Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg celebrates the best of America’s museums, with a look back at some of this year’s memorable moments in history as displayed, in many cases on an interactive basis, by many of these museums. First, the radio show broadcasts from the Mile High City, where the Denver Art Museum houses a collection of more than 70,000 works. Then, it’s on to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. The museum, which sits on a six-acre campus in downtown New Orleans and spreads across five pavilions, has been designated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States. Then the radio show airs from one of America’s newest museums—the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia served as a crucial hub in the Revolutionary War, and is a fitting location for this museum. The museum houses the most impressive collection of artifacts and spans the scope of the war and includes art, manuscripts, printed works, and arms used by all sides

In support of the victims of the recent shooting in Las Vegas, this week the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show featured a special rebroadcast. The original show aired from the Nobu Hotel in Caesars Palace on June 27, 2015, and featured hotel developers and restaurateurs of Las Vegas. This destination depends heavily on travel and tourism for its economic base. If you would like to help those affected by this tragic event, you can donate to many individual crowdfunding accounts.You can also make donations to organizations such as the United Way of Southern Nevada, the American Red Cross, or the Salvation Army Southern Nevada Chapter. If we’re truly travelers in the best sense of the word, we should do everything we can to travel and help. 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 Branson, Missouri, a city with its own unique history and culture. Karen Best, the Mayor of Branson, discusses Branson’s growth and the new attractions on the strip. Branson Fire Chief Ted Martin explains how he started out as a volunteer firefighter and works to keep the city and its residents safe. Mary Kellogg, Co-Owner of the Titanic Museum Attraction, discusses the museum and its exhibits, including a replica of part of the ship. The Entertainment Writer of Branson Tri-Lakes News Joshua Clark talks about the misconceptions people have about the city and how it has changed in the last twenty years. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Branson, Missouri. 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 Franklin, Tennessee—one of the best and biggest little small towns in America. Just 17 miles outside of Nashville, Franklin is steeped in American history and culture. Last weekend Franklin played host to Pilgrimage Music Festival, headlined by Justin Timberlake. Joining me is Kevin Griffin, lead singer of Better Than Ezra, and historian J.T. Thompson, Executive Director of the Lotz House Museum.  We also hear from Deputy Fire Chief Glenn Johnson and his recent trip with his special rescue team helping out in Houston after Hurricane Harvey.  Then, Dr. Ken Moore, Mayor of Franklin, discusses what brought him to Franklin originally, and why he’s stayed. There’s all this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg from Franklin, 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 Langham Place, New York on New York's historic Fifth Avenue. We'll have an update on both hurricanes Harvey and Irma and what you can do to help the devastated islands and destinations. Alex Davies, Transportation Editor for WIRED Magazine talks about Harvey, Houston, and automobiles. Author and Historian Donald Miller talks about Manhattan, Fifth Avenue, and what has and hasn't changed. Chef Michael White stops by to talk about Ai Fiori, his restaurant at the hotel, and keeping menus simple. Eric Kayser of Maison Kayser talks about all things bakery and butter. There's all this and more as Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from Langham Place in New York City. 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 Royal Lahaina Resort in Maui, Hawaii. The Royal Lahaina is a classic Hawaiian hotel, one of the last to be family owned and run. Albert Perez, Executive Director of Maui Tomorrow discusses the importance of managing growth and what can be done to preserve the magic of the islands. George “Keoki” Freeland, Former Executive Director at the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, discusses Lahaina’s several eras, their respective history, and the massive change that has come about from the transition from the plantation era to the tourist era they’re living today. Underwater Marine Photographer David Fleetham reports and updates on the huge endemic population of fish in Maui. There’s all this and more as Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the Royal Lahaina Resort in Maui, Hawaii. 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 17th Annual Virtuoso Travel Week. More than 6,000 leaders in the travel industry have an unprecedented 350,000 meetings—which works out to about 2.9 years of networking—and a few billion dollars of luxury travel business. Joining Peter Greenberg will be Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch with a front line report on the state of the travel industry. Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Chairman of Silversea Cruises, talks about the boom in five-star luxury cruises. Pierre Parisien, Senior Director of Show Quality at Cirque du Soleil, talks about celebrating the oldest Cirque show “O,” which opened nearly 20 years ago. Costas Christ, Editor-at-Large for National Geographic Traveler and Global Sustainability Strategist for Virtuoso Travel Network, discusses the pillars of sustainable travel and the difficulties of training employees and educating the public. Plus, the founder of Roomer talks about innovating the underworld of hotel cancellation policies. His app, Roo

This week Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from EAST, Miami at the Brickell City Center in Miami, Florida. Joining Peter Greenberg will be Mark Hatfield, Assistant Aviation Director and Chief Security Officer at Miami International Airport, to talk about airport security and the wild things—and animals confiscated by the TSA. Carlos Frias, Food & Dining Editor at the Miami Herald, reveals why Miami restaurateurs are loving Peruvian food with an Asian twist. Maruchi Mendez & Roxanne Vargas, Authors of 100 Things to Do in Miami Before You Die, sit down and talk all things Miami. Chef Nano, East's Executive Chef of Quinto La Huella on how Argentinean and Uruguayan culture shapes his menu. There's all that and more as Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from EAST Miami. 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 Carnival Paradise enroute to Havana — and then the show continues from the new Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana. Joining Peter Greenberg will be Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, on the cruise line’s commitment to Cuba and how it fits into Carnival’s global strategy. Stefano Bonica, the first Carnival captain to cruise into Cuba, discusses the challenge and promise of Cuba cruising. Xavier Destribats, Chief Operating Officer of The Americas at Kempinski Hotels and General Manager of Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana, shares his challenges of opening a new hotel in a historic Havana building. Rosamaria Caballero, Director of Cuba Experience at Carnival Cruise Line, talks about the legal challenges of visiting Cuba and some of the 12 exemptions which currently allow Americans to travel there. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg sails on board the Carnival Paradise and in Havana at the Gran Hotel

This week's Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa Bay, Florida. Tampa, Florida’s third largest city, is a great mix of historic architecture and modern cultural landmarks, Everywhere you look there’s Cuban and Spanish culture-infused flavor and accessible waterways. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn stops by to talk about how getting turned down from Navy pilot school brought him to Tampa—and how and why he’s never left. Curator of History at Tampa Bay History Center Rodney Kite will provide a short course on Florida’s history. Eric Hovland, Curator at The Florida Aquarium talks about his love of sharks; Editor at Tampa Bay Times Ernest Hooper reveals some of his Tampa secrets, including going to The Bunker for amazing coffee and a Cuban tostada. And, speaking of food, Andrea Gonzmart, fifth generation Owner of Columbia Restaurant in Ybor city, shares her secret culinary stops. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa Bay

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from one of America’s best museums—The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stephen Watson, Executive Vice President and COO of The National WWII Museum, talks about the museum’s innovative approach to telling the thousands of World War II stories. Award-winning Chef John Besh discusses supporting local communities in post-Katrina New Orleans. Doug MacCash, Entertainment Editor at The Times-Picayune, discusses the vast art scene and staggering number of galleries in New Orleans. He also talks about post-Katrina New Orleans and the city’s future—including Bourbon Street and his favorite local jazz clubs. Plus, the show wouldn’t be complete without Burton Benrud, President of Café du Monde, who talks about the cafe’s history and Peter’s addiction to beignets. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac

This week, Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, nestled in the 482-acre Bonnet Creek Nature Preserve. George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com, reports on hurricane season and travel insurance, and when you're covered (and when you're not). Want to ignore the brochures? Seth Kubersky, Author of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2017 and contributor to the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, shares some of Disney’s park secrets. Craig Pittman, Author of Oh, Florida! How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country, talks all things Florida—shark bites, sinkholes, cloud formations, and the lightning capital of the western hemisphere. Pamela Landwirth, President and CEO of Give Kids the World, discusses the impact of organizations like Make a Wish — and how they give families a chance to travel together to Orlando — many for the first — or sadly, the last time. She also talks about their special 186-room all-volunteer resort. Faiyaz Kara, the re

This week, Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the legendary Crescent, Amtrak’s historic former Southern Crescent line—the rail route between New York’s Penn Station and New Orleans. The train goes back to 1849, and the route goes through 13 states and 30 separate stops. It’s a moving history lesson of the American South—past Civil War battlefields, new age Southern cities, and Louisiana bayou country. The trip also happens as Amtrak goes through a major change of leadership. Richard Anderson, Former CEO of Delta Air Lines, is about to take over America’s railroad at a time when it needs the most help. Joining me will be Kevin Riley, Editor of the Atlanta Journal Constitution and John Flynn, American singer and songwriter. Flynn performs original songs inspired by the sound, the rhythm, and the history of the train. Even Charles Frazier, Owner of Weidmann’s Restaurant in Meridian, Mississippi, comes on board with the restaurant’s signature black bottom pie—a graham cracker crust with dark chocolate g

This week, the Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the largest, hippest, and fastest growing borough in New York City—Brooklyn—and the cutting edge, very cool The William Vale Hotel. Brooklyn Historian Ron Schweger drops by to talk about some hidden Brooklyn history. Carolyn Murnick, Senior Editor at New York Magazine, discusses the culinary explosion taking place in Brooklyn, where food has become synonymous with entertainment. The biggest deal these days is all the tuna poke establishments opening all over the borough, and she recommends walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, at least once. Freddie Pikovsky, Founder and CEO at Off Track Planet, discusses the local booming art scene. There’s all of that and more as the Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn. 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 new and fascinating Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia was one of the crucial hubs of the American Revolution, and this museum explores the dynamic story of the American Revolution using its expansive collection of art, manuscripts, and printed works from the Revolutionary Period. This is history presented in an interactive way. Immersive galleries and recreated historical environments engage people in the history and continuing relevance of the American Revolution. Historian Sandy Lloyd talks about Robert Morris’ contribution to the Second Continental Congress. Irene Levy Baker, Author of 100 Things To Do in Philadelphia, shares with us the best off-the-brochure food Philadelphia has to offer. Mike Solomonov, the winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for best Chef, talks about his innovative menu items at Zahav (especially the bread!). Philadelphia’s Fire Commissioner, Adam Thiel reports on his favorit

This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow in Washington, D.C., one of the largest travel conferences in the world, with more than 6,000 leaders in the largest industry in the world coming together. Joining Peter will be Chris Thompson, CEO of Brand USA, Roger Dow, President and CEO of the US Travel Association, to discuss the economic impact of the proposed expanded laptop ban. Janelle Smith to talk about a website organized by 12 different U.S. government agencies, ranging from the Park Service to the Bureau of Land Management to U.S. Fish and Wildlife — Recreation.gov —as an invaluable resource on all the opportunities/land/marine reserves, archives, libraries, lighthouses operated by federal agencies that are open to the public. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow in Washington, D.C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

This week, Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Annual Global Summit, from Bangkok, Thailand. Each year, heads of state, leaders of industry, ministers of tourism, and Fortune 500 CEOs in travel and tourism gather in a different country to discuss the cutting-edge issues facing the industry. This week, Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia, joins the show to discuss disruptor airlines and how budget carriers are changing the way the airline game is played. This includes new aircraft and some surprising new routes. David Scowsill, President and CEO of WTTC, talks about world travel in the era of the Trump presidency; Cassie De Pecol, Founder of Expedition 196 and holder of two Guinness World Records—she just became the fastest person and fastest female to visit every sovereign nation in the world—talks about her 18-month and 10-day journey around the world. She even made it in—and out—of Syria. Kelly Craighead, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce, disc

This week, Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the Prince de Galles Hotel in Paris, France. We’ll take a look at the history of the Prince de Galles, which was first constructed in 1928 on the Avenue George V. Hotel historian, Andreas Augustin, tells us some great stories about the hotel, including one about the legendary Marlene Dietrich. Jake Cigainero, a New York Times reporter living in Paris, chats with Peter Greenberg about what brought him to Paris from Texas in the first place and some of the places he brings friends when they come to visit, including his favorite hidden gems in the city. Cedric Maupoint, Chief Sommelier at La Scene restaurant, discusses his favorite dishes and how he chooses what goes on the menu. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the Prince de Galles Hotel in Paris. 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 Amigo in Brussels, Belgium. The hotel building dates back to the early 16th century when the Spanish misunderstood the word “amigo” and thought it was the Flemish word for “prison.” The building served as a prison for centuries. It’s located right in the heart of the Grand Place in the middle of Brussels’ historic center. Joining Peter Greenberg will be legendary hotelier Sir Rocco Forte with a front line report on the state of hospitality, and Belgian Chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud will discuss why chocolate dominates Belgium. Then there’s the Brussels Beer Project, and Founder Olivier de Brauwere explains why he started an urban beer project in a city already famous for its exceptional beer. Brussels Historian Roel Jacobs gives his special insight into the most iconic statue in Belgium: the peeing boy. Then we’ll get a report from American expat Chris Burns about what keeps him in Brussels. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today With Peter

This week, Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, Canada at the annual Virtuoso Summit. Joining Peter Greenberg Michael Wiebe, Vancouver Park Board Chair, talks about the city’s well known Stanley Park—as well as the other 240 parks in Vancouver. We’ll talk about high tea at Fairmont Empress in Victoria and the city’s exploding food scene with Neal McLennan, Food Editor at Vancouver Magazine, and Canada’s best bartender Grant Sceney stops by with some mixology magic. Mijune Pak from Top Chef Canada and FollowMeFoodie.com talks about Vancouver's Asian influence and her favorite places to eat in the city. There’s all of that and more as Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.