The resort report: what’s new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN A look at the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new properties and noteworthy packages.  Grand Canyon Glamping Resort   Located minutes from the rim of Grand Canyon West, the all-new Grand Canyon...

Company offers vacations in remote areas IAN STALKER Chile-based resort company explora says it hasn’t been resting on its laurels, continuing to increase the number of options it offers guests even as the pandemic put a damper on international travel. Michelle de Klerk of explora’s London...

Free WiFi and no middle seats are just some of the perks on Porter’s new E195-E2 aircraft ANN RUPPENSTEIN With the launch of up to 100 E195-E2 aircraft, Porter Airlines is looking to disrupt the travel industry again. “We have complimentary WiFi — fast, free and streaming just like...

Fams are back in vogue IAN STALKER Tourist boards are eager to fam-miliarize travel agents with what their destinations offer, with a continually improving Covid situation resulting in more face-to-face contact between tourist boards and travel agents. Tourist boards contacted by Travel Courier say they...