This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from the new Signia by Hilton, Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center. I have all the updates on the continuing fallout from Boeing — and now, a pilot surplus? Then, Gary Leff, Founder of ViewfromtheWing.com, discusses a new program from United that will allow flyers to combine accounts and share miles without a cost of transferring those fees. Roderick Smith, Atlanta Fire Chief, on how newer hotels have better fire codes and what travelers should know, and a continuing problem: why fire codes usually fall second to building codes. And then a deep dive into what makes a new hotel: Anu Saxena, President & Global Head at Hilton Supply Management, discusses what’s really inside your hotel room and what travelers really want. And Atlanta Journal Constitution Reporter Ernie Suggs, on why everyone eats out in Atlanta (translation: the city has the most underutilized home kitchens in America). And, speaking of eating out, Christian Quinones, Executive Chef Signia by Hilton Atlanta, discusses his culinary history and how it has helped him in running the eight different dining options at the Signia. There’s all this and more on this week’s Eye on Travel.
