TRAVEL
CHANNEL BUILDS ON CURRENT PROGRAMMING SUCCESS WITH BIG ADVENTURE,
CRAZY-FUN ESCAPES, FAMILIAR FAVORITES AND BOLD-FACED NAMES
Queen Latifah and Friends Reveal ‘The Best Place To Be’ in July Series Premiere
NEW YORK (March 29,
2016) – Fun and adventure will top the itinerary every night of the
week with Travel Channel’s new programming slate taking off this spring.
With five consecutive months of ratings gains, Travel Channel is well
positioned to build on the success it has enjoyed with such entertaining
travel pros as Josh Gates (“Expedition Unknown”), Bert Kreischer (“Bert the Conqueror”), Jack Maxwell (“Booze Traveler”), Anthony Melchiorri (“Hotel Impossible”), Adam Richman (“Secret Eats with Adam Richman”), Don Wildman (“Mysteries at the Museum”) and Andrew Zimmern (“Bizarre Foods” franchise).
The network has commissioned more than 400 original programming hours,
including premiere episodes of 16 returning series. It also has more
than 35 new series and pilots in the pipeline.
Two
new series will take some of the world’s biggest stars off-the-beaten
path to their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and sightsee. “The Best Place To Be,”
a new series from Queen Latifah, is an invitation to discover the world
through the eyes and access of Hollywood's hottest A-List celebrities. “Celebrity Adventure Club”
offers an intimate adventure of discovery and exploration with actors
Jon Cryer, Terry Crews and Eric Stonestreet. Currently, “Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan” searches for exotic critters around the world.
In addition to bold-faced names, Travel Channel also is committed to creating content in broad categories that provide the perfect escape.
The network’s additional programming themes include adventure/quests;
crazy places; culinary travel; epic outdoors and “Dive In,” which
focuses on water-related activities.
“Look
for more Travel Channel shows like ‘Expedition Unknown’ and ‘Bizarre
Foods’ that provide much-needed escape from the daily grind,” said
Courtney White, senior vice president, programming, Travel Channel.
“We’ll travel to plenty of farflung and fascinating places, eat
mouthwatering foods and have lots of laughs along the way. We’ll spend
time in warm-climate locales that viewers can’t get enough of – like
Hawaii, Florida and the Caribbean. And we’ll even embark on a worldwide
search with Josh Gates for the legendary Yeti in ‘Expedition Unknown: Hunt for the Yeti.’”
New series “Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food,” delivers a fresh perspective on culinary travel by sharing a locals-only experience with the James Beard award-winning chef. “Secret Eats with Adam Richman”
uncovers hidden dishes around the world. Viewers also will journey to
crazy places, where thrill-seekers immerse themselves in daring,
treacherous and sometimes downright painful adventures. Returning series
“Bert the Conqueror,” and the new series with actor/comedian Brian Unger, “Dartboard Road Trip,”
will add a humorous spin on travel that showcases the country’s most
awesome rides and roadside attractions. In the two specials of “You Only Live Once,” explorer
Mikey Kay travels the globe to unexpected places to uncover amazing
adventures, surprising cultures, extraordinary cuisine and interesting
people. Additionally, beginning this summer, “Ghost Adventures”
featuring Zak Bagans and his paranormal investigative team, returns with
new episodes that explore some of America’s most haunted locations.
“Everest Air Rescue” (wt) is one example of the epic outdoors, adrenaline-fueled stories of adventure that are coming to the network, while “7 Water Wonders,” “Top Secret Swimming Holes,” “Island Explorers” (wt) and “Life’s a Beach” will kick off eight Sunday nights of programming that viewers can dive into this summer.
Below are the new and returning series on the Travel Channel spring/summer 2016 programming roster:
“Mysteries at the Museum”
Season premiere: Thursday, April 7, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
Host
Don Wildman digs into the world’s greatest institutions to unearth
extraordinary relics that reveal incredible secrets from the past.
Through compelling interviews, rare archival footage and arresting
recreations, “Mysteries at the Museum” illuminates the hidden treasures
at the heart of history’s most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes
and bizarre encounters.
“Hotel Impossible”
Season premiere: Monday, April 18, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
As
one of the network’s top-rated series for 2015, this new season of
“Hotel Impossible” is filled with big surprises, moving moments,
outrageous characters and unforgettable transformations. Armed with over
20 years of experience in the hospitality business, a no-nonsense
approach and a team of skilled designers, host and hotel expert Anthony
Melchiorri is on a mission to revive and repair every property he
visits. Some hotels will follow his advice and be saved, others won’t!
“Bert The Conqueror”
Season premiere: June
The
thrills and excitement are bigger and more daring than ever as Bert
Kreischer scours the country to take on the most exciting rides and
challenges. “Bert the Conqueror” showcases the fun and ingenious side of
America, all through the eyes of a man who throws himself into
everything with a smile, a laugh and a scream.
“Bizarre Foods”
Season premiere: June
“Bizarre
Foods” with Andrew Zimmern is here with exotic eats from around the
globe! Zimmern believes that the best way to explore other cultures is
by sharing food, even though what’s common fare in one country may be a
challenge for the Western palate. In “Bizarre Foods,” this adventurous
eater infiltrates markets and restaurants taking viewers behind the
scenes to savor the local cuisine. This curious traveler is game for
anything and knows the most interesting food is found closest to the
source.
“Dartboard Road Trip”
Series premiere: June
Get
ready to hit the road in “Dartboard Road Trip”! Host Brian Unger is
throwing two darts at a map of the U.S. and wherever they land, he has
the perfect road trip itinerary. Unger is cruising from point A to point
B with spontaneous pit stops for some of the best food, adventures and
places to sleep.
“Food Paradise”
Season premiere: June
We're
serving up hefty plates of the country's tastiest, most mouth-watering
and decadent meals. We're talking BBQ bliss, super stuffed sandwiches,
boatloads of bacon, incredible Italian entrees and finger-licking deep
fried dishes – and that's only the beginning. Travelers love to eat
their way across America and we’re giving them a guide, counting down
all the must-eat spots across the country to have a one-of-a-kind dining
experience. So bring your appetite and your stretchy pants as we dive
into a healthy portion of “Food Paradise!”
“7 Water Wonders”
Series premiere: June
Across
the world, resorts are constantly redefining the pool experience to
draw in more guests and up the wow factor with water features. From high
octane water slides and lazy rivers to panoramic infinity edges and
full service swim-up bars, it's clear pools are an integral part of the
vacation industry. On “7 Water Wonders,” we dive into seven resort pools
per episode highlighting over-the-top amenities and breathtaking
design. So whether you are looking to soak, slide, sunbathe or swim,
we’ve got your next aquatic vacation destination.
“Top Secret Swimming Holes”
Series premiere: June
You've
never seen swimming holes like these! We’re on a mission to uncover
the world's most secluded, sexy and extreme natural places to cool off.
We'll hike, climb, boat and even dog-sled our way around the globe to
track down the most amazing places to take a dip, jump off a cliff or
explore underwater caves. From a crystal blue 100-foot waterfall buried
deep in an Arizona Indian Reservation and the ancient Mayan underwater
caves of Mexico to the country's oldest commercial quarry in Vermont and
the only place on Earth where you can share your swim with a manatee,
"Top Secret Swimming Holes" gives you the keys to unlock the adventure
of a lifetime.
“Xtreme Waterparks”
Season premiere: June
“Xtreme
Waterparks” take viewers on an all-access, adrenaline-filled ride on
the wettest, wildest, most over-the-top and exhilarating water rides in
the world. This series showcases some of the most insane water slides
that will thrill even the craziest adrenaline junkies.
“The Best Place To Be”
Series premiere: July
“The
Best Place to Be" follows A-List celebrities as they take us on an
all-access trip to their favorite cities around the world. From the
moment they touch down, some of the world’s biggest stars take us off
the beaten path to show us their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and
sightsee.
“Ghost Adventures”
New episodes: July
Lockdown
your Saturdays with the fearless team from Travel Channel’s “Ghost
Adventures.” Paranormal investigators Zak Bagans and Aaron Goodwin,
along with A/V techs Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley, travel to haunted
destinations where they meet with locals, eyewitnesses and experts to
piece together the haunted history of each site. They then begin a
dusk-to-dawn “lockdown” investigation, using the latest scientific
gadgets and technology to confront the reported paranormal activity and
document key evidence in an effort to uncover the truth behind each
haunted mystery.
“Island Explorers” (wt)
Series premiere: July
From
Hawaii to the Caribbean and beyond, each episode of “Island Explorers”
(wt) follows our adventurous hosts as they discover the best
off-the-beaten path spots on one island, from spectacular sights and
off-the-hook adventures to secret beaches and enticing places to eat.
“Life’s a Beach”
Series premiere: July
So
many people work year-in, year-out for those brief vacations, dreaming
of escaping permanently to their own slice of heaven. “Life's a Beach”
celebrates the real stories of people who went for it – leaving their
normal lives behind to pursue an everlasting beach paradise. Viewers
will get an inside look at the fascinating tips and tricks these
beachcombers use to create these magical lifestyles.
“Secret Eats with Adam Richman”
Season premiere: July
Shhh…Adam
Richman has a secret! In "Secret Eats with Adam Richman," the foodie
and in-the-know host crisscrosses the globe on the ultimate quest to
uncover hidden food treasures that are unique, surprising and delicious.
He unveils a combination of off-the-menu items and off-the-grid
restaurants – some that are even hidden to locals.
“Andrew Zimmern’s Driven By Food”
Series premiere: August
Chef
Andrew Zimmern believes the best way to explore a town is to get to
know the locals first, and who better than a cabbie. In “Andrew
Zimmern’s Driven by Food,” Zimmern discovers the off-the-grid dives,
daring adventures and the fun only insiders know how to find. With his
guide – whether it’s a shikara driver in Kashmir, a gondolier in Venice
or a taxi driver in the Deep South, Zimmern shares a locals-only
experience, discovering the uniqueness of every destination.
“Big Time RV”
Season premiere: August
“Big
Time RV" gives viewers an all-access pass inside America's largest, and
one of the most prestigious, RV dealerships located in Tampa, Fla., and
Tucson, Ariz. While touring and testing every make and model of RV
available, the expert sales force and first-rate customization center
work together to satisfy the demands of RV lovers looking to buy or rent
the biggest, most over-the-top RVs in the business.
“Celebrity Adventure Club”
Series premiere: August
"Celebrity
Adventure Club" hands the camera to some of the most fascinating people
in the world and asks them to explore what compels and inspires them.
Celebrities travel around the world to take viewers on an intimate
adventure of discovery and exploration on a variety of subjects
including the marvels of space exploration with Jon Cryer, the rebirth
of Motor City with Terry Crews and the intrigue of World War II
espionage with Eric Stonestreet.
TRAVEL CHANNEL
is a multiplatform travel lifestyle brand with the core mission of
providing inspiring and compelling programming that takes viewers beyond
their everyday destinations, making the unfamiliar familiar, whether
it's around the world or around the block. A dual feed network that is
also available in HD, Travel Channel is the world’s leading travel media
brand, and is available in over 89 million U.S. cable homes. Owned and
operated by Scripps Networks Interactive (NASDAQ: SNI), Travel Channel
has offices in Knoxville, Tenn. and New York, N.Y. Scripps Networks
Interactive (NASDAQ: SNI) also owns and operates HGTV, DIY Network, Food
Network, Cooking Channel and Great American Country.
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