Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Balmoral Resort in Haines City, Florida (midway between Orlando and Tampa). Joining the show is Craig Pittmann, Journalist and Author of Oh, Florida! How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country, describes some of the weirdest facts about the Sunshine State including little-known facts about Polk County. Robb Kenyon, Culinary Director at the Balmoral Resort, discusses how the atmosphere is created at the outdoor Balmoral Bar & Grill that invites both visitors and locals. There’s all of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Haines City, 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’s Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport. Joining the show is Jayne Haugen Olson, Editor in Chief at Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, on the strength of the Twin Cities and the airport that supports them, and the 20 Fortune 500 companies that call Minneapolis/St Paul home. She’ll also have a report on the explosion in the art and cultural scene. And she’ll explain the background to the creative impact of weather: that there are so many patents in Minnesota because people didn’t have anything else to do in the winter but be in their basement tinkering. Executive Director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission Brian Ryks, who details why MSP has been voted the number one airport in the country for three years in a row. James Lileks, from the Star Tribune, shares the airport’s history — it was a speedway that went bust, (but it was decided to build an airport there because the space already had relatively straight lines).  And MSP firefighter Nata

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Melbourne, Australia and the annual Virtuoso Symposium. Joining Peter is Alex Lavelle, Editor at The Age, who talks about how 2,000 people a week are moving to Melbourne. Initially, Melbourne was going to hit 5 million people by 2020, but it hit that number last year from the Virtuoso conference in Melbourne. Donna Demaio, Broadcaster at Melbourne’s top radio station, 3AW, shares her top spots around Melbourne, and how to avoid the almost inevitable queues there, ranging from ChinChin, Neil Perry’s Rockpool, the Stokehouse on the beach for the views, and then Lune, the hottest, cutting-edge bakery that makes arguably some of the best croissants in the world. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Virtuoso Conference in Melbourne, 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 Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami, Florida. Joining Peter is attorney Brian Becker has an update on immigration, asylum and tourist visas to the United States. And Mark Hatfield, the Chief Security Officer at Miami International Airport, discusses the brave new world of implementing biometrics at MIA and what it means to security as well as how long it will take you to clear it. Then, Amy Reyes, Editor for Miami.com, says that even though Coconut Grove is away from downtown Miami, smaller chef-driven restaurants have started popping up in the area – and more talk on the food scene. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami, 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’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Seatrade in Miami, Florida, the annual global summit of all things cruise, with every industry leader in attendance. Guests on the show include Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation, Richard Fain, CEO of Royal Caribbean, Tom Wolber, CEO of Crystal Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, CEO of Celebrity Cruises. Carolyn Spencer Brown, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic discusses the surprising cruise markets that are on the rise again, including Istanbul and a few others not on your radar. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Seatrade in Miami, 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’s episode Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Seville, Spain. First up, an update on recent airline failures and your real rights as a consumer. Then, a conversation with Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on his upcoming PBS special with Peter, Poland: The Royal Tour — which begins airing on public television April 22nd (check your listings). Then, Roger Dow, Chairman of the U.S. Travel Association, discusses one of the biggest challenges of the travel industry — a labor force not being large enough to keep up with its growth. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Seville, Spain.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the St. Regis in San Francisco, 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 the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. First up, Greg Harris, President and CEO of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, shares his stories about the history of the famed establishment (with some surprising exhibits and performances). And the stories behind the stories — ranging from the Velvet Underground to Prince, from Bon Jovi to the Beach Boys, and the groups and solo artists who’ve been inducted, and some surprises: the folks who haven’t been enshrined. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.   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 Mandarin Oriental, Miami in Miami, Florida. Joining Peter is Jen Karetnick, Author of The 500 Hidden Secrets of Miami, as she gives us her list of favorite lesser-known spots around Miami and the not-to-miss locations for this summer, including the Venetian Pool. Mandarin Executive Chef Mark McDonnell on the secrets of Peruvian cuisine in Miami and what the kitchen’s ORCA machine actually does. Plus, Laine Doss, Food and Drink Editor for Miami New Times , with a real-time report on the food explosion that has occurred in Miami in the last 10 years. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Mandarin Oriental, Miami in Miami, 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 Panama City Beach, Florida. Mayor Mike Thomas updates the condition of his city and the relief efforts five months after it was hit by Hurricane Michael. The good news: the beach is back. Local CBS News Anchor, Paris Janos, on the intense connection between a natural disaster and tourism, and how one storm brought the community together. Musician Barry Fish stops by to perform; Captain Brian Robinson with an update on the return of sea life and the unexpected treasures unearthed below the surface of the water by the storm, and how they will soon sink the El Dorado, a former casino boat to create the newest artificial reef. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Panama City Beach, 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 Hotel Alessandra in downtown Houston, Texas. Joining Peter is William T. Harris, President and CEO of Space Center Houston, who talks about celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and dispels the misconceptions and reveals Neil Armstrong’s real experience when he stepped on the moon’s surface. Then, Jim D. Hornfischer, Author of Ship of Ghosts: The Story of the USS Houston, tells the riveting story of the doomed ship: her history, tragic demise and how she’s remembered today. Plus, Jim Parsons, Programs Director at Preservation Houston, on why Houston is “a new invention,” how it has evolved in the last few decades and the city’s extensive — and surprising — open green spaces. And, David Bomford, Curator of The Museum of Fine Arts Houston reveals more about the largest Vincent van Gogh exhibit in North America. All this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Hotel Alessandra in Houston, Texas. See Privacy Policy at

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg broadcasts from the new Source Hotel + Marketplace in the newly developed RiNo (River North) area of Denver, Colorado. Joining the show is Colorado Governor Jared Polis, who speaks about everything from the Denver International Airport to tourism’s real impact on the economy and everything else ranging from job creation to microbreweries. Speaking of job creation, Ed Sealover of the Denver Business Journal, shares an update now that Colorado has legalized marijuana. Patricia Calhoun, Editor and Co-Founder of Westword, on the RiNo art district.  And Musician/Singer/Songwriter Sarah Slaton stops by for a special performance. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Source Hotel + Marketplace in Denver, 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 Forbes Travel Guide Luxury Summit at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Joining the show are some of the living legends in the travel and hospitality business (and Forbes five-star winners). Peter Borer, Chief Operating Officer of Peninsula Hotels, on his company’s historic win — each of the 10 Peninsula hotels around the world have received a five-star Forbes rating — the first that any hotel group has accomplished. Sheila Johnson, Co-Founder of BET and the owner of the Salamander Resorts on her personal quest for five stars, the struggle to build new hotels, and the disconnect between luxury hotels and…dress codes. Horst Schulze, the Co-Founder of Ritz Carlton, speaks about the history of luxury and how to maintain the standards. Filip Boyen, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide, reveals the changing metrics of hotel inspections, the 900 rigorous standards behind them, and the real world of undercover hotel inspectors. There’s all this an

This week’s Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the brand new Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. The resort celebrates its grand opening a week from today, and is part of the growing Marriott family in Colorado, including the Ritz Carlton and the iconic Brown Palace. Joining Peter, Brian Hostetler, from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, on the true definition of an interactive, hands-on museum. Captain Greg Pixley of the Denver Fire Department speaks about how new hotels, such as the Gaylord, stay up to code and the precautions it takes to ensure guest safety. Angelica Daneo, Chief Curator of the Denver Art Museum, details how the museum serves a large community and its responsibility of addressing the interests of a diverse audience.All  this and more as this week’s Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg  focuses on some chronic problems in the travel industry, and our experts weigh in on some common sense solutions. Joining Peter is The Wall Street Journal’s Scott McCartney on the aftermath of the government shutdown. Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, on why (or if) major hotel chains don’t lie and Costas Christ, Editor at Large for National Geographic Traveler, on the true meaning of sustainable tourism along with Fly Guy Columnist for USA Today George Hobica. Then, Anne and Mike Howard, Founders of HoneyTrek and Authors of National Geographic’s Ultimate Journeys for Two, discuss their seven-year honeymoon and sharing real experiences together and Ian McAllister, Director of Great Bear Rainforest, talks about the three years it took to make the film and the region's 'spirit bear.' There’s all this and more on this week’s Eye on Travel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Amanyara (which translates to “peaceful place”) in Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos, one of the world’s signature luxury island resorts, located in a 5,000-acre nature preserve. David Bowen, Turks and Caicos Director of Culture, joins the program to talk about the history of the Turks and Caicos as a British territory. Turks and Caicos news anchor Nadidja Parker on her secrets of the 40 islands. Amy Avenant, from the Department of Environment & Coastal Resources, expands on the untouched nature and protected areas of Turks and Caicos and the challenges that come with preserving, regulating and educating people about the region. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Amanyara in Turks and Caicos.     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 Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Joining the show is the Honorable Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP, Minister of Tourism for Jamaica and Founder, who talks about the launch of the new Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre. Taleb Rifai, former Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization speaks about the world of disruption and the flow of information that can affect travel. James Shillinglaw, Founder and Editor-in-Chief for Insider Travel Report, discusses how the sheer economic power of travel was able to get the government shutdown reversed. Gay Myers, Caribbean Editor for Travel Weekly, reports on the recovery of the Caribbean islands after the hurricanes. And what it means to visit Cuba now —legally— under the new rules of President Trump’s administration. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica. See Pri

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Omni San Diego Hotel in San Diego, California. Joining Peter is Colin Stowell, Fire Chief for San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, on California’s recent wildfires and responding to emergencies in a community that comprises 550 miles. Troy Johnson, Editor-at-large for San Diego Magazine, on the changing nature of restaurant design, the boom in Din Tai Fung places and whether or not the custom of tipping will survive at many restaurants. We’ll discuss well-known attractions, like the San Diego Zoo — the zoo’s Rick Schwartz talks about its mission to educate visitors and how it has designed its exhibits and the accessibility to animals to inspire us to think about — and act on — climate change and conservation. Plus Maritime Historian Peter Knego, on his huge (and growing) collection of artifacts and historical pieces he’s collected from shipyards around the world. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Omni San Dieg

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California. Joining Peter is Phil Savenick, President of the Beverly Hills Historical Society, who talks about the surprising beginnings of Beverly Hills (yes, the legends and unlikely events include cowboys and Indians). And Julian Gold, the Mayor of Beverly Hills, talks population growth, development and change in his charmed and high-end enclave. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, 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 the luxury Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. Joining Peter is Khadija Patel, Editor-in-Chief of the Mail & Guardian, on the history and some myths of South Africa, which still plague the nation. Then, Wayde Davy, Deputy Director at Apartheid Museum, on the era of segregation and the essential process of reconciliation in South African society. And Laurice Taitz, Journalist, Publisher and Editor of Johannesburg in Your Pocket city guide, explains Johannesburg versus Cape Town by using the analogy of a dating app. There’s all this and more as Eye on Travel  broadcasts from the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.