UPDATE: The Belize Tourism Board has offered Barsky a free vacation to Belize in exchange for a Belizean-themed sweater. The proposed garment would feature one of the destination’s top tourist attractions: the Great Blue Hole or Lamanai. The trip would, of course, include a stop at the site he chooses …

FORT LAUDERDALE — For many flight passengers arriving Friday in Fort Lauderdale, it was supposed to be the start of an idyllic week cruising the Caribbean. Then, the deadly shooting in baggage claim happened. Cruises have gone forward, but not without delays, arrangements for traumatized travellers and some dampening of …

SAN DIEGO — SeaWorld San Diego is ending its long-running killer whale show after years of outcry and falling attendance prompted it to renounce theatrical orca displays. The show that featured killer whales cavorting with trainers and leaping high out of the Shamu Stadium pool will have its final performances on …

NEW YORK — A winter storm bearing down on the Southeast U.S. with the possibility of snow, sleet and freezing rain is threatening to disrupt weekend travel. On the other side of the pond, blizzards swept parts of eastern Europe on Friday, causing some train, ferry and airport cancellations. Turkish Airlines cancelled …

Click for the full image! TORONTO – Just think about what slogans have done for global brands like Nike and McDonald’s and you’ll realize how effective a few words can be. But coming up with a good slogan is harder than it looks, as many tourist boards can certainly attest …

VANCOUVER — Cathay Pacific Airways has promoted Ross Cronin to Director, Sales & Marketing Canada, with overall responsibility for the airline’s passenger sales & marketing communication strategies in Canada. A veteran of the aviation industry, Cronin has spent over 22 years with Cathay Pacific Airways, most recently as Sales Manager, …

TORONTO – As Canadians, we aren’t known for touting our own horn, but when someone else does it we’re all for it! The New York Times has ranked Canada as the #1 destination on its ’52 Places to Go in 2017’ list, citing this year’s 150th anniversary as a top …

TORONTO — CIT Tours’ new 2017 Europe brochure offers customizable tours and features everything from extended independent rail tours to new FIT packages, City Breaks and Wine & Gourmet itineraries. New rail tours include a seven-day Rome and Puglia tour including accommodation in a traditional trullo, a five-day Tale of …

LONDON — The dream client for any travel agent is the one who keeps coming back. And according to a new survey by LGBT-friendly travel company OutOfOffice.com, no one is more likely to come back than lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travellers. The results, which were released to coincide …

VANCOUVER — Rocky Mountaineer is encouraging Canadians celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in their own backyard with its latest Stay & Play offer. Available now through to March 3 on qualifying GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf service packages, passengers receive up to $600 in added value to spend on dining, cruising, sightseeing and …