Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Travel Today with Peter Greenberg–Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Apr 10, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Mandarin Oriental Miami in Miami, Florida Apr 03, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Panama City Beach, FL Mar 27, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg–Hotel Alessandra in Houston, Texas Mar 20, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg–The Source Hotel and Marketplace in Denver Mar 13, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Forbes Travel Guide Luxury Summit 2019 Mar 06, 2019

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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 and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Forbes Travel Guide Luxury Summit in Beverly Hills.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Feb 27, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg–Travel Problems…Travel Solutions Feb 20, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Amanyara in the Turks and Caicos Feb 13, 2019

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Montego Bay, Jamaica Feb 06, 2019

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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.

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