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10 Years After Hosting the Olympics, the World Is Still Welcome!
January 31, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY, January 2012—Having the benefit of 10 years hindsight, it's safe to say Salt Lake City, host of the XIX Olympic Winter Games, truly took advantage of being on the world's stage those 17 magical days in February 2002. The spirit that was at the center of the Games, along with the lasting infrastructure and ongoing economic and cultural legacy, has helped transform Salt Lake into a highly sought-after destination and has catapulted it to "world city" status. continue reading...

An Urban Renaissance Transforms Downtown Salt Lake
January 18, 2012
Salt Lake City (January 2012) -- A new urbanism is at work in downtown Salt Lake with a massive reinvention that will undoubtedly be a game changer for residents and visitors alike. In March of 2012, 165 years since the founding of the city by Mormon settlers (when it was still part of Mexico), a new breed of city dwellers and tourists will experience a dynamic, walkable downtown where residents have returned to live, work and play. A 23-acre, multi-billon dollar project called City Creek Center is at the heart of the renaissance. Thanks to funding by partner City Creek Reserve, City Creek will open debt-free and is slated to be the first-ever Silver LEED Certified mixed-use development; a sustainably-designed, pedestrian community of residences, offices and retail stores across three expansive downtown blocks. continue reading...

Clubs and Bars Jazz up Salt Lake's Nightlife
January 17, 2012
Salt Lake City (January 2012) -- Salt Lake may have a buttoned-down image, but when visitors experience the local nightlife, that impression melts away with the first sip of an award-winning local brew, a freshly shaken martini, or a night in a dance club with a sound system to rival New York's finest. With watering holes of every size and style, the city's nightlife sparkles with something for everyone. A recent rewrite of Utah's liquor made the old "private club" system a thing of the past. Most restaurants serve wine, beer, and mixed drinks with the purchase of food. Visitors will find myriad Wine Spectator Award-winning wine lists at local restaurants. For a full list, continue reading...

What's on the Menu in Salt Lake?
January 17, 2012
Salt Lake City (January 2012) -- Dining options in Salt Lake have blossomed over the past decade, for a variety of reasons. Chief among them are the growing availability of local organic produce, a full range of fresh, quality ingredients, and an influx of well-traveled chefs who are making a delicious difference as they add excitement and energy to the city's menus. The past year has seen an influx of new restaurants—from a terrific New American restaurant near downtown and the independent film house to an intimate bistro in a garden cottage in Salt Lake's residential middle section. Add these new finds to some classic and out-of-the way favorites, and the choices abound. continue reading...

Salt Lake Boasts Intriguing New Restaurants and Bars
January 12, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY, January 2012 — Newcomers may notice a completely different look and feel to downtown this year. Salt Lake has experienced an unprecedented cultural renaissance in the past 12 months with exciting new offerings on the horizon for a completely re-envisioned downtown. Combined with the recent openings of two groundbreaking museums, the Natural History Museum of Utah and The Leonardo, downtown Salt Lake boasts some intriguing new restaurants and bars opened in the central convention district. continue reading...

Salt Lake City Tops TripAdvisor's List for 'Best Bargain Ski Destination'
December 16, 2011
SALT LAKE CITY, December 2011—TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site* and trusted among savvy travelers, recently launched its inaugural TripIndex Ski, a cost comparison of popular ski destinations across the United States and Canada, naming Salt Lake City the most affordable ski destination. continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake and LivingSocial Escapes Storm into Ski Season with Great Savings
November 07, 2011
SALT LAKE CITY, November 7, 2011— Ski trips to Salt Lake are more affordable than ever this winter as Visit Salt Lake today announced its Ski Salt Lake program is partnering with LivingSocial Escapes for the company’s first-ever “featured destination” theme week, beginning today. This is the first time LivingSocial Escapes has featured a destination to attract travelers to a specific locale rather than an individual property. Beginning today, a collection of vacation packages to nine of Salt Lake's most popular hotels and resorts are being offered via LivingSocial Escapes at up to 50 percent off and can only be purchased through November 14, 2011, at www.livingsocial.com/skisaltlake. continue reading...

Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude Earn Top Spots in SKI Magazine Reader Survey
November 01, 2011
Salt Lake ski resorts topped the charts of the 2011 SKI Magazine reader survey, earning Top Ten rankings in more than 10 different categories. Highlights include Alta receiving the #1 nomination for Overall Satisfaction, Character, Snow as well as being ranked the Top Skier’s Mountain. continue reading...

Warren Miller's ...Like There's No Tomorrow
September 16, 2011
This season’s Warren Miller Entertainment film will be premiered in Salt Lake City, Utah at Abravanel Hall on October 14, 2011, in partnership with Visit Salt Lake. The World Premiere of Warren Miller’s . . . Like There’s No Tomorrow will kickoff the ski season in Salt Lake and all around North America with the world’s largest action sports film event. continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake Winter Season Preview 2011-12
August 08, 2011
After record snowfall last year and one of the loooongest ski seasons ever – visitors were still skiing and snowboarding at Snowbird on July Fourth – we’re looking ahead to another great winter in downtown Salt Lake and Ski Salt Lake – Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude. Here’s a snapshot of some of the exciting news ahead. continue reading...

SNOWBIRD AIMS TO OFFER SKIING AND RIDING UNTIL JULY FOURTH
May 26, 2011
SNOWBIRD, UTAH – Thanks to a record-breaking snow year, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is aiming to extend weekend winter operations through the Fourth of July, conditions permitting. This would mark the third time in the resort’s 40-year history the season has closed on July 4, matching the 1995 and 2005 record. The extension would also mark 202 days of skiing at Snowbird this season, surpassing the 2005 record of 201 ski days. continue reading...

Two Local Photographers Receive Awards in Ski Salt Lake Shootout
February 14, 2011
Salt Lake City (February 14, 2011) — Four days of blue sky following 16 inches of fresh powder set the perfect stage for the fourth annual Ski Salt Lake Shootout, where professional photographer Garrett Grove of Bellingham, Washington, won first place for his eight-image portfolio and a prize of $3,000. continue reading...

Salt Lake: Updated and Close to Everything
January 19, 2011
Salt Lake City (January 2011) -- If you haven't been to Salt Lake in the past few years, you're in for an eye-opening ride--whether it's on the nearby ski slopes, the sleek TRAX light-rail train or the FrontRunner linking cities along the Wasatch Front. Since hosting the Olympic Winter Games of 2002, this city of more than 183,000 has gone from good to great. With over $1.5 billion in construction projects in final stages in the central business district alone, and the slated 2012 completion of "Downtown Rising," an ambitious mixed use development on two blocks in the heart of downtown, Salt Lake stands ready to join the ranks of the major metropolitan centers of the West. continue reading...

Savvy Shoppers Go Treasure-Hunting in Salt Lake's Distinctive Neighborhoods
January 19, 2011
Salt Lake City (January 2011) -- Name it and you can find it here. That’s what shoppers are discovering as they explore Salt Lake’s many shopping districts, from the city center to some wonderfully quirky neighborhoods. The City Center is the heart of Salt Lake’s shopping experience, offering a combination of familiar stores and eclectic shops, from Sam Weller’s Zion Bookstore, one of America’s largest bookstores specializing in used and rare tomes and is home to a cozy coffee café to the friendly Oxford Shop providing top-drawer shoes for men. Next door, the UTah Artist Hands specialize in local art while Bennion Jewelers, Utah’s oldest jeweler, is just a block from O.C. Tanner, the legendary goldsmith and maker of Olympic medals. Salt Lake’s nearby Avenues neighborhood frames Queen Anne cottages, Victorian gingerbreads, and Arts and Crafts bungalows with specialty boutiques. Nordstrom's will anchor the new City Creek project, a mixed use retail, office and residential project spanning entire city blocks, due to complete in 2012. continue reading...

Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau Becomes, Simply, Visit Salt Lake
December 09, 2010
Salt Lake City (December 2010) -- After 25 years of doing business as the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, the non-profit corporation responsible for the promotion of Salt Lake as a convention and travel destination is changing its name to “Visit Salt Lake,” simplifying the general understanding of the role the organization plays in the sales and marketing of Salt Lake as a world class meeting and tourism destination. continue reading...

UTA ski service begins this weekend
December 08, 2010
Beginning Sunday, Dec. 12, Utah Transit Authority will begin regular ski service to resorts in Big and Little Cottonwood canyons, including Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude. UTA will also begin service to Sundance Ski Resort in Utah County on Friday, Dec. 10. continue reading...

Local Professional Photographers and Snowboarders Added to the 4th Annual Ski Salt Lake Shootout
December 07, 2010
Riding the overwhelming success of countless published gallery images and magazine covers, the Ski Salt Lake Shootout is back for its fourth consecutive year. Eight professional ski photographers and local professional athletes will battle it out for cash prizes and bragging rights as they attempt to capture the magic of the Cottonwood Canyon resorts and Ski Salt Lake through stunning imagery February 7-12, 2011. continue reading...

Snowbird Receives Almost Three Feet of October Snow
October 27, 2010
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is in the tail end of a four-day late October storm that has dropped nearly three feet of snow overall, and 15 inches overnight. The Little Cottonwood Canyon resort received 602 inches over the course of the 2009/10 season – the third consecutive year Snowbird has topped 600 inches – for 190 days of skiing and riding, the longest season in Utah. continue reading...

Salt Lake Facts & Figures
September 28, 2010
POPULATION (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, 2009) Utah Population - 2,784,572 Salt Lake County Population – 1,034,989 Salt Lake City Population – 178,858 Wasatch Front/Salt Lake Area (Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Weber counties . . . continue reading...

Snowbird Extends Ski, Ride Season Through June 20
May 21, 2010
SNOWBIRD, UTAH –Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort officials announced this week that they will extend Utah’s longest season into June thanks to above average snowfall this spring. The Little Cottonwood Canyon resort aims to remain open for skiing and riding on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as Memorial Day) through June 20, conditions and weather permitting. continue reading...

Salt Lake, Park City and Ogden Exemplify Olympic Legacy Potential
February 04, 2010
February 4, 2010, Salt Lake City, UT – Eight years removed from hosting one of the most successful Winter Olympics in history, it’s safe to say the three cities whose venues showcased the incredible feats of the world’s finest athletes those 17 magical days in February 2002—Salt Lake, Park City and Ogden—exemplify the incredible possibilities of the Olympic legacy. Simply stated, no other destination has seen the transformational impact of hosting the Winter Olympic Games like Salt Lake, Park City and Ogden, an impact that is year-round in scope, supports a vibrant lifestyle, and one that shows no sign of slowing down. continue reading...

Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome’s Choice: Utah or Reno/Tahoe - And YOUR Vote Decides!
January 27, 2010
January 27, 2010, Salt Lake City, UT – The Travelocity Roaming Gnome is continuing his search for a cure to winter cabin fever, and he’s narrowed his choice between Utah (Salt Lake and its four world-class resorts) and Reno-Tahoe…and popular vote on the Gnome’s Facebook fan page January 27 through February 3 will determine where he skis this winter! continue reading...

Utah Office of Tourism Presents 2009 Highlights at SLCVB Meeting
December 18, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (December 18, 2009)—The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau held its fourth quarter Board of Trustees meeting December 17 at Little America Hotel, at which Leigh von der Esch, managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism, presented the Board and attendees with a review of the past year's highlights and successes in promoting the state of Utah. continue reading...

The Third Annual Ski Salt Lake Shootout Is On!
December 03, 2009
Salt Lake City (December 2009) —Riding the overwhelming success of countless published gallery images and magazine covers, the Ski Salt Lake Shootout is back for its third consecutive year, pairing professional ski photographers and local professional athletes to battle it out for cash prizes and bragging rights as they attempt to capture the magic of the Cottonwood Canyon resorts and Ski Salt Lake through stunning imagery February 21-27, 2010. continue reading...

Snowbird To Open Friday, Nov. 20
November 18, 2009
SNOWBIRD, UTAH – The 39th winter season at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort begins Friday, Nov. 20, with skiing and riding on natural and man-made snow. Snowbird will open at 9 a.m. with the Gadzoom chairlift accessing intermediate and advanced terrain and Chickadee accessing beginner slopes; additional terrain will be evaluated as weather conditions permit. continue reading...

Utah Named the Happiest State in the Union
November 12, 2009
Nov. 12, 2009--According to the just-released Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index of the 50 states, Utah ranked number one as the happiest state in the Union. When you combine this with Salt Lake City’s ranking as the “Fittest City in America” by Men’s Fitness magazine in February 2009, you’ve got two great reasons to discover why the fittest and healthiest people in the U.S. live in the Beehive State. This winter, visitors will be smiling on the slopes thanks to Salt Lake's Olympic legacy Gold Medal Podium Package, which allows skiers and snowboarders to explore all of Salt Lake’s fit and happy environs, as well as re-live Salt Lake's spectacular 2002 Winter Olympic spirit during this year of the XXI Winter Olympiad. The deal is simple: book a four-day, four-night vacation by December 15, 2009, that includes the Ski Salt Lake Super Pass and lodging at any of 22 participating properties in greater Salt Lake and the adjacent mountain resorts and the 4th day of skiing/riding and your 4th night of lodging are absolutely FREE. F continue reading...

Solitude Opens Early!
October 29, 2009
Solitude is welcoming the winter season ahead of schedule! Snowmaking began as early as the first week of October and Mother Nature has been especially cooperative – thus allowing Solitude to move up Opening Day by one week to Friday, November 6, 2009. continue reading...

Spring Powder Skiing and Riding with Ski Salt Lake
March 30, 2009
Spring has apparently confused “growing” with “snowing.” Instead of making flowers bloom, spring is pounding Salt Lake’s Cottonwood resorts—Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude—with the amount of powder you’d expect to see in mid January, with more storms lined up. Alta alone has received more than 90” of Utah’s “Greatest Snow On Earth” in just the last nine days. continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB Launches Online Carbon Offset Program
March 27, 2009
Traveling by car or plane emits a fair amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. To help combat the impact visiting Salt Lake has on the environment, the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau (SLCVB) recently launched its own online carbon offset program on its website, VisitSaltLake.com. The SLCVB’s carbon offset program is in partnership with TreeUtah and done in conjunction with Salt Lake County’s “One Million Trees” program. continue reading...

Utah's Private Clubs A Thing of the Past - Sweeping Liquor Law Changes Embraced by Salt Lake CVB
March 20, 2009
Following decades of baffling visitors with its quirky liquor laws, Utah legislators recently passed sweeping changes to the state's oft-criticized liquor laws, including the elimination of the state's private club system, a move that will simply add to Utah's ever-growing attributes as a world-class convention and tourism destination. continue reading...

Laura Barnes Joins Salt Lake CVB's Marketing Team
February 19, 2009
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau recently announced that Laura Barnes is taking on the role of Tourism Communications Manager, sharing the message of Salt Lake's incredible year-round tourism product with local, national and international media. continue reading...

Salt Lake Named ‘Fittest City in America’
January 21, 2009
Salt Lake City has been named the “Fittest City in America” by Men’s Fitness magazine, as announced in the February 2009 issue which hits newsstands this week. The title was secured as a result of the magazine’s annual survey of the top 50 U.S. cities to determine which urban locale demonstrates the strongest commitment to health and fitness. This accolade is in addition to being recently singled out as the best city for women by Women’s Health and the third best city for men by Men’s Health in their respective January/February 2009 issues. continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake’s Super Pass Offers Convenience and Value for Mountain-bound Visitors
January 01, 2009
This winter, a vacation in Salt Lake just became more affordable and accessible than ever before. The Ski Salt Lake Super Pass, sold in increments of one to six days good over a 7-day period, is valid at all four world-class resorts in the Cottonwood Canyons and provides an easy and inexpensive way to experience each of the resorts through a single lift pass, while enjoying all the dining, nightlife and value that downtown Salt Lake has to offer. With most major airlines operating flights into Salt Lake every day, many featuring non-stop morning arrival flights from major gateway cities, visitors can be schussing down the slopes when those bound for other destinations are still going through security lines. continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake Super Pass: Four Resorts, One Pass ? SUPER!
November 17, 2008
Simply stated, the Super Pass is the most convenient and affordable way to ski Salt Lake. Now in its 11th season, the ultra-convenient and affordable Ski Salt Lake Super Pass is good for day passes at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton or Solitude. The pass can be loaded from one to six days of powder-packed skiing or riding, good over a 7-day period, and includes free round-trip transportation from downtown and suburban Salt Lake via UTA ski buses. The Super Pass also allows for free travel throughout the Salt Lake valley on TRAX light rail. continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB Helps Launch ‘NowPlayingUtah.com’ - Comprehensive Statewide Event Calendar for Locals
June 04, 2008
NowPlayingUtah.com, a website designed to serve as the all-inclusive resource for “what to do” and “where to go” in the state of Utah that launched April 17, is a project of the Utah Arts and Cultural Coalition—a non-profit program in partnership between the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, Utah Arts Council and the Salt Lake County Zoo Arts & Parks Program. NowPlayingUtah.com is designed to inform both residents and visitors about the arts and entertainment opportunities throughout the State of Utah, including Salt Lake, and will be an ideal tool for locals and visitors. continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake Continues Sponsorship of Steven Nyman
January 02, 2008
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau recently announced its continued sponsorship agreement with U.S. Ski Team member and Utah native Steven Nyman, promoting the marketing organization’s Ski Salt Lake program. The 25-year old Nyman will c . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake: Updated and Close to Everything
December 07, 2007
If you haven't been to Salt Lake in the past few years, you're in for an eye-opening ride--whether it's on the nearby ski slopes or the sleek new TRAX light-rail train. Since hosting the Olympic Winter Games of 2002, this city of more than 178,000 has gon . . . continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake Resorts Take Top Honors
October 21, 2007
Salt Lake City (October 2007)—Receiving over 500 inches of mother nature’s finest each season, and situated just 40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport, it’s no wonder the Ski Salt Lake Resorts of Alta, Snowbird, Bright . . . continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake Super Pass Celebrates a Decade of Discount
October 07, 2007
Ski Salt Lake Super Pass Celebrates a Decade of Discount  - 10-Year Anniversary of Super Pass Shows Remarkable Results - Salt Lake City (September 2007) While many things have changed since the inception of the Ski Salt Lake Super Pass 10 years ago . . . continue reading...

Delta to Launch Non-stop Flight from Salt Lake City to Paris
September 05, 2007
Delta Air Lines, building on the continued success of the largest international expansion in its history, recently announced it will offer customers the convenience of non-stop service between its second largest hub, Salt Lake City, and the City of Lights . . . continue reading...

Fat Tire Heaven: Endless Trails Minutes from Salt Lake
May 31, 2007
Just minutes from downtown Salt Lake, above the city’s historic Avenues district, you can see them: spandex-clad, helmeted bikers leaving the work day behind and hitting the trail. Up here, on the Bonneville Shoreline, there’s one called the & . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake Resorts Offer Mountains of Fun in Summer Months
May 31, 2007
Summer is an ideal time to make the most of Salt Lake’s nearby canyons. Steep and deep, dotted with glacial snow fields, pristine lakes, rushing waterfalls and carpets of wildflowers, Big and Little Cottonwood canyons are both spectacular. Throw in . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake's Trail-Riddled Rocky Mountains Keep Both Novice and Expert Hikers Happy
May 31, 2007
Rising up from the Salt Lake valley, the vertical peaks of the Rocky Mountains are more than just a pretty backdrop. Salt Lake's close mountains include hundreds of miles of bisecting hiking paths. Twenty minutes from the city center, hikers can be deep i . . . continue reading...

Just the Facts on Ski Salt Lake
May 09, 2007
Salt Lake and the surrounding Cottonwood Canyon Resorts are a veritable “all you can ski” buffet. With thousands of skiable acres and hotel rooms, hundreds of inches of snow and countless powder days, there are some serious numbers floating ar . . . continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake—Different Adventure Every Day
April 30, 2007
The days of the station wagon ski vacation are done and over with; Today, many winter vacationers are looking to stay  where they can take advantage of a number of experiences, on and off the slopes—a “multi-faceted winter vacation.&rdquo . . . continue reading...

Olympic Legacy Pays Dividends to Salt Lake
February 07, 2007
Reflecting on the five-year anniversary of the XIX Olympic Winter Games February 8-24, 2002, Salt Lake continues to reap the benefits of hosting the world and presenting itself on the global stage.  Salt Lake introduced itself and welcomed the w . . . continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake Super Pass Saves the Day...and the Wallet
December 31, 2006
More than 72,000 skiers and boarders used the Ski Salt Lake Super Pass during the 2006-07 ski season—and for good reason. Simply stated, the Super Pass is the most convenient and affordable way to ski Salt Lake.  Now in its ninth season, t . . . continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake: Family Fun On and Off the Slopes
December 31, 2006
Forget Universal Studios. Scratch SeaWorld.  And please, don’t even think about Euro Disney. Rather than waiting in line for hours on end in amusement park lines, why not make some memories at Salt Lake’s Cottonwood Canyon resorts, where . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake City International Airport Now Largest Hub in the West
November 30, 2006
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports recently announced the 15 airlines serving the airport now provide non-stop service to 106 destinations from Salt Lake, making the Salt Lake City International Airport the largest airline hub in the western United . . . continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake Sponsors Steven Nyman
November 30, 2006
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau recently announced its sponsorship agreement with U.S. Ski Team member and Utah native Steven Nyman, promoting the marketing organization’s Ski Salt Lake program.  Shortly thereafter, Nyman placed . . . continue reading...

Ski Things Differently, Ski Salt Lake
November 14, 2006
Simply put, Salt Lake is the most accessible winter metropolitan destination in the nation, if not the world. This celebrated Olympic city and its four world-class resorts—Alta, Brighton, Solitude and Snowbird—offer visitors the ability to cre . . . continue reading...

Ski Salt Lake: Green, But Not with Envy
October 31, 2006
With wilderness areas becoming more and more coveted, the call for environmental protection is stronger now than ever before. Proudly answering this call is Ski Salt Lake—with its four resorts taking special measures to conserve our valuable resourc . . . continue reading...

Kaitlin Ye To Be SLCVB Employee
October 16, 2006
The Salt Lake CVB recently announced the appointment of Kaitlin Ye as its new Director of Tourism Sales-Ski. In her role, Ye is responsible for the promotion and sales of Salt Lake’s world-class inventory of skiing at the four Cottonwood Resorts--Al . . . continue reading...

Adam Barker Joins Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau
July 29, 2006
Adam Barker, a lifelong resident of Salt Lake, recently joined the staff of the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau as its Marketing and Media Manager, a newly created position responsible for promoting and implementing the marketing organization&r . . . continue reading...