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Hyatt's Andaz brand is coming to Utah as it takes on mountain luxury
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 8:32 a.m.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to expand one of its luxury brands into Utah as it plans to open that brand's first mountain-themed hotel.
Lagoon sets opening date for the amusement park's 2026 season
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 7:40 a.m.
Lagoon will open for its 2026 season starting on weekends beginning at the end of March.
This investment is keeping Utah resorts afloat amid lackluster snowfall
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 8 - 12:03 p.m.
Utah's winter has been rough, but an equally poor winter nearly 50 years ago likely helped resorts avoid catastrophe.
Visitation at Utah's national parks was steady in 2025 — except for this park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 8:05 a.m.
Visitation to Utah's "Mighty 5" slid somewhat in 2025, but not to the extent of other National Park Service-managed parks in the state.
This Utah locale named among top places in the world to visit in 2026
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 8:04 a.m.
What do Bangkok, Winnie-the-Pooh's England and Deer Valley, Utah, have in common? Probably nothing, other than they're on The New York Times' list of 52 places to go in 2026.
Why national travel writers are telling people to come to Utah in 2026
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 10:04 a.m.
As 2026 kicks off, people all around the world are starting to plan their travel for the year, and a number of travel publications are suggesting a trip to Utah.
New calendar highlights Utah's unique geological wonders
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 12:02 p.m.
A nearly two-decade tradition featuring photos of some of Utah's most scenic and iconic landscapes has been released by the Utah Geological Survey via a calendar that is an ideal stocking stuffer.
Touching down in Lima: Delta pulls off its inaugural direct flight from SLC to South America
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 6 - 6:27 p.m.
Aviation has celebrated several historic firsts over the past 122 years. Now Peruvians in Utah — and many more from across the western United States — have their own to celebrate.
Peru bound: Delta preparing for its maiden flight from Salt Lake City to South America
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 2 - 10:39 p.m.
Countless Utahns enjoy connections to South America. Now those connections get closer, as Delta Air Lines will launch a historic first direct flight from Utah to South America on Thursday.
This Utah ski resort named among best values in the country
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 15 - 10:03 a.m.
Brian Head Ski Resort in southern Utah ranks among the Top 20 for visitor value for the upcoming season, according to an online vacation rental marketplace.
Ogden leaders unveil new airport terminal with an eye to new carriers, the Olympics
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 14 - 5:01 p.m.
Ogden leaders unveiled the upgraded terminal at Ogden-Hinckley Airport, expressing hope it'll help in efforts to lure new carriers and prepare for the Olympics.
Salt Lake City among 40 airports to receive 10% service cut amid government shutdown
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 6 - 7:34 p.m.
Utah's largest airport is among the 40 across the country that will have a reduction in service beginning on Friday, as the federal shutdown continues in its second month.
Ski magazine readers ranked the 30 best resorts in the West. Here's how Utah fared
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 28 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah has some of the best resorts in the West, and one of the best overall might still be in northern Utah.
New movie sheds light on wilderness therapy, its approach to hope and healing
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Oct. 27 - 12:00 p.m.
The Anasazi Foundation uses nature as medicine to help teens and families in crisis.
South Korea honors international partnership with Cottonwood Heights
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Oct. 23 - 8:35 p.m.
A city in South Korea has named a street after Cottonwood Heights as part of a newly formed city partnership.
Damage from flash flooding prompts closure of Pine Valley Recreation Area for cleanup
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Oct. 20 - 10:30 p.m.
The aftermath of last weekend's storm in southern Utah left "significant damage" in the Dixie National Forest area.
This unique assessment might help hotels, businesses during Salt Palace remodel
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 16 - 10:04 a.m.
An agreement reached two years ago could help hotels and tourism experts navigate through the multiyear effort to redesign the Salt Palace Convention Center.
Retired national park leaders urge closures if government shuts down
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 26 - 9:03 p.m.
With another government shutdown looming, former National Park Service leaders urged the Department of the Interior to close national parks if budgets are not approved in time.
Here's what the Kearns mayor wants from the 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 30 - 10:38 p.m.
Could the 2034 Winter Games help transform Kearns into a tourist destination? That's Mayor Kelly Bush's goal after meeting with the Games' organizing committee on Friday.
Can southern Utah's small towns grow recreation economies without losing their charm?
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Aug. 18 - 7:26 a.m.
As rural communities across southern Utah face both the promise and pressure of growing outdoor recreation economies, a new national guide may help chart the way forward.
Report says Salt Lake City International Airport emerges as the best airport in the nation
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 15 - 9:02 p.m.
Thanks to its punctuality and new terminal, the Salt Lake City International Airport scored the top spot in the country in AirHelp's 2025 report of the world's best airports on Friday.
Utah Lake is a popular recreation draw. Here's how much economic weight it has
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 29 - 6:22 a.m.
Utah Lake is a key water source and an environmental marvel, but a new report details how it also has a strong economic value in Utah Valley.
Breeze Airways to add 6 new routes out of Provo as it continues to expand
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 17 - 9:36 p.m.
Utahns will soon have another option to get to Las Vegas and a handful of other Western cities.
Updated Utah Lake harbor reopens in American Fork
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 30 - 5:15 p.m.
An updated beach area, parking lot, playground and bathrooms encourage citizens to visit and enjoy Utah Lake.
