel and Gene Sloan - The Lead Cruise Correspondent for the Points Guy. Peter also sits down with the President of MSC Cruise Lines Pierfrancesco Vago for some insight on their newest ship. 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, a look at an issue many travelers struggle with: healthy eating on the road with Joy Bauer - MS, RDN, CDN - NBC’s TODAY Show, Nutrition & Health Expert. She shares her summer travel tips including what to eat, drink,and absolutely avoid on a plane. Then, where is everyone traveling this summer? Rena Pandya Shah Managing Director and Head of Chase Travel Group Lodging & Experiences joins the show to share some of the destinations people are flocking to this summer - with some surprises. Then, Julie Frieder - Co - Author of Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling - on what parents and students can actually accomplish outside the traditional classroom and on a global scale. 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 Malta - a place where centuries of history are refreshingly unavoidable. Peter is joined by Joseph Calleja - The legendary Maltese Tenor - who has performed in all the great opera houses around the world but calls Malta home - for a chat on his unique relationship with the islands. Then, we travel through 8,500 years of history with Historian Stanley Cassar Darien to learn who made their mark on the island. Finally, Mark Weingard - Hotel Owner and Entrepreneur - on the hybrid nature of Malta and why the country has been such a perfect location for so many motion pictures ranging from Popeye to Gladiator and beyond. 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 Hong Kong. Peter does a deep immersion into Hong Kong with a few locals including Stand up Comedian Ben Quinlin and Former Royal HK Police Officer Les Bird. Then, a look at Hong Kong as a well deserved gastronomic capital with Executive Chef at the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong Francesco Greco. 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 Four Seasons Hotel in Miami, Florida. Peter sits down with Jane Wooldridge - Senior Director, Journalism Sustainability and Partnerships Miami Herald - to chat about her new book “Comfort in the Wild” and how you can do adventure travel in style. Then, Mike Boyd - President of Boyd Group International - joins the show to provide an update on the changes in the aviation industry and an update on one specific airline - Southwest. Finally, Mitchell Kaplan - Owner of the great independent Books & Books in Coral Gables - stops by to talk about stories the people of Miami are telling. 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, 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