The resort report: what’s new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new and upcoming properties ready to welcome your clients.  &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge, situated in &Beyond...

Tourists can be ‘immersed in the culture’ IAN STALKER Discover Puerto Rico is inviting Canadians to experience a Caribbean vacation that to some degree bucks a regional trend. The tourism promotion body’s Ellish Vicencio-Heap told a recent Toronto gathering that Puerto Rico hasn’t...

For travellers with a sense of adventure or on the hunt for wellness, there’s something for every interest in Israel ANN RUPPENSTEIN For a relatively small country, Israel punches above its weight when it comes to the diversity of the experiences on offer. However, unlike Canada, it’s possible...

Air Canada Bangkok service boosted visits IAN STALKER The Tourist Authority of Thailand reports that Thailand is again hosting large numbers of Canadians, with a helping hand from Air Canada significantly contributing to the rebound. Viktor Spysak of the tourist authority’s Toronto office told...