Episodes

  • A deep dive into Las Vegas: exploring the food scene, the history, and more

    A deep dive into Las Vegas: exploring the food scene, the history, and more
    Jul 23 2025
    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
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    40 mins
  • A look back at Pan Am Airways from Shannon, Ireland

    A look back at Pan Am Airways from Shannon, Ireland
    Jul 16 2025
    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
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    41 mins
  • Falling numbers of foreign visitors to the US, changes in airfare and hotel room rates, and more

    Falling numbers of foreign visitors to the US, changes in airfare and hotel room rates, and more
    Jul 9 2025
    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
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    34 mins
  • An update on domestic tourism around the country

    An update on domestic tourism around the country
    Jul 2 2025
    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
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    44 mins
  • Exploring Santa Monica, California: The Pier, its food scene, and beach volleyball

    Exploring Santa Monica, California: The Pier, its food scene, and beach volleyball
    Jun 25 2025
    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
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    43 mins
  • An inside look into the Terranea Resort in California

    An inside look into the Terranea Resort in California
    Jun 18 2025
    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
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    26 mins
  • A look at travel through the eyes of travel advisors

    A look at travel through the eyes of travel advisors
    Jun 11 2025
    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
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    45 mins
  • Updates on the cruise industry from onboard one of the biggest cruise ships ever built

    Updates on the cruise industry from onboard one of the biggest cruise ships ever built
    Jun 4 2025
    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
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    42 mins