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Radio Guest List—The Athenaeum, London—March 21, 2015

Locations in this article:  London, England

athenaeumThis week, Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from The Athenaeum in London. Situated just steps away from St. James Park, this family-owned establishment is a staple in the London scene. Joining us at the iconic hotel is Tim Arthur, CEO of Time Out,  who explains why Time Out has been able to expand to 25 new cities in the past year. Also joining us is Simon Calder, Travel Editor of The Independent,  who dives into the growth of the sharing economy and how it relates to a changing travel industry.

Then, a regular guest on our show, Mike Boyd, chats about the expansion of JetBlue and why the company doesn’t have passengers, they have groupies. People who fly JetBlue tend to be loyalists of the brand. All of this and more when Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from the Athenaeum in London.

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Mike Boyd, aviation analyst and the founder of the Boyd Group, tells why he thinks JetBlue doesn’t have passengers; they have groupies. He also talks about the growth of Spirit and why more people are opting for this airline now that they know the stipulations up front.

Tim Arthur, Global CEO of Time Out, discusses the expansion of the magazine and how they gained 25 cities within the last year. He also chats about crazy trends developing around the world…such as cat cafes.

Amy Laughinghouse, American expat and freelance travel writer, describes her favorite walking tours of London. One company she loves employs homeless or formerly homeless people to guide tours. They are able to share their stories and give a different and personal look at the city.

Lucy Symons, reporter for Green Traveller, explains what ‘green travel’ means, why the Eurostar is such a popular means of transportation, and why London is a biking city.

Sean Kelly, author of Home Bases, talks about Cold War tourism in London and the historical American bases people can still visit.

Michael Ball, Head Bartender at the Athenaeum, chats about the bar’s signature whiskey blend and why ice or no ice is the drinker’s preference.

Mark Wasilewski, Manager of St. James Park and The Green Park, describes the park system of London and how the Royal Parks keep up with 77.7 million visits a year.

Jim Burns, The Athenaeum London’s Doorman, talks about his 22 years with at the hotel and how he strives to make it a second home for the clientele.

Simon Calder, Travel Editor for The Independent, dives into the growth of Airbnb in London. He also explains why other sharing services are increasing in the city and why it creates for more intimate experiences.

Julie Falconer, American expat and travel writer, shares her must-see London spots. She thinks you should get all of the iconic locations out of the way, and then immerse yourself in a more local experience.

Paul Dennis, The Athenaeum’s Sous Chef, dishes about the evolution of English food. In his 26 years at the hotel he’s seen the region’s food go from adequate to world renowned.

By Darra Stone for PeterGreenberg.com