Whether you’re from Shanghai or San Francisco, Smithers or Salmon Arm, this BC Day is a great time to explore B.C. The tourism industry is enjoying record growth throughout the province. For example, hotel occupancy (year-to-date) is up in cities like Vancouver (+4 per cent) and Kelowna (+2.8 per cent) …

LONDON — A Norwegian teenager of Somali origin is suspected of going on a knife rampage through London’s tourist hub of Russell Square, killing an American woman and injuring five other people, police said Thursday. The London force sent extra officers into the city streets and mobilized counterterror detectives, but …

VANCOUVER — A sharp spike in travel to Latin America helped boost Vancouver International Airport’s passenger numbers in the first half of 2016. Overall, the airport saw 10.5 million passengers between January and June, up 8.1 per cent from the same period in 2015 — a jump that puts the …

SAINT LUCIA – The Saint Lucia Tourist Board has launched its annual travel agent incentive program, Saint Lucia Agent Months, otherwise known as SLAM. Created to showcase the destination to visiting travel agents, SLAM runs through Nov. 30,2 016 and includes booking incentives and special rates on accommodations. The tourist …

MEXICO CITY — Mother Earth is wreaking havoc in several destinations around the world, with everything from hurricanes and volcanic eruptions putting a dent in travellers’ plans. Tropical Storm Earl is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before it makes landfall, probably in Belize, forecasters said Wednesday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center …

Vancouver, BC, Aug 2, 2016. The August weather forecast is warm and sunny, so ideal for camping. However, demand for camping spots has reached an all-time high in 2016 with many locals staying home due to the US exchange rate, a strong inflow from European visitors and the return of …

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Airbnb is suing the city of Anaheim over a law that regulates short-term rentals. The Orange County Register says Thursday’s suit argues the city violates free-speech rights and federal law by holding Airbnb responsible when users post listings for illegal short-term rentals. Anaheim is home to Disneyland …

TORONTO — ENVOY Networks is on the move! The distribution company, which specializes in custom marketing solutions for the travel industry, is relocating its Western Canada warehouse to meet the needs of their growing business. “This is an exciting time for ENVOY. We’re busier than ever and expanding at an …

Feel like the cold weather is still a long way away? It’s not as far as you think. Don’t wait till your summer staff heads back to school – now is the best time to plan your fall/winter recruiting. This preparation also plays a key role in helping you prepare …

TORONTO — Ever used a barf bag? No? Well, you may need one at these airport runways, considered by Business Insider to be the most terrifying runways in the world. The popular news site recently compiled a list that included 15 of the world’s most nail-biting, vomit-inducing, white-knuckling airport runways. …