FORT MYERS — Gunfire erupted at a nightclub hosting a swimsuit-themed party for teens in Florida, leaving two teens dead and at least 17 other people wounded, officials said Monday. This represents another hit to Florida’s image, which suffered last month after a shooting at an Orlando nightclub. It was …

A Canadian Transportation Agency study says air travellers with severe allergies to peanuts, nuts or sesame seeds face little risk from other people on a plane who may be eating snacks containing those products. The probe, which was launched following a directive by former transport minister Lisa Raitt, consulted experts …

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 …

While the cooler summer temperatures may have hurt beach traffic, tourists are still flocking to the Okanagan and they are hitting up more wineries than ever before. BC Wine Institute marketing director Maggie Anderson says wineries up and down the Valley have seen an increase in traffic, despite the rain. …

TORONTO — It was two years in the making, and now Toronto Pearson’s new preclearance process is up and running. This project at Toronto Pearson International Airport is the fourth largest U.S. CBP port of entry to the United States, and was developed to meet new U.S. CBP regulatory requirements …

LOS ANGELES — Who needs Uber when you can ride your luggage to the airport? Luggage manufacturer Modobag has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the world’s first motorized, rideable carry-on smart luggage. The campaign funding goal of US$50,000 features limited Early Bird specials of 30% off as well as …

MISSISSAUGA — The number of players in the OTA market just got smaller – and one company got a whole lot bigger – with Red Label Holdings’ purchase of online retailer itravel2000. Red Label Holdings Inc., parent company of TravelBrands and Redtag.ca, announced this morning that it had reached an …

MADRID — Despite recent terror attacks in Europe and around the world, travellers have not been deterred from packing their bags and venturing out, says the UNWTO. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, 2016 started on a strong note for international tourism, with tourist arrivals growing by 5% …

LONDON — Authorities say two commercial airline pilots have been arrested at Glasgow Airport on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol, shortly before they were due to take off on a trans-Atlantic flight. Canadian airline Air Transat says the two crew members were arrested before a Glasgow to …

OTTAWA — The Canadian government urged travellers to remain calm in Turkey amid a failed coup attempt last Friday, and advised Canadians not to travel to the country. Global Affairs Canada has updated its website to include an advisory against non-essential travel to Turkey. A security update reads: “The Turkish …