Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the “Live Music Capital of the World” — Austin, Texas — at the Signature Travel Network’s summit. Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean, on the economic health of the U.S. and discretionary spending on cruising as we enter an election cycle and a time when — historically —  many people stop traveling. Peter also addresses this issue with Gary Murphy, Co-owner of AmaWaterways, and Mike Boyd, President of Boyd Aviation Group, stops by with the highlights of his annual aviation forecast. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Austin, Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Wynn and Encore in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the second anniversary of the mass shooting at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Marilyn Spiegel, President of Wynn Resorts, updates on changes in hotel security practices, and on a much brighter note, her secret tips on great restaurants off the Las Vegas strip (in small strip malls that only the locals know). And A.J. Montgomery, Performer at Le Rêve – The Dream, shares his remarkable story of the accident which caused him to lose part of his right leg and how it impacted his career as a performer — and how he still performs today in a grueling acrobatic show. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Wynn and Encore in Las Vegas, Nevada. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the NoMad Las Vegas – part of the Park MGM. Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso, reports on the changing definition of luxury travel and the quickly evolving behavior patterns of travelers. Scott McCartney, Travel Editor for The Wall Street Journal, updates the latest on identity management when it comes to travel — facial recognition: airports, biometric terminals and some of the questions that arise from it, like privacy concerns. And George Kliavkoff, President of Entertainment and Sports at MGM Resorts, on the new approach to headliners and major acts — (and artist “residencies”), not to mention how Las Vegas is becoming one of the sports capitals of the world. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the NoMad Las Vegas — part of the Park MGM — and the Virtuoso Travel Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. Peter talks with the Mayor of Scottsdale, W.J. “Jim” Lane. And Christina Barruea reports on the exploding Scottsdale food scene (with some real surprises). We’ll explore the latest from Museum of the West, the Heard Museum, and one of Peter’s favorites…The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting. And a fascinating chat with Jennifer Caraway, Founder and Executive Director of The Joy Bus. It’s a compelling story of an amazing non-profit organization that’s feeding thousands of people in need every week — and how you can help next time you travel. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Kingsport, Tennessee.  Pat Shull, Mayor of Kingsport, shares stories from his idyllic childhood as well as his time holding public office. Vince Staten, Author of An Unconventional History of Kingsport: The Colorful Characters Who Created a City, discusses the bizarre history and lively present of Kingsport. A visit from Brenda Barnicki, Owner and Proprietor of Bellafina Chocolates, the chocolate shop that makes a difference. Rod Gemayel, Curator of Allandale Mansion, tells us all about his beautiful and historic event space. David Garrahan, Author of From Brooklyn to Kingsport, stops by and tells the story of falling in love with Kingsport after living in Brooklyn. There's all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Kingsport, Tennessee.      See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Anguilla in the British West Indies. Peter has an extended conversation with Tim Foy, the Governor of Anguilla, and a discussion about what an independent British overseas territory really means. Melinda Blanchard, American Expat, Restaurateur and Co-Author of A Trip to the Beach, talks about why she moved to Anguilla, and perhaps most important, why she stays. And Kenn Banks, from the Anguilla Archaeological and Historical Society, expands on the island’s hidden archaeological history and the current special projects to protect and preserve it. Plus, Anguilla Musician Bankie Banks, AKA the “Anguilla Bob Dylan,” performs a song that was an offering to the island after Hurricane Irma. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Anguilla in the British West Indies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama. Legendary Forrest Gump Author Winston Groom drops by the resort to elaborate on his love of the South and the real story of how Forrest came to be. And Tracey Minkin, Travel Editor for Coastal Living, with her report on the Grand Hotel and what makes it one of the most special properties in the South. There’s all of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the historic Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County in Lake Worth, Florida. Rick Rose, Author of Palm Beach: The Essential Guide to America’s Legendary Resort Town, on the rich history of the area pre and post Donald Trump. Also stopping by: Allison Goff from the Flagler Museum, Colleen Smith, Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Palm Beach, and Eliott Bostwick Davis of the Norton Art Museum and its innovative Art After Dark program. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County in Lake Worth, Florida. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the legendary Casino in Avalon, California on Santa Catalina Island (This year marks the island’s centennial). You can’t talk about Catalina without talking about William Wrigley and the Wrigley family, and their passion for preserving the island. Allison Wrigley Rusack, William Wrigley Jr’s great-granddaughter, joins the show and shares the family’s passion for keeping the island’s history alive — including the reopening of the iconic Atwater Hotel. Sean McAlpin from the Catalina Island Company, reports on the history of the Chicago Cubs on the island and what really happened during spring training at the other Wrigley field. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Catalina Casino in Avalon, California on Santa Catalina Island.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California. C.J. Ward, News Anchor at KEYT in Santa Barbara, comes on the show to discuss how the coastal region has changed and shares some history on the region. Krista Harris, Author and Founder of Edible Santa Barbara, explains how the region’s wine country pushed the now, eclectic food scene in the city. Eric Nickel, Fire Chief at the Santa Barbara Fire Department, talks about being a “Historian of the Fires” and the extreme and elongated fire season. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from an amazing archipelago — and the nine westernmost islands of Europe, out in the Atlantic Ocean — the Azores islands. Journalist Tatiana Ourique joins the show with the unique position in history held by the Azores, and Historian Francisco Maduro Dias discusses the surprising role the Azores played in the U.S. Civil War. And here’s another surprise — the real story behind the bullfights in the Azores — and how — and why — they don’t kill the bulls. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes the Azores.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Sonnenalp Hotel  in Vail, Colorado. A look at Vail with historian John Horan Kates, ranging from World War II mountain military training to President Gerald Ford..and beyond. And a look at the work in the Steadman Philippine Research Institute, on the importance of (and the proper approach to) aerobic exercise when you travel, especially at high altitudes. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, Colorado. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the historic Congress Hall hotel in Cape May, New Jersey. A great, iconic hotel dating back to 1816, it’s also where Presidents Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Ulysses S. Grant and Benjamin Harrison vacationed (Harrison also made the hotel his summer White House). This week, we’ll have New Jersey winemaker Darren Hesington, on the young but vibrant industry. Dale Rosselet of the Audubon Society and the secret birding spots… Captain Jeff Stewart of the Cape May Whale Watcher, on the best (and perhaps most surprising) times to look for sealife off the coast. And Susan Krysiak on the continuing preservation efforts and why — and how —  Cape May became a National Historic Landmark city. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the historic Congress Hall hotel in Cape May, New Jersey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Anaheim, California. Mike Boyd, President of the Boyd Aviation Group, talks with Peter about the investigation and fallout of the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes and their possible connection to past disasters. And then, if necessity is the mother of invention, Peter has a timely conversation with CEO of CLEAR Caryn Seidman-Becker about its direct impact on the passenger airport security experience. Roger Dow, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, discusses the different approaches in marketing strategies between Hilton and Marriott as well as the steady rate of travel prices. Kelly Craighead, President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association, on the growth of the cruise industry and the surprising number of cruise ships expected to be sailing by 2027. And Johnny Jet, Founder of JohnnyJet.com, on some new special unknown travel apps as well as some secret Twitter travel tricks that he’s been using. There’s all this and more as Travel Tod

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico. Legendary hotelier John O’Sullivan reports on the evolving definition of hospitality, as well as his concept of making guests feel “a part of the space and place,” and how he trains staff to engage in the lost art of the conversation. Biologist Maru Rodriguez discusses the fascinating animals you can see on a Punta Mita ecotour and how to train guests to respectfully interact with them and their habitats. Leslie Durso, one of the menu designers for Four Seasons, shares how she revitalized its menu and why plant-based eating is now the top food trend. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the historic Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. (name a president who HASN’T stayed there!). Peter Jakab, Chief Curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, shares what to expect with the new Apollo 50th anniversary of the moon landing exhibit.  Also, the National Portrait Gallery is celebrating 50 years of service, and Director Kim Sajet walks us through how the U.S. presidents and other historic power players are displayed in the gallery. Then, Dr. Vince Houghton, International Spy Museum Curator and Author, with details on the newly redesigned museum and new intelligence exhibits. And Dr. Edna Friedberg, Historian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, on the exhibit that shares the stories of Americans during the Holocaust. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the ALT/Aspen and the 37th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Peter speaks with Andrew Zimmern, Creator and Host of Bizarre Foods, who explains his concept of “last stop on the subway,” and why it’s his favorite way of cultural immersion. Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster) stops by for an extended conversation on the real meaning of travel and food. Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian talks about the changing nature of the restaurant business. Then, Aspen Mayor Torre, on the great wealth that’s in Aspen and the struggle to keep the community and those who work there able to live there. And Hunter Lewis, Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine, on big picture stuff — everything from the hot new chefs to our insatiable love affair with food and cooking. There’s all of this and more as Eye on Travel broadcasts from ALT/Aspen and the Aspen Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Ovolo Woolloomooloo Hotel in Sydney, Australia. Joining Peter is legendary Australian chef Neil Perry, who shares his secrets on the science of airline food. Then a look at Project Sunrise, the Qantas project to support a 20-22 hour nonstop flight (from Sydney to London). Dr. Sveta Postnova from Sydney University, details the latest work on jet lag and Sandra Chipchase, Executive Producer of Vivid Sydney Festival, breaks down Australia’s largest event, complete with 23 separate venues and 61 artists. There’s all of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Ovolo Woolloomooloo in Sydney, Australia.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s epsiode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the new Pacific Visions at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. Jerry Schubel, President and CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, discusses why California — the state with the largest ocean coastline and agricultural economy — should be on the forefront of climate change action and water conservation. Sandy Trautwein, Vice President of Animal Husbandry at the aquarium, reports on what it takes to care of the the more than 10,000 animals in the aquarium’s living connection. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the new Pacific Visions at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s epsiode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Queen Mary 2 as the ship sails to Europe to commemorate Operation Overlord and the 75th anniversary of D-DAY. On board the ship, Peter will speak to some of the 17 WWII veterans making the special crossing, including 99-year-old Steven Melnikoff, Frank Devita and Dennis Trudeau — each with amazing and emotional stories to tell — and some of which they have never told anyone for 70 years. Queen Mary 2 Captain Aseem Hashmi also joins the conversation and describes his remarkable journey to becoming captain of this true ocean liner. There’s all this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Queen Mary 2. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.