John Kirk

Aug 20, 2019 10:15 PM ET

1-2-1 With Kevin Froemming, Playa Resorts' CCO

If you are looking for a solid update on Playa and the many things that are going on, this is it - the best way to get brought up to speed, sort of speak, and hear it straight from the big Boss. Take a few minutes of your day and listen to what Mr. Froemming has to say.

Aug 19, 2019 6:20 AM ET

1:2:1 With Ash Tembe at Hard Rock Punta Cana

TravelPulse Canada's EIC John Kirk met with Ash Tembe, VP Global Field Sales at AIC Hotel Group at Hard Rock Punta Cana and got the scoop about what agents need to know when booking clients at a Hard Rock.

Jul 9, 2019 11:46 AM ET

Lindsay Pearlman Joins Travel Leaders

Former Ensemble Co-President has joined Travel Leaders as Senior Vice President.

May 13, 2019 8:18 AM ET

WestJet to be Acquired by Canadian Invest Company, Onex

In a move that sent shockwaves through the Canadian travel community, WestJet today it’s being purchased by Canadian investment company Onex, headed by Toronto-based Gerry Schwartz.

May 7, 2019 6:17 PM ET

1:2:1 with Flemming Friisdahl, Founder, The Travel Agent Next Door

TravelPulse Canada EIC John Kirk went one to one with Flemming Friisdahl, Founder, The Travel Agent Next Door, at their annual conference in Puerto Vallarta last week.

Apr 23, 2019 7:10 AM ET

1:2:1 with WestJet's Jane Clementino

Our EIC John Kirk speaks with Jane Clementino, Director, Agency Sales, WestJet on the "New" WestJet and how important travel advisors remain to the airline as a key component to their overall distribution strategy.

Apr 10, 2019 5:04 PM ET

ACTA Offers Apology Over Partnership Controversy. Is It Enough?

Last week as reported by TravelPulse Canada ACTA had received unprecedented backlash from the industry after Virtuoso announced an exclusive partnership agreement. Today ACTA has offered up a third attempt to provide clarity to the announcement.

Apr 4, 2019 9:17 AM ET

Industry Shocked Over ACTA Exclusive Retail Partnership

Virtuoso announced an “Exclusive Consortium” partnership yesterday causing many in the trade to cry foul.

Apr 2, 2019 5:57 AM ET

1:2:1 with Frank DeMarinis Talking New Uplift Partnership and More

TravelPulse Canada EIC John Kirk went 1:2:1 with TravelBrands President and CEO Frank DeMarinis at their annual agent appreciation night held Monday in Toronto.

Feb 25, 2019 7:20 PM ET

EXCLUSIVE: Quintana Roo Governor Gonzalez Talks Strategy and Growth

Travel Pulse Canada was invited to sit down with Quintana Roo Governor Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez for a private, one-on-one interview.