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Great Reasons to Visit Shenandoah National Park This Spring

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, VA – National Park Week is April 22-26 at all national park locations including Shenandoah National Park. Nature lovers can take advantage of the free admission (Monday through Friday of that week) and explore Shenandoah.

New Lodging Trend, 'Cabineering,' Debuts in West Yellowstone

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (May 09, 2013)– “Cabineering,” a new trend offered in West Yellowstone, provides the comforts of home and the perks of a hotel for adventurous travelers in remote areas. Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone, a 50-cabin property, is scheduled to open July 1. Explorer Cabins will provide a unique vacation experience by combining several lodging trends, including cabineering, “generational travel” and dog-friendly travel.

Delaware North Companies' Park Gate Lodges Graduate from Sustainable Business Program

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (May 2, 2013) –Three West Yellowstone properties owned and operated by global hospitality company Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts successfully graduated from the Yellowstone Business Partnership’s (YBP) UnCommon Sense Program. The Gray Wolf Inn & Suites, the Holiday Inn Conference Center and Branch Restaurant and the Yellowstone Park Hotel are known as the Park Gate Lodges.

Delaware North Companies at Yellowstone Earns Its Sixth Consecutive Pollution Prevention Award

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (April 22, 2013) –Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts properties in West Yellowstone have garnered the 2012 Montana EcoStar Pollution Prevention Award. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock will present the company’s Yellowstone-area employees with the award during an April 24 ceremony.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Awarded 10 Year Contract with Peaks of Otter

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

BEDFORD, Va.(April 22, 2013) –Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, has been awarded a 10 year contract for management of Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant, as well as its retail stores and shuttle service. Peaks of Otter Lodge is located along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 86 in Bedford, Va.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts 2013 Earth Day Celebrations

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 17, 2013) – Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is celebrating Earth Day 2013 with a variety of events at each location. From state park and beach cleanups to baking organic snacks to recycling contests, employees are encouraging environmental stewardship in the Special Places™ in which we operate.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Selected as New Concessioner at Kings Canyon National Park

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, CALIFORNIA-(March, 2013) – The National Park Service announced today the selection of Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts as the new concessioner operating overnight accommodations, food and beverage, retail, and other services at Kings Canyon National Park. The company currently holds a concession contract to operate lodging, food and beverage, and retail operations in neighboring Sequoia National Park.

Wuksachi Lodge Goes Greener for Earth Day

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Wuksachi Lodge at Sequoia National Park will celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly activities to entertain visitors and highlight its longstanding commitment to sustainability.

Romance is in the Air at Gideon Putnam Resort

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Saratoga Springs, New York.(January 25, 2012) – Romance is in the air, and there’s no better time to escape to upstate New York for a romantic Valentine’s Day spa getaway at Gideon Putnam Resort.

Ring in 2013 by Booking Bearpaw High Sierra Camp Reservations

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

Offering an exceptional way to see the High Sierra, Bearpaw High Sierra Camp provides guests with comforts of home including warm beds in tent cabins, hot showers and family-style gourmet meals. Reservations for the 2013 season open promptly at 7 a.m. (PST) on Wednesday, Jan. 2

Stay at Wuksachi Lodge and Play in a Sequoia Winter Wonderland

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Celebrate winter and the holiday season the way nature intended. From play-and-stay packages and snow chain concierge services, to Christmas with Old St. Nick and a “Trek to the Tree,” Wuksachi Lodge’s winter offerings let guests take advantage of one of the most wonderful times of year in Sequoia National Park.

Wuksachi Lodge and Nature Corps Offer Volunteer Vacations in Sequoia

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

Wuksachi Lodge and Nature Corps are partnering to offer all-inclusive volunteer vacations to support conservation efforts in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Sequoia Gets Spooky as Wuksachi Lodge Celebrates Halloween

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

Celebrate the spooky season with cave tours, lantern walks, pumpkin carving, and more during the month of October through Halloween at Wuksachi Lodge and Sequoia National Park.

Catlin Seaview Survey Partners with Heron Island for Great Barrier Reef Expedition

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

Australia (September 26, 2012) – Heron Island, located on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, reinforced its position as one of the most spectacular underwater environments today when it was linked to the launch of the Catlin Seaview Survey at the high profile Blue Ocean Film Festival in Monterey, California.

Wuksachi Lodge Welcomes Fall with Dark Sky Astronomy Programs

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

At 7,200 feet, with a nearly non-existant amount of light pollution, Wuksachi Lodge provides breathtaking views of the night sky

Wuksachi Lodge Unveils "The Peaks" Restaurant and Introduces New Chef

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:00:00 EST

Wuksachi Lodge, a full-service hotel nestled in the heart of Sequoia National Park and operated by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, recently announced the appointment of new Executive Chef Jeff Graham to its culinary team.

Coveted Tent Cabins Available at Wuksachi Lodge's Bearpaw High Sierra Camp

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

With only six cabins, reservations for the camp’s summer season typically sell out in two hours each January. However, for the first time in recent memory, reservations can be made for August and September dates this summer.

Delaware North Companies' Iconic Australian Destination Properties Now Live on Global Distribution Systems

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, NY (June 5, 2012) – Delaware North Companies’ iconic Australian resorts are now live on all major Global Distribution Systems (GDS) platforms: Amadeus, Worldspan, Sabre and Galileo. GDS connects millions of travel producers on a centralized platform for bookings around the world.

Delaware North Extends Concessions and Retail Hours, Adds Options during Nik Wallenda's High-Wire Walk

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (May 30, 2012) – Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, will offer additional food and retail options to guests on the American side of Niagara Falls during Nik Wallenda’s high-wire walk June 15, 2012. The Buffalo-based company will ensure that guests have access to numerous food and retail options in Niagara Falls State Park before and during the historic event.

Wuksachi Lodge Asks Summer Travelers to Mind the Bear Facts

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

At a breathtaking 7,000 feet, the Wuksachi Lodge not only provides unique mountain accommodations for guests, its panoramic setting affords bear-sighting opportunities right outside its windows. But whether at the lodge or on the trails, it’s important to remember a few ‘bear essentials.’

Kennedy Space Center Welcoming Visitors During 50th Anniversary Year with Special Tours and Offers

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. (May 18, 2012) – NASA is offering visitors rare access to several key areas of Kennedy Space Center during its 50th anniversary year to enhance a popular destination that already features an array of authentic attractions showcasing the space program and opportunities for up-close viewing of ongoing rocket launches.

Delaware North Companies joins the American Society of Travel Agents as an Allied Member

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, NY (May 15, 2012) – Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service, announced it has become an Allied Member with the American Society of Travel Agents, the world's largest association of travel professionals, at the International Pow Wow in Los Angeles this past April.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Celebrates Earth Day 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 22, 2012) - Delaware North Companies Parks & Resortsis committed to the care and protection of natural, cultural and historic resources. Companywide standards and best management practices contain values to guide decision making and achieve excellence. GreenPath^® has grown from an environmental management system (EMS) into an innovative stewardship initiative that encompasses environmental management, interpretation and education programs, facility and artifact care, community involvement, and ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Expansion Earns Double Silver LEED Certification

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

FISH CAMP, Calf. (April 20, 2012) – Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts has earned double Silver LEED certification at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, an all-season resort located just outside of Yosemite National Park in Fish Camp, Calif.

Two major events scheduled for Heron Island in 2012

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

(April, 2012) Heron Island is providing visitors two amazing opportunities to explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in 2012. The Heron Island Dive Festival will take place 25-29 July and the Great Barrier Reef Swim is scheduled for 18 – 22 October.

Celebrate National Park Week at Wuksachi Lodge

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Sequoia National Park and the National Park Service are proud to once again partner with the National Park Foundation to present National Park Week April 21-29.

Wuksachi Lodge and World Wildlife Fund Celebrate Earth Hour March 31

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

The World Wildlife Fund is daring the world to save the planet and Wuksachi Lodge is up for the challenge.

Wuksachi Lodge Celebrates Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Fee-free dates throughout 2012 attract outdoor enthusiasts to Sequoia National Park.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Offers Holiday Experience Deals

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

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.

The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake Presents an Elizabethan Yuletide Feaste

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio (November 8, 2011) — Experience history come to life with Queen Elizabeth I and her Royal Court during the Elizabethan Yuletide Feaste at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake Saturday, December 3 and Saturday, December 10.

Delaware North Companies Chef Part of White House-Sponsored Healthy Food Symposium

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. and WASHINGTON (Nov. 7, 2011)– Delaware North Companies chefs and executives were in the nation’s capital last week to participate in a symposium and host a luncheon – both of which were focused on healthy eating in national parks.

Delaware North Companies Resorts Recognized By Conde Nast Traveler

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Oct. 31, 2011)- Three hotels and resorts owned and/or operated by Delaware North Companies have been selected for Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. The luxury travel magazine ranked the hotels based on more than 8 million votes cast in the annual survey. The awards reflect the combined opinions of 28,876 Conde Nast Traveler readers who rated the world’s best cities, islands and hotels visited in the past year.

Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa Offers Special Bald Eagle Viewing Packages

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS, British Columbia (Oct. 24, 2011) – If the perfect lake setting, natural mineral hot springs, beautiful forests and towering mountains aren’t enough to make you visit Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, here’s another reason: a chance to view thousands of bald eagles in their natural habitat.

LeMay –America's Car Museum Breaks in New Home with Sold-Out Fundraiser

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 28, 2011) – LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) held the first major gala at its new nine-acre location this weekend. More than 650 board members and benefactors were dressed to impress in the “construction chic” dress code called for by the “Hard Hat & High Heels” fundraiser.

Delaware North Retail Show Recognizes Outstanding Store Performances and Vendor Partnerships

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

FISH CAMP, Calif., (Sept. 14, 2011) – Nearly 100 Delaware North retail employees joined more than 50 vendors for the Delaware North Companies 13^th annual Retail Trade Show in late August near Yosemite National Park.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Announces Launch Viewing Opportunities and Special Events for Aug. 5 Juno Mission

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center, FL (August 1, 2011) - While space shuttles have had their last lift-off, locals and visitors to the Space Coast can still experience the thrill of a launch. On Friday, Aug. 5, between 11:34 a.m. and 12:43 p.m., NASA is scheduled to launch the Jupiter-bound, solar-powered Juno spacecraft aboard the most powerful Atlas rocket ever made, the Atlas V 551, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The first 2,000 guests to arrive at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) will be invited to view the launch from the closest possible public viewing area, the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Kicks Off Rafting Season in Yosemite National Park

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., July 14, 2011— Bikers are cruising on the paths, families are enjoying s’mores at night and summer is now in full-swing with the opening of rafting in Yosemite National Park today. Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite offers three-mile rafting trips along the Merced River daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. starting July 14 and it anticipates the rafting season will run through Labor Day depending on weather and river level conditions.

Stanley Cup Explores Yosemite National Park

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., July 7, 2011 – Yosemite waterfalls were booming and the hiking trails greeted thousands of Park visitors, but a rare sight to see this past weekend in Yosemite National Park was the Stanley Cup. The celebrated trophy made its first trip to Yosemite and its surrounds courtesy of Jeremy Jacobs, the owner of the champion Boston Bruins and Delaware North Companies, authorized concessioner for Yosemite National Park.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Stocking Up on Merchandise Commemorating Last Planned Space Shuttle Mission

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center, Fla. (July 7, 2011) – With NASA’s last planned space shuttle launch scheduled for Friday, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has added commemorative apparel and collectibles at the complex’s store in anticipation that visitors will want to mark the historic milestone.

Celebrate Summer at Wuksachi Lodge at Sequoia National Park

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Sequoia National Park, CA – June 2011 – Summertime, and the livin’ is – at Wuksachi Lodge! Nestled in the heart of Sequoia National Park, the rustic retreat serves as the perfect base camp for summer travelers. The season kicks into high gear June 21 when admission to Sequoia National Park is free, and beckons visitors to enjoy an abundance of warm-weather activities.

Two Yellowstone Stores Recognized for Exceptional Sustainable Practices

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (May 27, 2011) –Yellowstone’s Lake and Tower General Stores, which are operated by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, have been recognized by Yellowstone Business Partnership for their sustainability. The award was presented during the Yellowstone Business Partnership’s annual spring conference at Jackson Lake Lodge, in Grand Teton National Park May 23-25.

Chef from Yosemite's Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Wins American Culinary Federation Regional Pastry Competition

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (May 11, 2011) – The executive pastry chef of The Ahwahnee hotel at Yosemite National Park was honored as Western Regional Pastry Chef of the Year by The American Culinary Federation (ACF) after winning a competition at the regional conference May 3 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Gideon Putnam Resort Completes Renovations

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Saratoga Springs, NY (May 2, 2011) – Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa completed a million-dollar makeover of its guestrooms this month. The redo is part of a $20 million renovation by management company Delaware North Companies in partnership with Saratoga Casino & Raceway.

Gideon Putnam Resort Appoints New General Manager

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Saratoga Springs, NY (May 5, 2011) – Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa announces the appointment of its new general manager, Chance Jorgensen. In this role, Jorgensen will oversee all operations of the National Historic Landmark, 120-room property and help guide the completion of the resort’s planned $20 million renovations project.

Delaware North Companies Offering Lucrative Savings with Spring Lodging Packages for Yellowstone National Park Vacations

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (May 2, 2011) – The sun peeks through, inviting the moist green grass to erupt through the dwindling snow. Fresh off a long winter’s nap, a bear stretches – letting off a tired sigh – while migratory birds whistle overhead. In the distance, newborn bison frolic in the meadow, and onlooking elk calves huddle cautiously around their mother.

NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Awarded Space Shuttle Atlantis

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center, Fla. (April 12, 2011) – NASA officials announced today that Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has been selected to permanently display space shuttle Atlantis upon retirement of the Space Shuttle Program. Atlantis, one of three orbiters in the space shuttle fleet, will fly the last scheduled space shuttle mission before being retired in 2011.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Begins Search for Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 28, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, one of the world’s leading hospitality and food service providers, announced today it has begun a search for a new vice president of sales and marketing for its parks and resorts division.

Gideon Putnam Resort Room Renovations Under Way

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y (March 9, 2011)– More than $1 million in guest room renovations has begun at Gideon Putnam Resort, which is operated by Delaware North Companies through its Parks & Resorts division.

Culinary and Wine Tasting Experiences Abound at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio (March 8, 2011) — Learn the secrets to making a great Irish dinner during the first 2011 Chef’s Insights cooking class or enjoy an evening of Italian wine and cuisine at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake’s Wine Series dinner – both beginning in March.

New Executive Chef Joins The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio (March 8, 2011) — The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake is pleased to announce the addition of Executive Chef Russell Siegel, who brings energy, creativity and a passion for cuisine to one of Ohio’s most popular resorts.