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

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?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 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.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 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. 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, 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.

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, long time aviation analyst Mike Boyd - President of Boyd Group International - with an update on the current struggles of Southwest Airlines and how they are being challenged in maintaining the original culture of the airline. Then, Jason Gay - Sports Columnist at The Wall Street Journal - stops by for a discussion how the growth of the "super fan" has impacted travel and what it may mean for you.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 historic Willard InterContinental in Washington DC. Peter sits down with Sara Nelson - International President Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO - for an in-depth conversation on air safety - from the perspective of the flight attendants. Then, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association Geoff Freeman stops to shed light on some of the ongoing visa problems facing travelers coming to the United States and the impact on the U.S. economuy. Finally, as we head towards 2025, Christopher Elliott - Founder of Elliott Confidential and Elliott Advocacy - shares his list of top destinations for the new year - with more than 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 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.

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter reports on the latest trends in American travel behavior with Amir Eylon - President of Longwoods International - and how, where and why we behave differently during election season in the United States. Then, Peter discusses the possible reported changes happening at Southwest Airlines with Zach Griff from the Points Guy and Scott McCartney - The Travel Editor Emeritus of the Wall Street Journal and the Host of the Airlines Confidential Podcast - and what it could mean for travelers. 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 all over the state of Alabama. Martin Luther King III joins the program at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham for an extended conversation about the turning points in the Civil Rights Movement and the current Civil Rights Trail. Then, a visit to Gee's Bend and a stop at another iconic landmark in the Civil Rights Movement with Kim Kelly. Then, Peter dons his spacesuit for a moonwalk with Dr. Kimberly Robinson - CEO and Executive Director at U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.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 Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong. Peter chats with Lilit Marcus from CNN on how Hong Kong has changed and how it hasn't, with some surprises in the process. Writer Doug Lansky has an update on the nature of travel anger and over tourism. Plus, a conversation with Hong Kong Journalist and Editor Ann Tsang and a sit down with the Peninsula's legendary hotelier Peter Borer.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 onboard the Viking Yi Dun as it sails the South China Sea from Shanghai to Hong Kong. Peter sits down with Torstein Hagen - Founder and CEO of Viking Cruises - for an extended conversation on the state of the cruise industry, his views on luxury travel, and his surprising approach to new generation fuel and sustainability. Then, Colleen McDaniel - Editor in Chief of Cruise Critic - with an update on the changes in passenger behavior as well as the surge in booking to certain surprise cruise destinations. And Paige McClanahan - Author of the New Tourist - discusses the continuing problem of over tourism and how it could be dramatically changing your bucket list. 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 Peninsula Hotel in Shanghai. Peter sits down with Keith Bradsher from the New York Times - with a situation report on the post pandemic world in Shanghai. Then, Peter chats with Simon Calder from The Independent in London for an update on the return of travel to China. Finally, Historian Patrick Cragley stops by with some insight into the enduring story, architecture, and style of Shanghai as well as the efforts to preserve it all.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 Coastal Mississippi - an area of the country that few Americans really know. But it has a great story to tell and a unique culture to share. Peter sits down with Rachel Dangermond - Owner of 100 Men Hall - to check in on one of the last remaining juke joints on the Chitlin Circuit, Then, Peter travels to Biloxi to chat with Rusty David - Schooner Captain and “Godfather of Coastal Mississippi” - about the legacy of the Biloxi Schooners. Then, 40, 50, or 60 years ago, it wasn't really a road trip unless it included peanut brittle or a pecan log. Peter sits down Stephanie Stuckey - Author of "Unstuck" and the granddaughter of the founder of Stuckey's, to discuss how she's keeping the roadside legacy alive.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 Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico. Peter sits down for an extended conversation with Sven Lindblad - Chief Executive Officer, Founder, and Board Director, Lindblad Expeditions - on the changing nation of travel and travelers. Then, a talk with Zach Griff - Senior Reporter at the Points Guy - on the pending merger of two airlines and what it really means for travelers as well as an update on WIFI on flights.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 Grand Canyon in Arizona. Peter takes a deep dive into Grand Canyon West with the Hualapai Indian tribe with Kevin Fedarko, Author of A Walk in the Park, Professor Jeffery P. Shepherd, and Hualapai elder Loretta Jackson.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 Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter sits down with Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King for an extended conversation on the power of travel and tourism, service, and America's continuing division on race. Then, Matthew Upchurch - CEO of Virtuoso - stops by to shed some insight on how travel disruptions create unexpected travel opportunities. Finally, Sean McBurney - Regional President of Caesars Entertainment - speaks about the iconic hotel's history in a city that continues to reinvent itself.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, Peter sits down with not one but two airline pilots and an award winning investigative journalist specializing in aviation safety. Join Peter for conversations with Captain Dennis Tajer, pilot Patrick Smith, and author Christine Negroni about the continuing fallout at Boeing, the FAA, and the increase in air turbulence.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 Napa Valley, California. It is all about wine as Peter sits down with the woman who literally wrote the book on wine, Karen McNeil, author of The Wine Bible. Then, a deep dive into the history of the region with Diane Dillon. Finally, a conversation with the iconic winemaker Tor Kenward on the changing wine landscape and enduring wine culture and what keeps him in Napa.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 Portugal. Peter sits down with Luís Rodrigues, CEO of TAP Portugal, for a conversation on how the airline stays and plays in the global arena. Plus, a few surprises when it comes to stopovers. Then, Peter embarks on the Silversea Silver Ray with an update on all things cruise with Royal Caribbean President and CEO Jason Liberty, Bert Hernandez, President of Silversea Cruises, and Editor in Chief of Travel Weekly Arnie Weissmann. 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 Edition Hotel in Tampa Bay, Florida. Peter takes a hard look at some travel numbers that almost defy belief. Despite high airfares and hotel rates, travel demand has not only not softened, it has gotten stronger and Amir Eylon - The President of Longwoods International - has done the research. Then, a look at the numbers from the inside out and from the point of view of the airlines with Travel Editor Emeritus of the Wall Street Journal and the Host of the Airlines Confidential Podcast Scott McCartney. Finally, a conversation with Janice Lintz about one aspect of the travel experience that remains confusing: travel insurance and what you need to know before you 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 Egypt. Peter travels the country from Cairo to Mt Sinai to Alexandria for in depth conversations ranging from religion to recent discoveries. He sits down with legendary Egyptologist Zahi Hawass to discuss his most recent findings and the ongoing journey of reclaiming stolen artifacts. Then, Peter visits Bibliotheca Alexandrina to speak with Dr. Wael Mohamed Ebrahim - Head of Manuscript Restoration Unit - about the library's history and offerings. Finally, Peter talks with Magda Haroun - The last Egyptian born Jew in Cairo - about the history and current state of Judaism in the country, as well as a number of synogogues.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 Aspen, Colorado. Peter talks with legendary chef Marcus Samuelsson on the changes in the restaurant industry from menus to tipping. Then, Peter sits down with Chef Caroline Glover on the financial tightrope of the restaurant business in the post pandemic world and what travelers need to know. Then, what about alcohol? Wine and spirits expert Tiffanie Barriere weighs in on the brave new world of wine, single malt whiskey, and mixology...and the challenge of airport bars.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 Waldorf Astoria in Orlando, Florida. Peter looks at the continuing Boeing crisis with Aviation Expert Mike Boyd. Then, a look at passport renewals and a cautionary tale about using your credit cards with New York Times Columnist Seth Kugel.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 Rochester, New York. Peter chats about one of the coolest museums in America with Chris Bensch, Curator of The Strong National Museum of Play. Then, Peter sits down with the world's number one most frequent flyer Tom Stuker for a conversation all about how far miles can take you.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 is all about travel delays, cancellations, weather, and how bad the summer of 2024 could become. Peter sits down with Zach Griff - The Senior Reporter at the Points Guy - to talk about what could possibly go wrong -- including airport construction, to airline seating. Then, Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com - stops by to discuss what you should and should never do when you are stuck on an airplane.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 Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Peter sits down with the CEO of Virtuoso Matthew Upchurch for a conversation about his approach to understanding the changing nature of traveler behavior and some interesting generational shifts we are seeing. Then, the airline perspective with Antonoaldo Neves - Group CEO of Etihad Airlines - on the exponential growth of the region and what it actually means to travelers. Finally, the real changes happening in Dubai as it transitions from a fly through destination to a fly-TO destination. Issam Kazim - the CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism - stops by with some surprising facts and figures and some fast moving, dramatic changes throughout the region.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 Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia. Peter visits one of the oldest hotels in America to chat with historians and naturalists about its very special place in the American story. Then, a discussion about extreme adventure -- a conversation with British Explorer Chris Brown on the Poles of Inaccessibility.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 National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. Imagine one of the more creative, interactive museums of the US that is also the repository of some of the greatest comedic minds in history. Peter sits down with George Carlin's daughter Kelly Carlin to discuss her father's career and legacy. Then, conversations with Journey Gunderson - Executive Director of The National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum - and Dr. Laura La Placa - VP of Archives for the National Comedy Center's Carl Reiner Department of Archives and Preservation and for the Lucy Desi Museum - for a in-depth look at the history and future of comedy.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 Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Los Angeles, California. Peter sits down with Geoff Freeman - President and CEO of U.S. Travel Association - for an extended conversation on the backlog of visa approvals for travelers wanting to come to the U.S. and the serious impact of those delays on the U.S. economy, Then, Boeing 737 Captain Dennis Tajer stops by with an update on the ongoing federal investigations. Finally, on a lighter note, Christopher Elliott - Founder of Elliott Confidential and Elliott Advocacy - joins the program for some insight into airborne etiquette, as in...who really has the right to the armrests if you're sitting in coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.