Articles tagged “grand canyon”

Airlines

Delta’s Revenue Bump Is Thanks to International Travelers

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Delta’s international support, the Grand Canyon’s green efforts, and India’s travel tax problems.

Delta’s Revenue Bump Is Thanks to International Travelers

Tourism

Grand Canyon National Park Will Use $27.5 Million to Electrify Bus Shuttles

The Grand Canyon — one of America's most popular parks — will replace its current fleet and introduce 30 new buses.

Grand Canyon National Park Will Use $27.5 Million to Electrify Bus Shuttles

Tourism

Grand Canyon’s Once-Controversial Skywalk Nears 1-Million Visitor Mark

The Grand Canyon Skywalk illustrates how innovative placemaking can drive economic returns for local communities.

Grand Canyon’s Once-Controversial Skywalk Nears 1-Million Visitor Mark

Hotels

Landmark Hotel at Grand Canyon Will Get Renovation in 2017

The huge increase in visitors to National Parks the last few years should have Department of Interior leaders thinking about the next generation of accommodations in addition to keeping the legacy properties up to snuff.

Landmark Hotel at Grand Canyon Will Get Renovation in 2017

Tourism

Arizona Wants a Full Refund for Reopening the Grand Canyon

The National Park Service took reigns of the Grand Canyon before the state's money was exhausted, but legislators are now fighting for the full amount and could be waiting for a long time.

Arizona Wants a Full Refund for Reopening the Grand Canyon

Tourism

Grand Canyon tourists charged by private landowner to reach scenic point

The Arizona resident is making a point by charging unsuspecting visitors on one of the busiest weekends of the year, but its unlikely his protest will persist as some type of deal will be worked out.

Grand Canyon tourists charged by private landowner to reach scenic point

Ground Transport

Google Maps now has panoramic images of Grand Canyon trails

Google's effort to get hard-to-reach places such as trails in the Grand Canyon into Google Maps is a beautiful thing.

Google Maps now has panoramic images of Grand Canyon trails

Online Travel

Google Street View goes backpacking through the Grand Canyon

Google’s persistence at mapping and capturing images from every corner of the earth should translate into an incredible product for Google Glasses and hefty revenge for getting booted off the iPhone.

Google Street View goes backpacking through the Grand Canyon

Tourism

Inadequate preparation for Grand Canyon hikes can lead to fatal mistakes

What makes the Grand Canyon beautiful is what can also make it deadly with no resources for help beyond the rim and trails that host humans, mules, and intense heat.

Inadequate preparation for Grand Canyon hikes can lead to fatal mistakes

Tourism

Waiting for a Grand Canyon rafting permit? Get off the waiting list and into the lottery

The switch to a lottery system six years ago has doubled the number of private launches and given applicants a one-in-eight chance each year, although some rafters are reaching a 20-year wait.

Waiting for a Grand Canyon rafting permit? Get off the waiting list and into the lottery