Press Releases

Message Regarding Possible Government Shutdown

Posted: Dec 20, 18

We have received word from the U.S. National Park Service that the entrances and roads into all national parks will remain accessible if there is a government shutdown. Continued

New Solar Installations in Iconic National Parks Helping Keep Them Green

Posted: Aug 29, 18

New Solar Installations in Iconic National Parks Helping Keep Them Green Xanterra’s commitment to sustainability continues to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Rocky Mountain, Grand Canyon and Death Valley National Parks, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Continued

Xanterra Parks & Resorts Unveils New Brand Name - Xanterra Travel Collection

Posted: Feb 01, 18

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – January 31, 2018 Continued

Xanterra Travel Collection Awarded New 15-Year Contract by the National Park Service to Continue Operating Grand Canyon Concession

Posted: May 10, 17

Greenwood Village, CO, September 10, 2015 Continued

Xanterra Acquires Holiday Vacations

Posted: May 10, 17

For Immediate Release DENVER, February 25, 2016 — Xanterra Travel Collection is pleased to announce they have acquired Holiday Vacations, expanding further the company’s fast-growing portfolio of... Continued

Disposable Water Bottles in the National Parks: My Retro Canteen

Posted: Aug 12, 15

There is a spirited public conversation happening regarding bottled water, and specifically bottled water in the national parks. There have been articles with hundreds of people weighing... Continued

Xanterra Travel Collection Celebrates a Decade of Sustainability Successes; Announces Ambitious Goals for Next 10 Years

Posted: Aug 03, 15

DENVER, August 4, 2015 – Showcasing more than a decade of leadership while taking on the challenge of climate change, global hospitality company Xanterra Travel Collection has... Continued

Crater Lake Lodge Turns 100 in 2015; Lodge has Seen Significant Changes and Improvements over the Past Century

Posted: Jul 15, 15

For Immediate Release Photos Available CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Feb. 3, 2015 – One of the finest examples of classic national park accommodations, Crater Lake Lodge in... Continued

Where to Freeze Your Brain During National Ice Cream Month in July; Parks Offer Plenty of Choices

Posted: Jun 26, 15

For Immediate Release Photos Available DENVER, June 26, 2015 – There’s something about enjoying an ice cream cone in a national or state park that evokes Rockwell-esque... Continued

What Were We Thinking? 10 Things Historic National Park Lodges Tell Us about Priorities and Values, Then and Now