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Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — The Rubens at the Palace Nov 22, 2017

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes fromThe Rubens At The Palace in London, England. It’s a hotel whose history is ingrained in more than three hundred years of hosting royalty, (it was even an army headquarters during World War II). This week, Roger Dow, President and CEO of the US Travel Association, reports on the decline of inbound foreign travel to the U.S. for a second year in a row, and what it means, not just to the economy, but to us as travelers. National Geographic‘s Costas Christ talks about the dangers of over tourism in some of our favorite, most loved destinations in the world. Speaking of hot spots, Lonely Planet Editorial Director Tom Hall tells Peter Greenberg his picks for the globe’s must visit places for 2018. On the flip side, Farhad Heydari, International Executive Editor of American Express magazines, talks about the tourist hot spots that dropped off the radar and may be making a comeback. David Hoskings, Director of the Treadright Foundation, talks about travel and philanthropy, ranging from used hotel soap to the real and positive impact tourism can have on communities when it is responsibly managed. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from London at the Rubens at the Palace.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg -- Best of Florida! Nov 10, 2017

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg takes a tour through Florida. The first stop is Tampa Bay, which is known for a mix of historic architecture and modern landmarks, bustling business districts, and scenic waterways. Bob Buckhorn, the Mayor of Tampa, joins Peter Greenberg to talk about the exploding growth happening in the urban core of the city. Next up is Miami, home to a bustling art scene, vibrant nightlife, and shopping. In addition to tranquil beaches and thriving Cuban communities. Cruising back north, our tour of the state finishes in Orlando. While often referred to as “The Theme Park Capital of the World,” we explore its flourishing culinary scene. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg tours the Sunshine State.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg —Special Midsize City Broadcast Nov 01, 2017

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg takes a look back at some great midsize cities of America. These are the cities that don’t boast an international airport, but have a rich culture and history. First up is Norfolk Virginia, with an amazing waterfront presence (not to mention the US Navy). Then it’s off to a great (and often overlooked) city—Syracuse, New York, which still has many cobblestone streets and 24 nationally registered historic places. And speaking of history, we’ll finish in York, Pennsylvania, a city undergoing a large cultural renaissance. There’s all this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from three cities in America that may not be on your radar, but should.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Museum Rebroadcast: Denver, NOLA, Philly Oct 25, 2017

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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 the conflict. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg celebrates the best of America’s museums.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — Las Vegas Tribute Oct 11, 2017

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — Branson, Missouri Oct 04, 2017

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — Franklin, Tennessee Sep 27, 2017

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — Langham Place, New York City Sep 20, 2017

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — Royal Lahaina Resort in Maui, Hawaii Aug 30, 2017

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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.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — Virtuoso Travel Week, Las Vegas Aug 23, 2017

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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, Roomer, connects hotel cancellations with people who want to buy them. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today With Peter Greenberg comes from Virtuoso Travel Week at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

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