Talking Travel with John Kirk

What makes G Adventures different from a typical vacation? In this episode David Green, Managing Director of Canada and VP global sales for G Adventures explains how small group travel, authentic local experiences and community tourism are changing the way Canadians explore the world, and learn why purposeful travel creates deeper connections, supports local communities and delivers experiences th...

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oy, Oy, Oy! Really great discussion with Robin Mack, Managing Director of Tourism Australia event in Toronto on March 2 at 1 King West. A few real nuggets of information in here on Canadian travel to the land down under.. oh... and ya.. my Aussie accent gets shot down real quick.. if interested the video version can be found here. Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Goo...

After encephalitis left him a full-time wheelchair user, veteran travel advisor David Lyons Black rebuilt his business around accessible travel — and uncovered an industry still riddled with gaps. From “on request” hotel rooms to inconsistent standards, he speaks candidly about risk, responsibility, and dignity. This episode is a wake-up call for advisors, cruise lines, and hoteliers alike. Make s...

G Adventures Founder Bruce Poon Tip in conversation with John Kirk at #GXJordan. It's doozy, but worthy of your time. We cover a lot of ground. Community Tourism continues to drive every decision made at G Adventures, and there is no sign of slowing down. Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcast  , Spotify   or your favourite podcast service. 

Today, international Women's day,  we sat down with two incredible women who are changing the way Canadians fly.. Well kind of.  Air Canada  announced a huge refresh of their onboard menu items and snacks today.  One of which, is a pretzel which you are going to love. You may be thinking.. Pretzel's Kirk seriously?  Listen in,  and enjoy the journey as Jackie Harkness,  Managing Director...

If you are Canadian or live somewhere in the North East US,  Porter Airlines is more than likely a familiar name to you. Launched in 2006 out of Toronto City Airport, now known as Billy Bishop Airport, the Airline has patiently grown into a celebrated Canadian Airline winning multiple awards.  Now the company  has moved into to the world of Jets with  their ever growing fleet of Embraer E195-2 Air...

Join us as we tour the all Celebrity Excel during her official naming ceremony. Allan Brooks Canadian Director Market Sales walks us through what makes the Edge series so remarkable.  Watch the episode here - Copy and paste the link below.. https://www.travelpulse.ca/videos/cruise/babbling-brooks-with-john-kirk-episode-1-video  Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcas...

Allan Brooks Canadian Director of Market Sales for Celebrity Cruises get into the nitty gritty with me on what makes Celebrity unique to travellers and the evolution of a cruise traveller.  We had a blast " Talking Travel " while at a " Golf Simulator " in Toronto. Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcast  , Spotify   or your favourite podcast ser...

Bruce Poon Tip Founder & CEO of legendary Canadian adventure company G Adventures spoke with John Kirk in Cusco Peru during the companies annual event. They touch on community tourism, and what philanthropy means to his organisation, the efforts of Planeterra plus more. Enjoy! Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcast  , Spotify   or your favourite podcast service...

John Kirk sat down with NCL's Chief  Sales officer and talks cruising! During this exclusive interview she reveals some exciting information about the cruise lines newest addition " The Prima "  We hope you enjoy this conversation1 Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcast  , Spotify   or your favourite podcast service. 

We conducted a live  interview from Saint Lucia with their  Canadian  representative Rod Hanna. He provides some pretty interesting  insights on what traveling to Saint Lucia is like during COVID  Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcast  , Spotify   or your favourite podcast service. 

Fantastic banter during this episode of Kirk Talks Travel. Prime edit for our intro. Incredible similarities between the Music and Travel industries. We talk about those, his recovery from a stroke and the broken neck that sidelined him for a period of time. ENjoy Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcast  , Spotify   or your favourite podcast service. 

Originally aired on May 11, 2020 as COVID-19 circled the globe wreaking havoc on the travel,  tourism and hospitality  industries we had the opportunity to sit down during a Facebook LIVE interview with Saint Lucian Tourism Minister. It as a devastating, and frightful time with many unknowns. Interesting to sit back and listen to this conversation from alomost 8 months ago. Enjoy. Make sure to fol...

Originally Aired April 28, 2020 - The Bahamas has done well with COVID-19, but a country that’s extremely reliant on tourism is eagerly awaiting the day when Canadians and Americans can again arrive on its sunny shores. Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcast  , Spotify   or your favourite podcast service. 

Original Air Date  June 1, 2020.  It was fantastic to spend some time with Bruce in the early days of the pandemic. His thoughts and views were engaging and insightful. One of our most viewed episodes available on now on Kirk Talks Travel Podcast. Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcast  , Spotify   or your favourite podcast service. 

Original Air Date - November 3, 2020 - We sat down with ACTA president Wendy Paradis,  she walked us through the devastating impact  COVID is having on Travel advisors across the country, and what the efforts the associations is working on with the Federal Government to ensure some level of sustainability. Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcast  , Spotify   or your...

Kirk Talks Travel live from the rooftop bar of the Royalton Chic Cancun, with  the Sunwing team, Deana Murphy and Dave Wright. Listen as they walk through their first travel experience since the lock down. In-flight, the airport experience, Hotel check-in we cover it all. Make sure to follow  on Apple Podcast , Google Podcast , Amazon Podcast  , Spotify   or your favourite podcast service.