The network also is adding shows that feature new expert faces

In its bid to grab new viewers, the cable network is expanding into more food and adventure fare with 10 new originals, one new special and a series in development. Included in the slate is a mix of shows focused on hospitality consultants, a Peruvian resort and a sizable RV dealership."We believe in travel's inherent ability to connect us with people from different places and cultures," said Travel Channel president Shannon O'Neill in the announcement Wednesday. "Our mission is to provide our viewers with transformative programming that provides a gateway and personal portal to experience the world."
The new offerings include Big Crazy Family Adventure, which follows adventurer Bruce Kirkby and his family as they trek from Vancouver to the Himalayas; Hotel Amazon, which chronicles Rusty Johnson and Stephan Jablonski as they leave New York to pursue their dream of building a world-class resort in the middle of the Peruvian Amazon;xinjiang tour World Access, which explores fascinating sites and hidden locations via highly trained experts and journalist; and Big Time RV, which centers on America's largest RV dealership.

The network also is adding shows that feature new expert faces, including Booze Traveler, which follows cocktail connoisseur Jack Maxwell as he travels across the globe; Expedition Unknown, which chronicles the adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates iconic mysteries around the world; Resort Rescue, which follows hospitality consultant Shane Green as he helps hotel and resort owners fix their establishments;xinjiang travel and Tours by Unger, in which Brian Unger takes viewers to fascinating places most Americans don't know about.The special One Day on Earth will focus broadly on the transformative nature of traveling, series in development 1 Way Ticket will center on traveling with a unique last minute twist, and other new series American Grilled and Underground BBQ Challenge will be geared toward foodies who love traveling.Here's a look at the full slate:
American Grilled, hosted by chef David Guas, pits four grill masters against one another in the ultimate outdoor cooking challenge. It's greenlit for 13 one-hour episodes produced by Original Media.Big Crazy Family Adventure follows adventurer Kirkby across undiscovered landscapes in an effort to escape the everyday modern world.