This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C. Peter has all the travel updates and even more visa madness from the U.S. government and how that will affect you. Chris Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton, joins the program for an extended conversation ranging from hotel service to the promise and threat of AI in hospitality. Legendary chef José Andrés calls in from Jamaica, where World Central Kitchen is helping that country recover from the recent devastating storm. Zane Kerby, President and CEO of ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors, shares his predictions about airlines, costs, prices, and travel advisors. And Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, speaks about the continuing drop in foreign visitors to the U.S. and what it means for your travels. There’s all this and more on this week’s Eye on Travel.

 

On this broadcast:
Peter’s News Open, Chris Nassetta (0:00-39:40)

Senih Geray, José Andrés, Geoff Freeman (39:40-1:19:20)

Peter’s News Interlude, Zane Kerby, Edward Neal (1:19:20-1:59:00)