DUBAI — In an era of instant gratification and Youtube sensations, is there such a thing as too many selfies? According to The Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, the answer is a resounding yes! Karry On reports that the five-star hotel recently found itself at the centre of a public …

TORONTO — Following its success in its introductory year, Auto Europe’s ‘Drive Your Rewards Travel Agent’ rewards program has been renewed, offering agents the chance to earn even more valuable rewards. Agents can begin earning after only three completed bookings. Prizes range from gift cards to Maine Lobsters to airfare for …

KUALA LUMPUR — In what can be considered the dumbest travel accessory in history (and a major security faux-pas), a holidaymaker’s carryon bag is causing double takes across social media. Spotted at Kuala Lumpur International Airport last week was a passenger carrying a bag emblazoned with the slogan: “This bag …

The federal government is helping to grow Indigenous tourism. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett says just over $3 million will be spent for the implementation of a five-year national strategy to support and promote both new and existing Indigenous tourism businesses, enhance product and market readiness, increase the …

ORLANDO — The Canadian dollar is getting an extra boost, thanks to SeaWorld Parks’ extended Canadian Resident Ticket Offer. The offer includes Canadian Resident pricing for a day at SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or SeaWorld San Diego. The details are as follows: SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay …

MIAMI — A Missouri couple vacationing in Florida had a close encounter with an alligator when it leapt into their airboat and became wedged in the boat’s railing. Passengers screamed as 30-year-old Tylor Hindery of Springfield, Missouri, captured the moment in a Facebook live video posted Tuesday. Hinderey tells the …

TORONTO — More than half of travel agents say their sales are up and 60% of agencies are reporting gross sales revenue of $500,000 or more. Nine out of 10 agents say they’re optimistic about the future of the retail travel industry. More stats are available in Travelweek’s recently released …

MANCHESTER — Get that man a drink, stat! A man from Cheshire in North West England has been handed a seven-month jail sentence for shouting “what does it take to get a f***ing drink in this place” over the intercom while on a flight last August. Matthew Worrall, 28, was …

TORONTO — Becoming home based is now the norm for many Canadian travel agents, says a new survey, with over half of respondents making the leap in the last five years. Commissioned in December by The Travel Agent Next Door, the independent survey of almost 200 Canadian hosted travel agents found …

ALBANY, OR — We’ve all heard of Downward Dog – but Downward Goat? A free-spirited woman in Albany, Oregon has come up with a revolutionary – and adorable – new way to practice traditional yoga – with a goat. Yes, you read correctly. Lainey Morse’s goat yoga classes have become …