Salt Lake City (February 10, 2020)—Visit Salt Lake (VSL) today announced the appointment of Kaitlin Eskelson as its new president and CEO, the fourth individual to hold this position in the organization’s 36-year history. Beginning March 16, Eskelson will lead VSL’s efforts to improve and increase Salt Lake’s visitor economy by attracting and
Salt Lake City -- University of Utah Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dan Reed announced that Jason Cryan has accepted the offer to serve as executive director of the Natural History Museum of Utah effective March 2020. Cryan replaces former museum Executive Director Sarah George, who left the museum after nearly three decades to join the
By Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com -- While HallPass is technically still in the soft opening phase, it’s already a red hot hit and a big boost for the formerly struggling mall it calls home. The food hall revolution It’s no shocker that the traditional retail and restaurant landscapes have shifted dramatically in recent years. Consumers shopping online
By Nadine Cresswell-Myatt, Travel Awaits -- Salt Lake City has a model town feel and many free attractions courtesy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) previously called Mormons, who represent nearly half of the city’s population. In 1847, Brigham Young led his people on a thousand-mile westward trek to escape persecution, but
By Laura Nelles, Toronto Sun -- From abundant activities to beautiful scenery, Salt Lake City, Utah isn’t as dry as you may think, with something that will appeal to just about every taste. Known for its Mormon heritage, the jewel of Salt Lake is the must-see Temple area situated downtown. The Temple itself is open only to members of the Church of
January 13, 2020. Salt Lake City – After extensive planning, Visit Salt Lake, Salt Lake County, Portman Holdings and Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the plans, timeline and details of the long-awaited and much-anticipated Salt Lake convention center hotel during a groundbreaking ceremony held Friday, January 10, at the Salt Palace Convention
By Renee Brincks, VIA Magazine -- Step into nature and let the kids explore at one of these great urban parks around the West. From Phoenix to Seattle, these alluring outdoor spaces offer more than a breath of fresh air, with amazing art and beautiful blooms, shady trails and stargazing. Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT Not far from the city's
By Terri Marshall, TravelSquire.com -- We recently announced our Top 28 destinations for 2020 zeroing in on unique destinations with intriguing sites and experiences. Our list breaks down into four categories, both domestic and international, with the complete list here. This week we’re sharing Urban Destinations. Each of these cities has something
Missed connections and late-night cancellations can send stress levels through the roof. Recently, InsureMyTrip ranked the 10 U.S. airports that leave travelers the most relaxed, leading the way in fewest flight delays and cancellations. 10: Ontario, California (ONT) Southern California’s Ontario International Airport may be the fastest growing
SALT LAKE CITY (November 2019) – The Salt Lake Unity Fest will be held December 12-15, 2019 at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Fest is a multi-day event uniting the LGBTQ+ community and our allies, through sports and exclusive events. This annual festival will feature sport competitions and fun
