Eye on Travel

Radio Guest List—Cairo, Egypt—February 28, 2015

Locations in this article:  Cairo, Egypt

Cairo-view-from-Cairo-tower-3This week, Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from Cairo, Egypt. Upon finding out he’s traveling to Cairo, many of Peter’s friend’s still tell him to “be safe.” This is one of the locations in the world where Peter never feels unsafe! Joining him to discuss the media’s portrayal of Egyptian travel is John Boulding, CEO of Insight Vacations. He explains why it’s best to visit Egypt right now…because no one else is there! The tourism industry is starting to grow again, but the numbers are still miniscule compared to a few years ago (making it the ideal time for a contrarian traveler).

Then, world renown chef John Besh joins us to talk about another city that is seeing a resurgence: New Orleans. Thanks to concentrated efforts in the city, not only is New Orleans recovering, it’s thriving. All of this and more is on this week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide from Cairo, Egypt.

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Roger Dow, President of the U.S. Travel Association, explains how a high speed train would change travel as we know it in the United States. He also discusses the increased travel to the United States from South Korea, China, and Brazil.

John Boulding, CEO of Insight Vacations, details the recent decline of tourism in Egypt and the impact it has had on tour companies. He also talks about why now is the perfect time to visit Egypt and see the Nile while you still don’t have to battle the crowds.

Chef John Besh, Louisiana chef, author, and founder of the John Besh Foundation, talks about New Orleans’ recovery in the last 10 years. Not only has New Orleans been recovering, it has been thriving. Many companies and entrepreneurs moved to the city after Hurricane Katrina to help stimulate the regrowth.

Debbie Pappyn, Author of Remote Places to Stay, describes some of the best off-the-beaten path locations from her book. One spot outside of Reykjavik, Iceland is perfect for travelers looking to get away from the city and explore almost untouched wilderness.

Mr. Tarek Saad El Din, Governor of Luxor, addresses the safety concerns of traveling to Egypt and why travelers should not worry about visiting the country. He explains that the media has only focused on one square meter where there is conflict and all surrounding areas are safe.

Victoria Mather, Travel Editor for Vanity Fair, breaks down the new fads in luxury travel. Instead of over-the-top experiences, many people are now looking for “simple luxury.” Where before luxury travelers were somewhat removed from the place they were visiting, now they want a local “authentic” experience.

By Darra Stone for PeterGreenberg.com