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Utah’s large-scale events industry is booming
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Originally posted on https://www.utahbusiness.com/utahs-events-industry-is-booming-economy-large-scale/ February 28, 2023 — Just two months into the year, Salt Lake City has already checked three major events off of its list. The 72nd annual NBA All-Star Weekend, which…
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Salt Lake City (January 11, 2022)— Yesterday the Salt Lake County Council appropriated $239,520 in funding for a private transportation provider to increase the frequency of service and number of people riding public transportation to Salt Lake County ski resorts for the…
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Originally posted on https://www.afar.com/magazine/utah-is-the-forefront-of-americas-bean-to-bar-chocolate-movement November 11, 2022 — By Mae Hamilton Ghirardelli, Hershey, Guittard—some of the most recognizable U.S. chocolate brands can be found in the East and on…
5 LGBTQ travel destinations to visit in unexpected states
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Originally posted on https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/5-lgbtq-travel-destinations-to-visit-in-unexpected-states/ar-AA10O2iV August 21, 2022 By Jamie Valentino While LGBTQ rights are being attacked across the country by a GOP stuck in the 1950s, an increasing number of…
Salt Lake's Winter Playground
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Originally posted on https://www.touroperatorland.com/magazine July 20, 2022 Come for the scenery, stay for the scene! At the first crisp snowfall along the Wasatch Front, when Salt Lake transforms itself into Utah’s urban basecamp for The Greatest Snow on Earth…
Salt Lake City Criterium Race Returns!
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Originally posted on utahstories.com/2022/07/salt-lake-city-criterium-race-returns/ July 11, 2022 — As the Tour de France courses its way through the countryside of Europe, the always-exciting and spectator-friendly Salt Lake Criterium is celebrating its third year…
Where to Eat and Drink (But Mostly Drink) in Utah
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Originally posted on ediblemanhattan.com/travel/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-utah-travel-guide/ June 9, 2022 — Utah might not be the first place you think of when you want to take a boozy vacation. But the Beehive State is far from “dry” these days. Utah as a…
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Originally posted on https://www.cntraveler.com/story/weekend-guide-salt-lake-city By Jeremy Pugh Thanks to an influx of relocating professionals and a higher-than-average birth rate, Utah ranks as America’s youngest state. That youthful energy is shaking up the reputation…
Salt Lake City Surprise
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Originally posted on https://www.phoenixmag.com/2022/05/05/summer-food-wine-getaways/ May 5, 2022 — Given that it was founded and largely populated by alcohol-abstaining Mormons, Utah may not be top of mind when it comes to food-and-booze destinations. However, between the…
Utah ranks No. 1 for state pandemic response: New study
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Originally posted on https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/utah-ranks-no-1-for-state-pandemic-response-new-study/ April 12, 2022 — (ABC4) – A study breaking down how states responded to the COVID-19 pandemic shows Utah ranking as number one out of all 50 states. The…