Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Now Larimar in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We’ll have American expat Ashlee Dubinsky and her decision to move to the Dominican Republic. Then, Ellen Mannaert, Editor and Co-Founder of Best of Punta Cana, on why (and how) you should go beyond the beaches and resorts in Punta Cana, with some of her secret locations and experiences. There’s all of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Now Larimar in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the British West Indies — and from the Quintessence Hotel on Long Bay in Anguilla. We’ll discuss the Quintessence: it’s a hotel with a remarkable story and an unconventional American owner — mega trial lawyer Geoffrey Fieger, who built the hotel to his own standards and in just one year secured Relais and Chateaux status. How does the lawyer who represented everyone from Dr. Jack Kevorkian to Scott Peterson emerge as a premiere hotel owner? That’s just part of the Anguilla story. Melinda Blanchard, Founder of Blanchard’s Restaurant (and bestselling author) has another great story of her long-standing love affair with the island. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Quintessence Hotel in Anguilla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year's final episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg highlights some of the best interviews from 2019. Listen for exclusive discussions with Mateusz Morawiecki, the Prime Minister of Poland, Award-Winning National Geographic Travel Writer Costas Christ, Travel Weekly's Editor-in-Chief Arnie Weissmann, Mike Boyd, the President of Boyd Group International, and much more.  Tune in next week for another year of adventures! Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Arts District in Dallas, Texas and the new Hall Arts Hotel. First, a look at the transformation of Dallas and the art scene, led by the vision of Craig Hall. We’ll also talk to the CEO of the Perot Museum, Linda Silver, and Kourtny Garrett, the woman driving the resurgence of downtown Dallas. And Patricia Meadows, Hall Art Hotel Art Curator, on the art direction of the guest rooms within the new hotel. There’s all of this and more on this week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Hall Arts Hotel in Dallas, Texas.  Have a travel question? Then ask Peter. E-mail him at peter@petergreenberg.com, or tweet your questions to @petersgreenberg (include #AskPeter). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Signature Travel Network Annual Global Summit at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. We’ll a report on what to expect in the world of travel for next year, with Alex Sharpe, President and CEO of Signature Travel Network. Milton Pedraza, CEO of the Luxury Institute, and Clark Massad, Vice President of Global Partnerships for IGLTA, on the evolution of gay and lesbian travel. Then, we’ll take a deep dive into the Las Vegas strip and the latest news on a city constantly reinventing itself with “Flip the Strip” radio host, Melinda Sheckells. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Signature Travel Network Annual Global Summit at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, joins us in Saudi Arabia to discuss the opening of the Kingdom — and the restored UNESCO World Heritage site of Diriyah Gate. He argues that there’s no travel destination with a story as unique as well as the special circumstances that brought very few visitors here before — with many more coming now. And all of this happening in the shadow of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi a little more than a year ago. Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, discusses the spike in global tourism and human connectivity – and where it meets hospitality. Raha Moharrak, the first Saudi woman to summit Everest, speaks about the immense change women in Saudi Arabia have experienced and how she — and the rest of the country– is adjusting. And Her Royal Highness Princess Adhwa also stops by to discuss the radical progression of female rights. There’s all this

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the iconic Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida. We’ll take a look back at the remarkable history of this hotel (for starters, Frank Sinatra both entertained and lived there). And both Scarface and James Bond movies were shot there. Joining us is Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber on the last 20 years of evolution in Miami Beach and the city’s approach to climate change and rising water levels. Then, Elizabeth Wheaton, Environment & Sustainability Director for the City of Miami Beach, explains the issue of rising water that residents of Miami Beach combat. We’ll talk about the museums you don’t know about and how the Fontainebleau chef cooks for the guests in 1,600 rooms. There’s all of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane. Peter is joined by The Independent’s Travel Editor Simon Calder, with a report on the world’s longest flight as well as the real impact on travel by the continuing confusion and concerns over Brexit. Jerry White, London Historian and Author of Mansions of Misery: A Biography of the Marshalsea Debtors’ Prison, stops by to talk about the history of prisons in London and the unique characteristics of the three great debtors’ prisons in the city. Plus, what’s that smell? Lance Patterson, CEO of British perfumery icon Penhaligons, speaks about creating scents the old fashioned way for royalty as well as individual hotel guests. There is all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s epsiode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Kimpton Fitzroy in London, a legendary hotel (and architectural showpiece) that most Americans don’t know about. Simon Calder, Travel Editor for The Independent, discusses the collapse of the famous Thomas Cook travel agency and its global impact on the tourism industry. Caroline Bremner, Head of Travel and Tourism Research at Euromonitor International, with her 2019-2020 forecast, and a few surprises as we enter the election cycle in the U.S. And in our continuing series of conversations with travel industry leaders, we talk with two heavy hitters: Keith Barr, CEO of InterContinental Hotels, on what travelers really expect from hotels — and the current mega acquisition boom among big hotel brands. There’s all this and more as Eye on Travel broadcasts from the Kimpton Fitzroy in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from onboard the new Norwegian Encore on its first cruise from Bremerhaven, Germany to Southampton, United Kingdom. Joining Peter on the broadcast is retiring Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO, Andy Stuart, to speak about his long tenure in the cruise line industry and the move towards more responsible, sustainable practices — the move towards eliminating single-use plastics on ships and seeking cutting-edge carbon emission goals. Then, Cruise Critic’s Adam Coulter discusses the fastest growing cruise markets around the world, with a few surprises.  There’s all of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from aboard the Norwegian Encore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices