GLASGOW — With all this talk about closing borders dominating the news, one tiny airport in Scotland is turning back the clock to a simpler time when airport security was virtually non-existent. Acting as an example of hope in today’s turbulent times is Campbelltown airport in Southwest Scotland, whose new …

The B.C. government says increased airline traffic through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is continuing to bring more international tourists to the province — particularly from China and India. Both the government and YVR say this increased capacity is due to rate cuts that make it a more affordable destination for …

Discovering your own backyard. Travel experts say more stay-at-home vacations will be a top travel trend in 2017. “Staycations are becoming very popular. You can drive to a local destination or you could be a tourist for a week and kind of take that tourist mindset,” says Stephen Joyce, CEO …

2016 was a winner for B.C. tourism as more than 5.1 million international visitors arrived in the province from January to November– a 12.2 per cent increase compared to 2015 – according to the B.C. government. Those numbers, taken from Statistics Canada data, show that more than half a million …

The Okanagan will star as a woodland battlefield for a Hollywood movie. Los Angeles-based producer and former Enderby resident Rick Dugdale was scouting Kelowna, Vernon, Lumby and Enderby earlier this week for the Second World War epic Peace, which is based on the book by best-selling author Richard Bausch. Dugdale …

Parks Canada is inviting Canadians and visitors from around the world to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary at national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas from coast to coast to coast. To mark this special year, we’re offering free admission to natural treasures operated by Parks Canada. These important …

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles International Airport will be getting new fingerprint and iris scanners for passengers who want to speed through security lines. The Los Angeles Times reports Saturday that biometric screening company Clear will install kiosks by the end of March in Los Angeles and at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson …

HOUSTON — A cruise booking for a family of four will usually bring home a hefty commission for travel agents. But a possible commission on the world’s most expensive trip will have agents laughing all the way to the bank. Experiential travel boutique DreamMaker has designed a trip around the …

CHICAGO – Three brands, one hotel. This was the vision of First Hospitality Group (FHG) and Hilton, who’ve announced a joint effort to open Hilton’s first triple-brand hotel in Chicago. Consisting of a Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, the hotel will connect via …

TORONTO — Booking.com has announced that it will be opening a customer service call centre in Toronto this April, the company’s fourth in North America. The new 53,355-square-foot facility will add hundreds of new jobs, says the company, and will provide 24/7 service to guests and accommodation partners through incoming calls, …