Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the United NationsWorld Tourism Organization's Global Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This year, the summit focused on sustainable tourism in a world dominated by disruption. Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, joins the show to discuss the prevailing geographical ignorance about the Caribbean, even though it’s one of the biggest tourism regions in the world. St. Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet also weighs in on their challenges. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from United Nations World Tourism Organization Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica. 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 Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C. Named after the property's two most distinguished residents, John Hay and Henry Adams. The Hay-Adams has been a major fixture in Washington since 1928 with a strategic location in Lafayette Square with a view overlooking the Washington Monument and White House. The Hay-Adams has accommodated guests such as Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and several U.S. Presidents. This week, Chief Curator of the National Air and Space Museum Peter Jakab, PhD stops by to talk about some of the museum's most fascinating artifacts. Warren Rojas, Editor of Eater DC, discusses the meteoric rise in the local food scene. Sherri Dalphonse, Executive Editor for Washingtonian Magazine on Washington’s coolest monuments and the revitalization of it's waterfront. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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 phi

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. 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 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. 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 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