Chris Robinson (radio personality)
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Chris Robinson is a Canadian broadcaster known for his content concerning travel and vacations.[1][2] He is sometimes consulted by Canadian media and travel organizations for his views on development in the travel industry, both in Canada and internationally.[3][4][5] He has conducted weekly radio shows[6] on "The Chris Robinson Travel Show",[7] initially on Newstalk 1010 CFRB[8] and then on AM 740 in Ontario and CJAD 800 in Montreal, Quebec. The shows air at 11 AM on Saturdays and Sundays in Ontario[9] and on Saturdays in Quebec.[10] Robinson owns and operates a blog about travel[11] with details about his travels in association with the radio programs, as well as Facebook,[12] Pinterest[13] and podcasts[14] of the Travel Shows. Robinson is also a travel writer who contributes to several publications.[15][16][17][18]
Background
Robinson was born in Northampton, UK in 1956 and was educated at Wellingborough School, before completing a degree in Geography at Magdalene College, Cambridge University in 1978. He married Dara Beard in 1979. They have two sons: Phillip (1989) and Tim (1994). In 1995, the family moved to Toronto, Canada, and became Canadian citizens.
Career
Robinson's professional background is rooted in travel; commencing in the UK in the late 1970s when he joined
References
- ^ "Travel Show Website About Chris".
- ^ "Zoomer Radio Hosts".
- ^ "Travel Press".
- ^ "Travel Press".
- ^ "Travel Show Website News Section".
- ^ "Celebrating 1000 broadcasts".
- ^ "Travel Show Website".
- ^ "Radio Station change".
- ^ "Zoomer Radio AM740".
- ^ "iHeart Radio CJAD 800 Montreal".
- ^ "Chris' Travel Blog".
- ^ "Travel Show Facebook".
- ^ "Travel Show Pinterest".
- ^ "Travel Show Podcasts".
- ^ "Ensemble Vacations Magazine".
- ^ "Dreamscapes Magazine".
- ^ "EverythingZoomer.com Travel Club".
- ^ "Travel Show Website Chris' Articles".
- ^ "Discover America".