Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach Nov 06, 2019

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California. Tom Donovan, Managing Director at The Resort at Pelican Hill, discusses the evolving definition of luxury travel and how Pelican Hill is adjusting to guest needs — and ever-changing expectations. Paul Burnett, Author of Surfing Newport Beach: The Glory Days of Corona Del Mar, discusses growing up surfing in Orange County and how the culture of surfing has changed in the region — but is bigger than ever. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, CA Oct 30, 2019

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California. Joining Peter is Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek, on the city’s preservation efforts and architectural heritage. Food Writer Frier McCollister on the gastronomic explosion in Pasadena, not to mention his special Northwest Pasadena taco survey (more than 30 taco places). And historian Jared Cowan on his patented walking tour of Pasadena, and how much the Langham plays a part in the city’s rich movie history. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah Oct 23, 2019

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This week’s Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. Mark Nelson, Executive Director of the Heber Valley Railroad, talks about the past, present, and future of this special train. Chris Waddell, Hall of Fame Paralympic Skier, shares his incredible story about adaptive skiing after the accident that left him paralyzed. And Kailyn Richardson, two-time Olympian and former U.S. Ski Team member, speaks about her record skiing speed of 85 miles per hour — and what she’s doing now. And Sara and Rob Sergent, discuss the growing — and surprising — business of distilling in Utah (hint: they’re also making single malt whiskey). There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — Signature Travel Network Summit in Austin Oct 16, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Wynn and Encore in Las Vegas, Nevada Oct 09, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — NoMad Las Vegas Oct 03, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ Sep 25, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Kingsport, Tennessee Sep 18, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Four Seasons Resort & Residences in Anguilla Sep 11, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Alabama Sep 05, 2019

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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.