This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- coming fromThe Forbes Global Travel Summit In Las Vegas, where Peter is joined by a number of global travel leaders. Hotelier and entrepreneur Chris Burch (you might remember his ex-wife Tory Burch) talks about the dynamic changes in traveler behavior and expectations in the post pandemic world. Then, Matthew Upchurch, ceo of Virtuoso checks in to talk about the changes in the travel industry that no one saw coming, but the changes you need to know about to adjust to this brave new world.. Then, Alan Fuerstman,  Founder, Chairman and CEO of Montage International, shares not only his thoughts on service that go beyond simple and often misleading corporate mission statements to some of his pet peeves, starting with hotel lighting.

Changes in traveler behavior, hotel lighting, and more

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the new Global Ambassador Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. Peter sits down with Jaynie Adams from the Arizona Historical Society to discuss the state's long and rich history. Then, Peter takes a look at the Phoenix’s art scene with Olga Viso, The Chief Curator at the Phoenix Art Museum. And Sam Fox - cutting edge restaurateur and the Owner of The Global Ambassador - on the evolutionary and some revolutionary changes in hospitality and travel in Phoenix.

A look at Phoenix, Arizona's history and art scene from the new Global Ambassador Hotel

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the new Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mike Boyd from the Boyd Aviation Group provides insight on how nearly 300 people avoided going through security at airports last year. Then, it is back to Nevada for a deep dive into a very famous hotel name - first in Miami and now in Las Vegas with Maurice Wooden, the President of Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Then, Dr. Dave Schwartz - Professor at UNLV - discusses the history and the resilience that defines Sin City.

Breaking down surprising numbers from the TSA and a look into one of Las Vegas's newest hotels

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from onboard the Viking Radgrid on the Seine River. Peter touches base with Alexander Lobrano - American Expat and Author of My Place at the Table - for the latest on the food scene in a country that continues to outdo itself. Then, Peter visits The Palace of Versailles to chat with curator Bertrand Rondot about the history of royalty and design that still defines the Palace today. Then, it is back on the River to Rouen, the home to many impressionists, for a conversation with Michael Dodds as he traces Normandy’s history back to the vikings. Finally, as the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landing approaches, Peter stops at the American Cemetery in Normandy and sits down with longtime Superintendent Scott Desjardins to try to put the stories of all the 9,387 buried there into proper historical and emotional perspective.

The 80th anniversary of D-Day and a visit to Versailles while sailing the Seine River

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Signia Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Peter sits down with Ernie Suggs from the Atlanta Journal Constitution - on the evolution of the city that some say is still trying to find its own identity. Then, a deep dive into Atlanta's history with Claire Haley from the Atlanta History Center.  Finally, if you want to know one of the metrics that determines what makes a great city,  it's their emergency response. Roderick Smith - The Fire Chief of Atlanta - stops by to paint the bigger picture.

A deep dive into Atlanta, Georgia

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Four Seasons Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dean Trantalis - Mayor of Fort Lauderdale - stops by for a conversation on some dramatic changes in the city and how it is dealing with population growth. Then,  veteran TV news correspondent and Fort Lauderdale resident Kerry Sanders chats with Peter about the birth and growth of Florida’s own private railroad - something that is actually working. Then, Bonnie Clearwater -  Director and Chief Curator of the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale talks about a museum you've probably never heard of... but should.

Changes in traveler behavior, hotel lighting, and more

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