Interviews from the Travel Show


Though the Travel Show is live each week, Chris interviews guests from time to time when he is on location or when key figures in the tourism industry are visiting Toronto.

Here are a selection of short 3-5 minute interviews from places around the world - including a Cowboy Poet in Arizona and a guide on an historic steam train in the Yukon.





Israel


   Chris talks to Stas Misezhnikov, Tourism Minister of Israel, about the religious and historical sites of Israel and how you can use The Bible as your guide book to Jerusalem.
     

Ottawa


   Chris talks to Philippe Kopcsan, General Manager of Le Cordon Bleu, Ottawa. Chris finds out what's new at Cordon Bleu and the secrets of what goes on in the kitchen! Newly arrived in Canada after many years spent in the southeast Asia, Philippe is bringing a very fresh perspective to this gastronomic icon.
     

Peru


   Chris talks to Isabela Falco, Director of Promotions for Country Image at PromPeru about the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Machu Picchu on 24 July, 2011, about the secrets of Peruvian cuisine and how to make the perfect Pisco Sour.
     

Kenya


   Chris talks to Cecily Mbarrie, Assistant Minister for the Ministry of Tourism of Kenya about the rich tourism experience, her own special favourites and hidden secrets including great Golf – who knew?
     

Kenya


   Chris talks to Muriithi Ndegwa, Managing Director of the Kenya Tourist Board about the romance of Kenya and how Will proposed to Kate in Kenya
     

Scotland


   Chris talks to Denise Hill, Head of International Marketing for VisitScotland, about how to plan your trip to Scotland, the not-to-be-missed sights and her own personal favourites
     

Scotland


   Chris talks to Dr. Bruce Durie, Head of Scotland’s Ancestral Steering Group, about how to trace your Scottish Ancestry and why Scotland’s records system is unrivalled anywhere in the world
     

Ottawa


   Chris talks to Elizabeth McRae, Director Communications Services, for the Museum of Nature about hands-on activities and great fun for everyone at the newly renovated Museum.
     

Yukon


   Chris talks to Laurie Cone, Guide on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, an historic steam train journey rooted in Gold Rush times that travels through spectacular scenery in the Yukon.
     

Arizona


   Chris interviews poetic cowboy Bud Strom in Tucson, Arizona. Bud writes cowboy poetry that celebrates the Western culture and way of life.