Eye on Travel

Radio Guests – Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas – Aug. 13, 2011

Locations in this article:  Las Vegas, NV London, England

Is it safe to travel to London and the United Kingdom? How will the riots affect end-of-summer travel? Peter and Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch discuss the impact of recent unrest in the United Kingdom.

What makes a public bathroom great? Turns out it’s more than cleanliness. Design, art, and eco-initiatives were all considered in the third annual America’s Best Restroom study.

Plus, Peter will sit down with celebrity journalist Robin Leach, comedian George Wallace, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin, and many, many more.

On Saturday, August 13, Peter will broadcast his radio show from the EXTRA Lounge at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso, comments on the recent London riots and offers tips on his favorite hotspots.

Robin Leach, celebrity journalist and host of VegasDeluxe.com, gives Peter this summer’s Vegas dish.

George Wallace, actor and headlining comedian at The Flamingo, talks about playing Vegas and life on road.

Mary Jo McConahay, author of Maya Roads: One Woman’s Journey Among The People of the Rainforest, offers her insight on the beauty of the ancient ruins and the history of the Lacandon people of Mexico.

Sabrina Zimring, survey editor for America’s Best Restroom Awards, shares the winners of the best restrooms in the country and the survey’s exclusive vetting system.

Dustin Rixey, new chef at Strip House, talks about the new menu and the restaurant’s notorious 24-layer cake.

Carolyn Wincer & Jay Johnson, space agents for Virgin Galactic, discuss the logistics of booking space travel and the people who want to be among the first space tourists.

Robert Earl, owner of Planet Hollywood, talks about the growing Planet Hollywood empire, and his new Marvel Mania restaurant.

Dawn Christiansen, staff member of Teacher EXCHANGE, describes how Clark County principals, teachers, administrators, businesses, community organizations, and local citizens worked together to improve local public schools.

Joe Sharkey, New York Times columnist, debates Peter on recent TSA security policy upgrades.

Robin Antin, founder of Pussycat Dolls, sits down with Peter to share her pick for Vegas night spots and the recent Pussycat Dolls comeback.

Peter will be taking your calls and answering your travel problems on the air!
Call in with your travel questions at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837) or email peter@petergreenberg.com. (Write “ASK PETER” in the subject line.)

For more on Peter’s broadcast location, check out the Web site of the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.