As Canada braces for what’s expected to be an incredibly active wildfire season, Abbotsford, B.C., company Conair is hustling to train aerial firefighters. The National’s Ian Hanomansing spends a day in the cockpit learning what it takes to fight fires from the sky.
MONTREAL — Air Canada has pressed pause on a new seat selection fee just two days after it implemented the policy, but not before drawing the ire of some travellers online. For years, Air Canada customers with economy fares have been able to change the seat automatically assigned to them at check-in, free of charge. However, travel agents received notice from the company less than two weeks ago that lower-tier passengers who had not purchased a seat in advance would have to pay a fee if they wan
A Royal Caribbean International Alaska voyage became a cruise to nowhere over the weekend.
The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began to construct a large black screen on a stretch of sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The reason: misbehaving foreign tourists. (AP Video: Ayaka McGill)
Emerald has a history of river cruises. It's now investing more into ultra-luxury ocean "yachts," with the next one slated to sail up to 128 guests.
China Southern Airlines is launching its first direct passenger flight from the megacity of Shenzhen to Mexico City, which will also set the record as the longest flight from China.
The city may be in the middle of a desert, but watering holes are everywhere. As the newest pool in town in 2024, the Oasis Pool deck at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas has thought of everything a reveler with discerning tastes could want from a Vegas pool scene. There are seven pools, five bars, two restaurants, a gaming area, and to top it all off, LIV Beach, a day club spin-off of the Miami Beach hotspot, LIV.
With dozens of hotel pet programs to choose from, here's an option that might work for you and your fur baby the next time you travel.
If you are an American who dreams of living a life outside the country, chances are that you have well-traveled destinations romanticized in mind: London, Paris or some tropical island with crisp blue...
Air Transat flight dispatchers have voted to strike. Global's Nathaniel Dove looks at why and how it could affect travel.
You can enjoy a walk along a nature trail shaded by live oaks as you explore the grounds, and a marsh boardwalk takes you out over a tidal creek where flatboats would tie up to take cotton and other goods to market.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Around 30 men are crammed into a Kabul classroom, part of the debut student cohort at a Taliban-run institute training tourism and hospitality professionals. It’s a motley crew. One student is a model. Another is 17 and has no job history. The students vary in age, education level and professional experience. They're all men — Afghan women are banned from studying beyond sixth grade — and they don't know anything about tourism or hospitality. But they are all eager to p
I finally made it to Hawaii this year. I tried to plan and research before the trip, but there were still some things I wish I'd known beforehand.
From dim sum to deep-dish pizza and lobster rolls, these are some of the world's most famous foods and where to taste them.
Visitors to the Louvre have dubbed the crowded experience 'torture' as famous landmarks suffer from overtourism
The highly anticipated Royalton CHIC Antigua on Dickenson Bay features swim-out suites, seven restaurants, beachfront pools, and a spa.
TORONTO — Airline caterer Gate Gourmet has reached a tentative agreement with food service workers nearly two weeks after they walked off the job, meaning travellers through Toronto may soon find a full menu option on flights once again. A ratification vote will take place throughout Monday and if workers approve the collective agreement, Teamsters Canada said employees will be back on the job Tuesday. About 800 catering workers at Toronto's Pearson airport went on strike on April 16, leaving th
While "We'll always have Paris," the City of Light might not be affordable for everyone -- especially for retirees who live on a fixed income. Retiring in Europe is a dream for many Americans, and...
A United Airlines flight from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver on Sunday was diverted to San Francisco.
I spent nearly $6,000 for an all-inclusive Wakaya Island Resort and Spa stay. I was the only guest at the hotel, and I thought the money was worth it.
TORONTO — Employees at airline caterer Gate Gourmet have voted in favour of a tentative deal with management, putting them back on the job Tuesday. About 800 workers at Toronto's Pearson airport went on strike on April 16, leaving thousands of passengers without meals. The employees cook, package and deliver food and drinks to planes for service on board. Air Canada and WestJet had to limit their meal offerings during the two-week job action. Teamsters Canada, which represents the workers, said
