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Salt Lake County, Green Partners Announce Major Solar Installation
September 01, 2010
Salt Lake County and its project partners announced today the construction of one of the largest roof-top solar panel installations in the United States. The estimated 600,000 square-foot system will be built atop the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center. When completed, the system may produce up to one-quarter of the annual needs of the convention center. continue reading...

Salt Lake Chosen for National Tourism Conference
August 13, 2010
Savannah, Georgia – Salt Lake will host the U.S. Travel Association’s Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) in August of next year. A nine-member Utah delegation was in Savannah, Georgia, on Tuesday for the announcement. An estimated 400 tourism destination professionals will attend the 28th Annual ESTO at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City from August 28-30, 2011. continue reading...

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010 To Fill Salt Palace Convention Center Aug. 3-6
July 28, 2010
July 28, 2010, Salt Lake City – More than 21,000 manufacturers, retailers and suppliers to the outdoor industry will fill the Salt Palace Convention Center August 3-6 during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010 expo, generating over $19.4 million in direct economic impact to Salt Lake, and the state of Utah.* This year’s Summer Market pre-registration numbers signal an optimistic outlook for the convention center’s largest annual user. With more people registered than last year to date, enthusiasm about the industry and the relevance of this trade show are strong. continue reading...

SNOWBIRD SUMMER ACTIVITIES START SATURDAY, JUNE 19
June 07, 2010
Summer fun officially begins at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort on Saturday, June 19, with the 11 a.m. opening of summer activities for all ages. New for 2010 is a Ropes Course, adjacent to the Chickadee Chairlift, where participants can strap into a harness and test their courage high above the ground. 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 CVB’s ‘Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass’ - 13 Top Attractions, One Pass. Simple.
April 13, 2010
SALT LAKE CITY (April 2010) –The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass continues to offer locals and visitors a streamlined way to enjoy 13 of Salt Lake area’s top attractions. Available as a 1-day, 2-day, 3-day or 365-day pass, the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass is activated the first time you use it and remains active for the number of consecutive days purchased. Pass holders may visit as many attractions as they like while their pass is active, but they are limited to only one (1) visit at each participating attraction. continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB Awards Dianne Nelson Binger Scholarship To Gina Wehling
March 22, 2010
SALT LAKE CITY (March 22, 2010) - The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau (SLCVB) recognized Gina Wehling as recipient of the fourth annual Dianne Nelson Binger Scholarship at its Annual Meeting held March 18. The scholarship honors the SLCVB's former President and CEO, and her legacy to the Salt Lake hospitality community. Wehling studies in the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department with an emphasis on Therapeutic Recreation. Wehling received her Associate degree at Prairie State in Chicago Heights, Illinois, before transferring to the University of Utah. continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB's Annual Dianne Nelson Binger Sales Leadership Award Presented to Kaitlin Ye-Eskelson
March 22, 2010
SALT LAKE CITY (March 22, 2010) - During the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau's annual meeting held March 18, Scott Beck, President and CEO of the Bureau, awarded the fifth annual Dianne Nelson Binger Sales Leadership Award to Kaitlin Ye-Eskelson, a tourism industry veteran. "Kaitlin accomplished some great things in 2009, and has been doing so since starting at the Bureau in 2006," said Beck in praise of Ye-Esleson. "Not only has she enhanced our relationship with key partners, such as the Utah Office of Tourism, she took on the monumental task of completely overhauling the Tourism Sales Department, making it a lean, yet very productive team." continue reading...

Salt Lake to Host ASAE’s 2016 Annual Meeting & Exposition
March 10, 2010
SALT LAKE CITY (March 2010) – Like winning an Olympic gold medal, the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with its hospitality partners, recently won the opportunity to host the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Association Leadership’s 2016 Annual Meeting & Exposition, yet another prestigious and influential group to select Utah’s capital city as its destination of choice. continue reading...

Snowbird Launches Share The Mountain Campaign
February 09, 2010
Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort has launched a new Share the Mountain campaign for the 2009/10 season aimed at raising guest and employee safety awareness. Share the Mountain includes an educational video, on-mountain and lift signage, stickers, pins, web site graphics, electronic signage and other tools emphasizing the need for skiers and riders to practice safe and considerate behavior while recreating at Snowbird. 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...

Salt Lake CVB’s ‘Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass’ Available Year Round
February 01, 2010
The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass, created by the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, continues to offer locals and visitors a streamlined way to enjoy some of Salt Lake area’s best attractions. The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass lets locals and visitors take advantage of the city’s proximity to both urban and mountain adventures. And, it’s a super value. 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...

Snowbird Receives 7 Feet in Seven Days
January 25, 2010
Snowbird, Utah - Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort received 7 feet of snow over the last week thanks to a succession of powerful storms. Snowbird's year to date snow totals started at 141 inches on Jan. 18 and increased steadily throughout the week, totaling 225 inches by the afternoon of Jan. 25. continue reading...

Major winter events bring economic reward to Utah
January 21, 2010
Shara Park, KSL.com -- Thousands of people are making their way to Utah for one of the biggest economy-boosting weekends of the year. Three major events officially kick off Thursday -- the Sundance Film Festival, the X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival and the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. continue reading...

Visit Salt Lake Launches 'Become a Facebook Fan Sweepstakes
January 15, 2010
Salt Lake City (January 2010) -Visit Salt Lake, in partnership with its four Ski Salt Lake resorts-Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude-today launched its "Become a Fan Sweepstakes," with the Grand Prize winner receiving an all-expense paid trip for two* to enjoy "The Greatest Snow On Earth" by simply becoming a Facebook Fan of Visit Salt Lake's Facebook page and encouraging others to do the same. continue reading...

Salt Lake Joins Baltimore and Fort Worth in Multi-city Partnership
January 08, 2010
January 8, 2010, Salt lake City, UT-The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau recently joined forces with Visit Baltimore and the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau in an innovative sales partnership to enhance the meeting and conventions sales efforts of the three sales and marketing organizations. The multi-city sales partnership is based on a national hotel model that encourages groups to sign multiyear contracts at properties located around the country, often with an incentive for doing so. continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB Again Honored with Prestigious Industry Awards
December 29, 2009
Salt Lake City (December 2009)-Following the successful hosting of MPI's 2009 World Education Congress, the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau (SLCVB) was again awarded two prestigious industry awards: Corporate & Incentive Travel's 2009 Distinctive Achievement Award and Meetings & Conventions' Gold Service Award-the 15th time the SLCVB has been honored with this award. Each award was voted on by the readers of the respective publications, meeting professionals responsible for booking hundreds of thousands of meetings and conventions nationwide. 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...

Aquarium Unveils
December 09, 2009
Sandy, UT (December 9, 2009) --- Seahorses have been celebrated in art, literature and mythology for centuries, so you'd think we know a lot about them. In "Seahorse Symphony," the Living Planet Aquarium's newly expanded exhibition, you'll discover that nothing could be further from the truth. Beginning December 19, 3 species of seahorses and 4 species of pipefish will beckon visitors into the elusive world of these charismatic creatures. Seahorse Symphony highlights the varied habitats in which seahorses and their relatives live, and shares the unique ways in which these fascinating creatures procreate. 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...

Salt Lake CVB Welcomes Again Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
July 21, 2009
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau is again welcoming over 23,000 outdoor industry manufacturers, retailers and suppliers to the Salt Palace Convention Center July 21-24, 2009, for the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Tradeshow, which is expected to generate more than $19 million in direct delegate spending in Salt Lake. continue reading...

MPI Means Big Business for Salt Lake
July 13, 2009
Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) Annual World Education Conference (WEC) is convening in Salt Lake July 11-14, 2009, at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center. The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau (SLCVB) anticipates an enormous economic impact for its meeting and convention industry. continue reading...

Clark Planetarium: See What's Out There
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-Clark Planetarium, located in the Gateway Shopping Center in the heart of downtown Salt Lake, is a premiere destination for people interested in space exploration, an attraction that creates and presents enlightening experiences that inspire wonder in learning about space and science. It also happens to be one of the attractions available when using the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

Disovery Gateway: A World of Possibilities
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-Discovery Gateway, in the heart of downtown Salt Lake, is Utah's premier children's museum providing engaging interactive activities that inspire learning and generate fun for the whole family. It also happens to be an included attraction on the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

Lion House Pantry: Home Cooking with a "Side of History"
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-Located in one of Brigham Young's original homes in Salt Lake's historic Temple Square, the Lion House Pantry Restaurant is a home-style restaurant offering a wide array of entree and side dishes that vary by the day. Visitors using the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass can further enjoy their day with a complimentary lunch at the Lion House, as a Pioneer Meal is included with each day of the Connect Pass. continue reading...

Red Butte Garden: The Intermountain West's Largest Botanical Garden
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-Red Butte Garden, located on the campus of the University of Utah at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, is the largest botanical garden that tests, displays and interprets regional horticulture within a 400 miles of Salt Lake, and is one of more than a dozen attractions offered on the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

Snowbird: Mountains of Summer Fun
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, located in Little Cottonwood Canyon just 40 minutes from downtown Salt Lake, is typically best known for its famed skiing on the "Greatest Snow On Earth." What is often overlooked is that Snowbird is one of the most scenic, high-altitude summer resorts in North America and chock full of activities for the whole family. It also happens to be one of the attractions available when using the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

Thanksgiving Point: Something for Everyone
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-Thanksgiving Point, located just south of Salt Lake in Lehi, is home to the region's botanical crown jewel and the Museum of Ancient Life, the largest dinosaur museum in the world. It is also the cultural gathering place for the community, promoting the renewal of mind and spirit in a beautiful and a family-friendly setting. It also happens to be one of the attractions available when using the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

The Living Planet Aquarium: Explore, Learn, Play and Discover
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-Located in south Salt Lake, The Living Planet Aquarium is rich with marine life, ranging from sharks to coral reefs. Totaling 43,000 square feet, this Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass attraction is ideal for all ages, particularly children who love hands-on activities. It also happens to be an included attraction on the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

The Utah Museum of Natural History: The Natural Wonders of Utah
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-The Utah Museum of Natural History (UMNH), located on the campus of the University of Utah, is the largest natural history museum in the state. The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass includes admission to UMNH, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural wonders, beauty and history of Utah without leaving Salt Lake City. The UMNH is one of more than a dozen attractions offered on the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

This Is The Place Heritage Park: Much More Than A Monument
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-This Is the Place Heritage Park is located at the base of Emigration Canyon where the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. The Park has preserved the rich history of how the Salt Lake valley was settled by those early settlers, and is one of the many attractions included in the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

Tracy Aviary
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-Tracy Aviary, located in the heart of Liberty Park, occupies eight acres of land area and contains approximately 400 birds representing about 135 species. It is also one of more than a dozen attractions offered on the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

Utah Museum of Fine Arts: The World Awaits You
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-The Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA), located on the University of Utah campus, welcomes some of the world's finest collections and engages visitors in discovering meaningful connections with the artistic expressions of the world's cultures. It is also one of more than a dozen attractions included on the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

Utah Olympic Park
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-The Utah Olympic Park, located just 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake in Park City, was a 2002 Olympic Winter Games' venue and continues to present world-class events and competitions, not to mention thrill-of-a-lifetime activities and jaw-dropping exhibitions for visitors throughout the year. Admission to the Park is also one of more than a dozen attractions offered on the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

Utah's Hogle Zoo
May 14, 2009
Salt Lake City (May 2009)-Utah's Hogle Zoo, located at the base of Emigration Canyon directly across from ‘This is the Place Heritage Park,' occupies 42 acres of land area, contains 1,100 animals, 250 different species of animals and is one of more than a dozen attractions offered on the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass. continue reading...

Salt Lake Facts & Figures
May 12, 2009
POPULATION (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, 2008) Utah Population - 2,736,424 Salt Lake County Population – 1,022,651 Salt Lake City Population – 180,651 Wasatch Front/Salt Lake Area (Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Weber counties . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB Team Rides to Fight Cancer
April 02, 2009
The "Visit Salt Lake" cycling team, comprised primarily of Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau (SLCVB) employees, recently completed its third annual trek to Moab, Utah, for the Skinny Tire Festival. Held in Utah's scenic Red Rock region of Southern Utah, the three-day event is a fundraiser for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and its fight against cancer. continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB Celebrates 25 Years
March 31, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (March 24, 2009) –On Tuesday, March 10, 2009, the Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau (SLCVB) held its Annual Meeting at Rice Eccles Stadium. In addition to celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the SLCVB kicked off its “Year of MPI” by having Bruce MacMillan, President and CEO of Meeting Professionals International, present the meeting’s keynote address. Salt Lake is hosting MPI’s annual World Education Congress July 11-14, welcoming the meeting and convention industry’s most influential meeting professionals and decision-makers. 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...

Salt Lake CVB Bestows Dianne Nelson Binger Scholarship On Anniken Rose
March 24, 2009
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau (SLCVB) awarded Anniken Rose, a graduate student at the University of Utah, the third annual Dianne Nelson Binger Scholarship at the SLCVB's 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting held March 10. The scholarship honors the SLCVB's former President and CEO and her legacy to the travel community. Rose studies in the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department with an emphasis on Therapeutic Recreation, and is slated for graduation in May of 2010. continue reading...

SLCVB's Dianne Nelson Binger Sales Leadership Award Presented to Sally O'Neill
March 24, 2009
During the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau's 25th Anniversary annual meeting, held March 10, Scott Beck, President and CEO of the Bureau, awarded the fourth annual Dianne Nelson Binger Sales Leadership Award to Sally Tilson O'Neill, a veteran of the Bureau's sales force. 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...

Obama’s Angels to Make Salt Lake Home
January 20, 2009
President Barack Obama recently announced that “Obama’s Angels National Council,” a nonpartisan service group designed to organize national service projects, will make its headquarters in Salt Lake due in large part to the area’s reputation for its boundless and enthusiastic volunteer efforts. 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...

Utah Made Goods At “Salt Lake To Go”
December 01, 2008
Hard-to-find Utah-made gifts are available at the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau's "Salt Lake to Go" shop. Gifts include Redmond RealSalt; Lehi Roller Mills baking mixes; candy from Avenue Sweets, Taffy Town, Sweets, Utah Truffles and Simply Irresistible; honey from Cox and Phelps companies; Stephen's Gourmet Cocoa; and local cookbooks; and much more. The store is located at 90 S. West Temple and is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (534-4922 or www.visitsaltlake.com). continue reading...

Utah Food Services Honored With Awards
November 24, 2008
Robert “Sully” Sullivan, the whimsical co-owner of the Salt Palace Convention Center’s exclusive caterer, Utah Food Services, was recently honored with a “Lifetime Achievement” award by the Beehive Chef's Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. In addition, Utah Food Services was awarded with the "Best of State" in Catering 2008 and "Best Company to Work For" in 2008 by Utah Business Magazine. continue reading...

Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau Names Conran New National PR Agency
November 19, 2008
Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau has selected Conran Communications, a New York City-based firm specializing in the travel, ski and hospitality industries, as its national public relations agency of record. 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...

Delta-Northwest Merger to Benefit Salt Lake Travelers
October 06, 2008
The recent merger of Delta Air Lines, whose second largest hub is Salt Lake, and Northwest Airlines creates a premier global airline with service to nearly all of the world’s major travel markets. The new airline, called Delta, is committed to delivering excellent service to customers in 66 countries and more than 375 worldwide cities – more than any other airline, adding yet greater access to the “Crossroads of the West,” Salt Lake City. continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB Honored with Three Prestigious Awards
October 01, 2008
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau (SLCVB) was recently awarded three prestigious industry awards: Corporate & Incentive Travel’s 2008 Award of Excellence, Meeting News’ Planners' Choice Award, and Meetings & Conventions’ Gold Service Award—the 14th time the SLCVB has been honored with this award. Each award was voted on by the readers of the respective publications, meeting professionals responsible for booking hundreds of thousands of meetings and conventions nationwide. continue reading...

Mayor Becker Awards Salt Lake CVB e2 Business Certificate
August 01, 2008
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker awarded the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau (SLCVB) an e2 Business Certificate on May 27, 2008, the first e2 Business Certificate awarded during Mayor Becker’s term. The e2 certification recognizes the Salt Lake CVB’s commitment to the environment and the community. 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...

Outdoor Retailer Winter Tradeshow Generates $15 million Economic Impact on Salt Lake
January 15, 2008
The Outdoor Industry Association and over 17,000 manufacturers, retailers and suppliers to the Outdoor Industry will fill the Salt Palace Convention Center January 23 –  26, 2008, during the annual Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Tradeshow, crea . . . 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...

Routes, Ropes and Rewards in Salt Lake's Nearby Mountains
May 31, 2007
Salt Lake-based climbers know they are incredibly lucky to live in the midst of the Rockies, but their secret is getting out as the sport gains momentum and word travels. The buzz is all about how the mountains surrounding the city provide unbelievably ea . . . 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...

Savvy Shoppers Go Treasure-Hunting in Salt Lake's Distinctive Neighborhoods
May 31, 2007
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’ . . . continue reading...

Clubs and Wine Bars Jazz up Salt Lake's Nightlife
May 17, 2007
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 . . . continue reading...

Downtown Salt Lake Convention District Clubs & Bars
May 17, 2007
MICRO BREWERIES Red Rock Brewing Company – 254 South 200 West 521-7446 Squatters – 300 South 174 West 363-2739 Desert Edge Brewery at the Pub – 273 Trolley Square 521-8917 SPORTS BARS/ POOL Port O’ Call Social Club – 400 Sou . . . continue reading...

Gay-Friendly Salt Lake City: The Word is Out
May 17, 2007
“Beneath its squeaky-clean Mormon veneer lies a high desert Eden of offbeat charm, endless slopes and surprisingly open-minded locals.” Darren Frei, The Out Traveler, September/October. From the much-lauded “Queer Lounge” at this . . . continue reading...

Stay Three and See Salt Lake for FREE!
May 17, 2007
To further entice would-be vacationers, the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau is including two complimentary 3-day Visit Salt Lake Connect Passes, an easy-to-use inclusive pass allowing visitors to experience 12 of Salt Lake’s top tourist a . . . continue reading...

What's on the Menu in Salt Lake?
May 17, 2007
Salt Lake’s dining scene is more alive and varied than ever. The past year has seen an influx of new restaurants—from a terrific Thai find in a strip mall to an intimate bistro in a garden cottage near the mouth of the Cottonwood Canyons. Add . . . continue reading...

Easy Access, Great Pricing and Rocky Mountain Splendor Define
May 14, 2007
With more than 60 public golf courses within an hour's drive of the city center, it's easy to play a round while visiting Salt Lake. Several easily accessible courses are located within the city limits, surrounding foothills and even right next to the Sal . . . 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...

Salt Lake CVB Provides Local Media Relations to Incoming Conventions
May 08, 2007
Year after year, the Salt Lake CVB’s Convention & Client Services department excels at taking care of its clients to ensure successful meetings and encourage repeat business. As part of an on-going effort to provide exceptional service to incomi . . . continue reading...

Tori Piersante Joins Salt Lake CVB Convention Sales Team
May 06, 2007
Tori Piersante, CMP, recently joined the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau as Director of Convention Sales focusing on the education market.  Piersante brings more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience to the Salt Lake CVB, the . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB and B/O/W/G Win Five ADDY Awards
April 30, 2007
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau and its creative service provider, Blain Olsen White Gurr Advertising (B/O/W/G), recently were presented a Utah ADDY Award for the marketing organization’s interactive web site, VisitSaltLake.com, repre . . . 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...

Beth Belt Presented Second Annual Dianne Nelson Binger Sales Leadership Award at Salt Lake CVB Annual Meeting
March 18, 2007
During the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau's annual meeting, Beth Belt, Director of Convention Sales, CMP, was presented the Dianne Nelson Binger Sales Leadership Award, an award bestowed upon the top sales performer of the Bureau's sales team . . . continue reading...

SLCVB Awards Inaugural Dianne Nelson Binger Scholarship To Cathy Haas
March 16, 2007
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau announced today that Cathy Haas, a Ph.D. student at the University of Utah, will be the recipient of the first-ever Dianne Nelson Binger Scholarship. The Dianne Nelson Binger Scholarship, honoring the Burea . . . 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...

Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau Hires Richter7 Pr For National Publicity
January 30, 2007
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Richter7 Public Relations to generate publicity on a national and regional level.  “This is a critical public relations component to draw the attention of national media,” said . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake's Olympic Venues Continue to Host Events
January 30, 2007
During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Salt Lake proudly welcomed the world in one of the most successful Olympics in history. The Games confirmed that the city and surrounding canyons are indeed a winter sports capital. Since the Games:  • . . . continue reading...

The Cottonwoods: New Salt Lake Dining District Emerges
January 17, 2007
For years, local skiers, hikers, bikers (mountain to Harley) and fishers heading down from the Cottonwood Canyons after an invigorating day at altitude have made the trek to the Cotton Bottom Inn—a tiny roadside beer joint known for its juicy grill . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB Celebrates Award-Filled Year
January 09, 2007
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau begins its 2007 year on the heels of being presented three prestigious industry awards: Meetings & Conventions' Gold Service Award and Hall of Fame Inductee, Corporate & Incentive Travel's 2006 Award . . . continue reading...

Badell to Fill Salt Lake CVB/Utah Sports Commission Athletic Market Sales Position
January 06, 2007
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau and Utah Sports Commission jointly announced the appointment of Jason Badell to the Director of Athletic Market Sales, a unique partnership between to the two marketing organizations to fulfill the like-minde . . . continue reading...

Utah's Great Chef Migration
January 06, 2007
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 mak . . . continue reading...

New Dining Options in Salt Lake and Beyond
December 31, 2006
Several significant new dining destinations entered the scene over the past year (summer 2005 to summer 2006), adding more spice to Utah’s already savory mix of restaurants. From Asian Fusion/American in a rock and roll venue to modern French in the . . . 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...

Salt Lake: Green and Clean
November 17, 2006
One of the country’s leading outdoor recreation destinations also leads the way in environmentally friendly actions—and results. Over the past decade, grass-roots business practices and the vision and activism of Salt Lake Mayor Rocky Anderson . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB “Adopts” USA Luge Athlete
November 14, 2006
Keeping the Olympic spirit alive and ensuring the fire within continues to burn bright on the legacy of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau is participating in USA Luge’s “Adopt-An-Athlete” Progr . . . 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...

Salt Lake CVB Promotes Mack to V.P. of Services
October 14, 2006
The Salt Lake CVB recently announced the appointment of Michael Mack to Vice President of Services, a new position responsible for overseeing the consolidation of all CVB service departments: convention & client, visitor and membership. The CVB’ . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake: Top 10 Most Affordable Tradeshow Cities
September 30, 2006
Tradeshow Week magazine, the preeminent magazine targeting planners in the multi-billion dollar meeting and convention industry, recently announced its findings of the most affordable cities in which to host a tradeshow, with Salt Lake ranking in the top . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake Buzzing With Energy and Over 75,000 Visitors
August 16, 2006
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau reports that Salt Lake was brimming with visitors and spectators during the event-packed week of August 7 due to a confluence of large events, proving that post-Olympic Salt Lake is more than capable of hosti . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake Convention Business to Have Nearly $300 Million in Economic Impact
August 09, 2006
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau today announced an exceptional return on taxpayer dollars from the recent completion of the $58 million Salt Palace Expansion project, a project that will launch the Salt Palace Convention Center into a selec . . . continue reading...

Salt Lake CVB Appoints Tishevskaya Director of Convention Sales,
July 31, 2006
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau announced the expansion of its Washington, D.C., sales office, appointing Larissa Tishevskaya Director of Convention Sales, Washington, D.C. Office. Tishevskaya joins forces with Carey Fenn-Moses in the D.C. . . . 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...

Salt Lake CVB Appoints Shawn Stinson Director of Communications
July 16, 2006
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau recently announced the appointment of Shawn Stinson as Director of Communications, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s communications programs. Prior to joining the Salt Lake C . . . continue reading...

Holland to Oversee Salt Lake CVB's Northeast Sales Efforts
February 09, 2006
The Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau announced the appointment of Clorinda Holland as its new Director of Convention Sales, North Eastern Satellite Office. Based in New York City, Holland will represent the CVB and promote Salt Lake as a convent . . . continue reading...