World Tourism

SAN FRANCISCO – Travellers are going hog wild over an adorable pig named LiLou, who’s been tasked with making people happy at San Francisco International Airport. The Juliana-breed therapy pig is gaining worldwide fame for her outlandish outfits (think pink tutus and pilot hats) and brightly painted nails, and is …

Winter is in full swing and the Hawaiian sunshine is calling. Check out this list of winter deals to get snowbirds to the Hawaii’s islands and out of the cold. ISLAND OF HAWAII The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is offering a rare 4th Night Free package for limited dates in …

DALLAS — The holidays tend to bring out the best – and worst – in people. While the sound of Christmas carols and jingle bells may transform some of us into the merriest version of ourselves, to others it might induce the kind of behaviour that grates at the nerves. …

CHARLESTON — A Southwest Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Charleston, South Carolina, after a baby was born in the middle of the flight. Airline spokeswoman Melissa Ford tells local news outlets that Flight 556 was on its way from Philadelphia to Orlando, Florida, on Sunday when a woman …

MONTREAL — After a year-long, head-to-toe makeover, Air Canada’s international Maple Leaf Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau airport is finally open. Located between gates 52 and 53, the new lounge measures 1,022 square metres and has seating capacity for 259 customers. Highlights include floor-to-ceiling windows, a full service bar, live food station with …

TORONTO — CostSaver, operated by Trafalgar, has announced that it is expanding its travel adventures to include the Americas, launching the brand new ‘USA, Canada & Mexico 2017’ program. Featuring both Regional Experiences and Panorama Tours styles of travel, the program showcases 14 different journeys throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico …

BRUSSELS — Next time you raise a glass of Belgian beer, rest assured: It’s a cultural experience. UNESCO added Belgian beer to the list of the “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” on Wednesday. Belgium is known throughout the world for its wide array of tastes, from extreme sour to bitter, …

SOUTHLAKE, Texas – In an effort to increase acceptance of virtual payments by buyers and suppliers, Sabre Corporation and its partner Conferma have integrated the Sabre Virtual Payment solution for air tickets into the Sabre Red Workspace, used by over 425,000 agents around the world. An industry first, the enhanced …

OTTAWA — The federal spending watchdog says the government has no way of telling whether its billion-dollar border plan is improving security or helping speed the flow of travellers between Canada and the United States. Auditor general Michael Ferguson says while departments and agencies completed many commitments of the high-profile …

TORONTO — The Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Canada Sales team has been busy spreading pixie dust across the country while promoting Disney’s latest offer: 25% off tickets for Canadian residents. CAA MississaugaLeft to Right: Jake Bax & Jenny Watts, CAA Mississauga Travel Consultants & Ed Day, District Sales Manager, Walt …