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John Kirk President, Editor in Chief, TravelPulse Canada

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John Kirk is President and Editor-In-Chief of TravelPulse Canada, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been in the Travel Industry for over 25 years, working in the Tour Operator and Aviation space with Porter Airlines, where he founded PorterEscapes.com, and Thomas Cook North America as SVP E-Commerce and Retail Distribution. He was responsible for some of Canada’s legendary retail brands such as, The Last Minute Club, Bel Air Travel, Avion Travel, and Algonquin Travel, covering on-line, store front, and call centre, with annual retail sales in excess of over 500 million dollars generated by a retail sales force of over 350 Travel Advisors across Canada.

Latest Articles By John Kirk

Mar 25, 2020 11:16 AM ET

John Kirk on COVID-19: Refunds, Cancellations and Chargebacks

We're aware there's incorrect or misleading information circulating out there from passenger rights advocacy groups and our EIC John Kirk wanted to set the record straight.
Jan 15, 2020 7:22 PM ET

Air Canada Rolls Out New Airbus 220

Watch as John Kirk, Travel Pulse President, speaks with Air Canada Executive Vice President Operations, Craig Landry, at the gala launch event in Montreal at the company's headquarters.
Jan 14, 2020 2:28 PM ET

Open For Business: Grand Bavaro Princess Live with Sunwing

John Kirk and Sunwing Travel Group EVP, Eric Rodriguez, take an in depth look at the all new Grand Bavaro Princess in the Dominican Republic. 1-2-1 Mobile DR style.
Jan 14, 2020 6:31 AM ET

Dominican Republic on the Rebound: Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Plus More

Kevin Froemming Playa Resorts EVP & CCO spoke to us about the Dominican Republic on the rebound, their remarkable relationship with agents, and the all new Hyatt Ziva and Zilara in Cap Cana. Check out the interior of the Indian restaurant!
Jan 13, 2020 7:20 AM ET

Stars Shine at Playa Spotlight Awards

TravelPulse Canada was on hand Friday night in the Domnican Republic for the Playa Spotlight Awards, held at the new Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara, a gorgeous property located in a gated community in Cap Cana. The Travel Agent took home "Best Home Based Network," Penny Martin was on hand to accept the award.
Dec 10, 2019 6:58 AM ET

John Kirk with Jeroen Hanlo Food & Beverage VP - Karisma Hotels & Resorts

We had the opportunity to interview Jeroen Hanlon, Karisma Hotels and Resorts Vice President of Food and Beverage, inside one their many hydroponic greenhouses, where we discussed how important sustainability is to the group.
Nov 7, 2019 7:40 AM ET

Duncan Bureau Appointed Global SVP at Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways has announced that popular Canadian Airline executive Duncan Bureau has been tapped as their new Senior Vice President Global Sales & Distribution
Oct 23, 2019 6:55 AM ET

PHOTOS: AIC's Showstopper Awards in Los Cabos

TravelPulse Canada was at the AIC Hotel Group Showstopper Awards this week at the brand new Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos. The annual awards celebrate this year's top-producing agents and is an industry favourite.
Oct 17, 2019 6:41 AM ET

John Kirk with Donovan White, Director of Jamaica Tourism Board

TravelPulse Canada's Editor in Chief goes one on one with Jamaica's Director of Tourism, Donovan White.
Oct 10, 2019 6:25 AM ET

“I Will Fly On That Plane": Turkish Airlines CEO on 737 Max

Travel Pulse Canada was the exclusive Canadian Travel Trade media outlet on hand at The Turkish Airlines Corporate Club Conference held on October 8th, bringing one of the most important corporate travel events on the calendar to Istanbul.