Anthony Melchiorri News

Travel Channel announces the renewals of four popular series, expanding its first quarter 2014 programming slate.

Today, at parent company Scripps Networks Interactive's Upfront presentation at Alice Tully Hall in New York City, Travel Channel unveils to the advertising community many of the new original series rolling out over the next year.

Travel Channel has greenlit production of a new one-hour special, TRIP OF A LIFETIME, premiering tonight, January 30, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Travel Channel presents the first ever "Trip of a Lifetime" programming event and sweepstakes, launching tonight, January 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Travel Channel presents the first ever "Trip of a Lifetime" programming event and sweepstakes, launching on Sunday, January 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Travel Channel has set a wake-up call for 13 more hotels struggling to stay afloat in an all-new season of HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE premiering on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Host and 'hotel fixer' Anthony Melchiorri is back to save failing hotels for season two of the critically-acclaimed original series.

Travel Channel has greenlit production of a new one-hour special, TRIP OF A LIFETIME, premiering on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Following the success of the premiere seasons of Travel Channel's original series BAGGAGE BATTLES, HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE, TOY HUNTER and TRIP FLIP, the Network has greenlit production for second seasons of its four newest shows. In addition to re-upping a second 13-episode season of TOY HUNTER, six additional new episodes have been added to the current run of the hit show - including a holiday special to air in December.

Following the success of the premiere seasons of Travel Channel's original series 'Hotel Impossible' and 'Baggage Battles,' the Network has greenlit production for second seasons of both hit shows. 'Baggage Battles' will begin filming 14 half-hour episodes in July, and 'Hotel Impossible' will begin filming 13 one-hour episodes next month as well. Additionally, a third season of Travel Channel's popular original paranormal investigative series, 'The Dead Files,' will premiere on Friday, August 10 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE Travel Channel's new original weekly one-hour series, premiering Monday, April 9, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Travel Channel today announced plans to order additional episodes of two of the network's new original series, a week prior to their scheduled debuts. Five additional episodes of HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE will be produced to bring the first season to a total of 13 one-hour episodes, and six additional episodes of BAGGAGE BATTLES will bring the season to a total of 12 half-hour episodes.

Travel Channel has greenlit two new original unscripted series and announces the development of two original travel series to complement the Network's robust programming slate for 2012. New series include ADAM RICHMAN'S BEST SANDWICH IN AMERICA featuring popular host and 'comfort food czar' Richman as he travels from coast to coast on his personal quest to find the BEST sandwiches made in the U.S.A.

HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE Travel Channel's new original weekly one-hour series, premiering Monday, April 9, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Travel Channel has greenlit a robust slate of programming for 2012 including eight original docu-series that will both entertain and inspire viewers who are passionate about discovering new places while enjoying the unexpected side of travel.

Staybridge Suites, Times Square launches 'Big Broadway Break' contest for aspiring performers. The contest is open to performers nationwide by submitting a video of themselves performing one of two classic Broadway songs, 'Give My Regards to Broadway' and 'I'm Always Chasing Rainbows' to Staybridge Suites Facebook page(www.facebook.com/staybridgesuitestimessquare).

Aspiring or working cabaret singers under the age of 30 will have the chance to compete in the Algonguin Oak Room's cabaret singer competition, with the deadline set at Sept. 15