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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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