In 1962, NASA’s Project Mercury made history by sending an American into orbit for the first time. To mark the 50^th anniversary of this historic achievement, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is inviting the public to a celebration that will be headlined by Mercury astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter, the first two Americans to orbit Earth.

 

CHICAGO (Jan. 11, 2012) – Delaware North Companies, a global hospitality, food service and retail management company, has developed and begun operating a spacious and striking new retail store adjacent to U.S. Cellular Field for the Chicago White Sox. Delaware North’s Sportservice division operates retail services and food concessions for the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

YOSEMITE, Calif. (Dec. 13, 2011) – The Delaware North Companies-operated Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite National Park has been named one of the best hotels in the United States for the holidays by Travel + Leisure magazine. The article is featured in the prestigious magazine’s December issue.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (December 9, 2011) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Delaware North Companies Parks & Resort locations. At least a half dozen Delaware North-owned and/or -operated hotels across the country are offering special package deals and family winter events now and into the new year. Choose from horse-drawn sleigh rides at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite to taking in the sights and sounds from around the world at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s “Holidays in Space.” Many Delaware North properties are offering a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, New Year’s celebrations or outdoor winter adventures.