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Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Peter Greenberg is America's most recognized, honored and respected front-line travel news journalist. Peter is Travel Editor for CBS News, appearing on CBS This Morning and The CBS Evening News, among other broadcast platforms. Eye on Travel is a travel news show originating from a different location every week, featuring local experts sharing their favorite gems. For more travel news you can use visit PeterGreenberg.com And follow Peter Greenberg for the latest travel news on social media: Twitter: @PeterSGreenberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterGreenbergWorldwide/ Instagram: @PeterGreenberg

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CBS News

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Peter Greenberg is America's most recognized, honored and respected front-line travel news journalist. Peter is Travel Editor for CBS News, appearing on CBS This Morning and The CBS Evening News, among other broadcast platforms. Eye on Travel is a travel news show originating from a different location every week, featuring local experts sharing their favorite gems. For more travel news you can use visit PeterGreenberg.com And follow Peter Greenberg for the latest travel news on social media: Twitter: @PeterSGreenberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterGreenbergWorldwide/ Instagram: @PeterGreenberg

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English


Episodes

Happy St Patrick's Day with a travel update from Ireland

3/15/2023
This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. The Ireland broadcast coincides with the television premiere of Peter’s newest one hour PBS special - Hidden Ireland. First, Peter visits with Patrick Roycroft, from the National Museum of Ireland, as he describes his journey to find out if Peter has any Irish ancestry. Lots of surprises here. Then, we take to the skies for a low flying history lesson with Aer Lingus pilot Se Pardy onboard his...

Duration:00:37:16

An extended conversation with Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta

3/8/2023
This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Waldorf Astoria in Washington DC. (formerly the Trump Hotel). Check in in for Peter's extended conversation with the CEO of Hilton, Chris Nassetta. Peter and Chris talk everything from hotel staffing and services in the post pandemic world, to record high room rates, room design, and yes, even lighting. And we're just getting started. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Duration:00:35:43

A trip to the Raleigh Airport, an update on the battle against junk fees, and more

3/1/2023
This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Raleigh North Carolina. First, travel to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport to catch up with Scott McCartney, Travel Editor Emeritus for the Wall Street Journal and host of the Airlines Confidential Podcast. Then, we take a walk through Raleigh’s history and hear some of the untold stories of this capital city with Ernest Dollar, the Executive Director of the City of Raleigh Museum and Pope House Museum. Finally we catch up...

Duration:00:25:50

An update from Boston: History, music, the Red Sox, and more

2/22/2023
This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Boston, Massachusetts. As one of America’s oldest cities, there is no shortage of history here, and Bob Allison, Historian and Professor of History at Suffolk University talks about some of the city's fascinating and hidden history. Then, it's a conversation with the Director of the Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart for a conversation on the origin of the Pops and the legacy of its most famous conductor John Williams. Next up, Peggy...

Duration:00:46:29

The search for paradise and a deep dive on the life of a famous American novelist

2/15/2023
This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, with In depth conversations with two fascinating authors: Mark Kurlansky, the writer of breakthrough books with titles celebrating single topics in our lives and everything we didn't know about them: "Salt," "Cod" and others, returns with his new book: “The Importance of Not Being Ernest” - a new approach to celebrating and understanding the life of legendary writer and world traveler Ernest Hemingway. Then, what is your definition of...

Duration:00:32:12

An update on traveler behavior, money, robots, and more

2/8/2023
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...

Duration:00:34:20

Airport lounges, cockpits, and more from Los Cabos

2/1/2023
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...

Duration:00:34:26

Could airline re -regulation be on the way? Plus, how much do you know about your passport?

1/25/2023
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...

Duration:00:37:30

An extended conversation with Captain Sully Sullenberger and an update on air travel fallout from Southwest and the FAA

1/18/2023
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...

Duration:00:33:54

Kicking off the new year from Paris with updates on rental cars and more

1/11/2023
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...

Duration:00:56:44

A year end travel update from the bottom of the world

1/4/2023
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...

Duration:00:41:08

The legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and an outlook on travel in 2023

12/28/2022
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...

Duration:00:53:31

An update on sustainability in tourism from the South of France

12/21/2022
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...

Duration:00:45:31

An update on luxury travel and consumer behavior from Cannes, France

12/14/2022
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...

Duration:00:38:25

A global update on travel and tourism from the WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

12/7/2022
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...

Duration:00:54:28

Airline chaos, wellness when you travel and the quest for the Fountain of Youth

11/30/2022
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...

Duration:00:40:59

The Paris food scene, travel to Europe as the dollar grows stronger, and a look at how people are spending their third act

11/23/2022
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...

Duration:00:49:25

American travel behavior as the holidays approach and a look inside New York City's Meatpacking District

11/16/2022
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...

Duration:00:35:33

A conversation with a man who has been to every country in the world, a look at American History, and a look at Madison, Wisconsin's political past

11/9/2022
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,...

Duration:00:39:00

An extended conversation with the Deputy Director of Kharkiv City Council in Ukraine

11/2/2022
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:27:35