Tag: Rob Stewart

On the Sunday, January 31st, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, President Biden has made masks officially mandatory on trains and planes (or in/on federal land/property); Tauck Tours has launched its first trip in 10 months, and American Airlines is watching for cheaters - skiplaggers, you know who you are. The idea was floated last week to require passengers on domestic airline flights to be COVID tested before flying. The airlines were not enamored by the idea, nor was the public. Where do you stand? We talk about it in our Smarter Traveler Segment. Travelers United, in Washington, D.C., is always looking out for the traveler on the road. They believe airlines need a Sick Passenger Rule. Charlie Leocha, President and Co-Founder, joins us to explain how he thinks it could work, and why it's important. Rob Stewart has been the host of Rob on the Road on KVIE Channel 6 for a decade. We celebrate 10 years on the road with Rob and talk about the differences in virtual vs. in person broadcasting.

On the Sunday, May 31st, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest says you can return to Hawaii starting July 1, except Hawaii hasn't yet agreed and tickets are not on sale.  With Hertz and several of its affiliated companies headed to bankruptcy, is it curtains for the car rental industry? Broadway San Francisco announces its new 2021 season here, but hedges its bet just a bit, with the season starting next year, instead of the traditional fall roll out. In his Just One Man's Opinion commentary, Mark wonders why face masks have become a political statement instead of a possible life-saving device. We make you a smarter traveler by answering the question, "Why is it so hard to get a refund for ANYTHING in the world of travel and entertainment these days?" Gwen Duncan of Cordially Yours Travel stops by to address why the new complications of travel make it more important than ever to have an expert on your side. Rob on the Road is one of KVIE's most popular programs.  So what happens when a travel program can't travel?  Rob at Home is born. We'll talk to Rob about the challenges of doing a travel show from your house.

On the Sunday, July 12th, 2015 edition of The Travel Guys… This week on The Travel Guys, our in studio guest host is Rob Stewart. You know him better as Rob on the Road, seen Monday evenings on KVIE, Channel 6, our PBS station.  Rob joins us to talk about a wide variety of subjects, including destinations featured on upcoming shows, his favorites stories, the most unusual and the conversation will also include how Rob got his start in the television industry and some interesting facts about his career. All about Rob Stewart-Television Host Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead is in Kentucky, putting together a unique behind-the-scenes-of-the-race-horse-industry tour.  He joins us live to tell you why you should consider a trip to Kentucky, either with him this fall, or on your own someday.  Clayton is in Lexington, where many of the Derby winners have been born and bred. In the travel news, The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) says consumers are protected just fine by the way hotels currently divulge their fees.  We tend to disagree.  Should be a lively discussion, Sunday at 3pm on KFBK.