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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.
Salt Lake City airport ranked among the best in the nation
Bryan Barba, Deseret News | Posted June 28 - 7:02 p.m.
A new Washington Post article found the Salt Lake City airport among the Top 10 in the nation for accessibility through public transit, art depicting local surroundings and on-site shops.
Utah County raises transient room tax, even though commissioner says tourism fund is 'healthy'
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 25 - 7:11 p.m.
The Utah County Commission passed a resolution Wednesday that increases the transient room tax on short-term rentals by a quarter of a percent.
Canadian travel to Utah, US is down — and it's not just because of policy, new survey finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 15 - 7:16 a.m.
A new survey led by a Utah company highlights how policy and other factors have created a rift for Canadian travelers, but that rift may also not last forever.
80% of the world is now within 1 stop of Salt Lake City thanks to its newest direct flight
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 12 - 3:05 p.m.
Salt Lake City now has nonstop service to Asia for the first time in over a decade, which is key for more than just international travel.
How popular were Utah's ski resorts this winter? Here's what the data says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 11 - 2:49 p.m.
Visitation at Utah's 15 ski and snowboard resorts dipped a bit this past winter with less snow in the mountains, but the state's slopes remain as popular as ever.
Tuesday is the last day to get free checked bags through Southwest Airlines
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted May 27 - 9:26 p.m.
For decades, Southwest Airlines has been known for the fact that all its passengers get two free checked bags, but starting Wednesday, that will no longer be the case.
Utah's national parks bracing for Memorial Day visits
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted May 23 - 5:12 p.m.
National park rangers in Utah are readying for Memorial Day weekend visits by people who want to get out and enjoy what nature has to offer.
