This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from Rome, Italy. Peter will have all the updates on the continuing investigation into the deadly midair collision at Washington’s Reagan National from last January. He’ll be joined by Greg Feith, former Senior Air Safety Investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board. And the latest numbers on the staggering drop in travel numbers in the wake of the Trump administration tariff wars, immigration deportation policies — and what this means to your travels. Then, a deep dive into Rome and the launch of the new La Dolce Vita ultra luxury train. Heinz Beck, the three Michelin-starred chef, who is now in charge of the gastronomic experience on the train, with his approach to truly fine dining on the rails. Giampaolo Ottazzi, General Manager for Orient Express Hotels in Italy, delves into the history, growth, and renovations that make up the launch of the newest historic hotel in Rome, Orient Express La Minerva. And as we head to summer travel, Anna Rooney, Head of Product Design at Collette, on its approach to dealing with overtourism, and moving away from a brochure mentality. There’s all this and more on this week’s Eye on Travel.

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On this broadcast:
Peter’s News Open, Greg Feith, Paolo Barletta (0:00-39:40)
Peter’s News Interlude, Anna Rooney, Fulvio De Bonis (39:40-1:19:20)
Peter’s News Interlude, Heinz Beck, Giampaolo Ottazzi, Ask Peter (1:19:20-1:59:00)