Salt Lake City International Airport

MINUTE SUITES OPENS ITS FIRST LOCATION AT SALT LAKE CITY AIRPORT

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minute Suites, the award-winning airport brand that provides private suites for travelers, opened today its first location in Utah's Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minute Suites, the award-winning airport brand that provides private suites for travelers, opened today its first location in Utah's Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
  • Minute Suites are designed as a place to get work done in peace, escape the hustle of the airport, and recharge before your next flight.
  • Minute Suites have a minimum stay of one-hour with additional 15-minute increments available for purchase.
  • To book a reservation, visit www.minutesuites.com or use the Minute Suites Mobile App, available for download via Google Play or the App Store.

Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires Courtyard by Marriott and Hyatt House in Downtown Salt Lake City and Announces Two Additional Hotels Under Contract for Purchase

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

“The acquisition of the Courtyard and the Hyatt House in downtown Salt Lake City expands our presence within the vibrant Salt Lake market, an area well known for its business-friendly environment, attractive cost of living, cultural attractions and proximity to outdoor recreational activities, which has seen significant economic growth in recent years and is poised for continued expansion.

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  • “The acquisition of the Courtyard and the Hyatt House in downtown Salt Lake City expands our presence within the vibrant Salt Lake market, an area well known for its business-friendly environment, attractive cost of living, cultural attractions and proximity to outdoor recreational activities, which has seen significant economic growth in recent years and is poised for continued expansion.
  • We are actively underwriting additional opportunities and are well positioned to further add to our portfolio in the coming months.”
    The Courtyard Salt Lake City Downtown is located at 345 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, and the Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown is located at 140 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • The Courtyard opened in October 2015 and the Hyatt House, which recently underwent a full soft-goods renovation, opened in January 2015.
  • Following the acquisition of the downtown Salt Lake City hotels, the Apple Hospitality hotel portfolio includes 222 hotels with 29,263 guest rooms geographically diversified throughout 37 states.

Despite Record Passenger Volumes, North American Airports Earn Higher Marks for Traveler Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Faced with a potentially crippling combination of record high passenger volumes1, an ongoing pilot shortage that shrank the number of available flights and countless weather delays and cancellations, overall passenger satisfaction improved.

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  • Faced with a potentially crippling combination of record high passenger volumes1, an ongoing pilot shortage that shrank the number of available flights and countless weather delays and cancellations, overall passenger satisfaction improved.
  • Top-performing airports in the study all saw substantial gains in terminal facilities; food and beverage and retail service; and baggage claim.
  • Satisfied travelers spending more money at the airport: There is a direct correlation between overall passenger satisfaction and spending at the airport.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranks highest in passenger satisfaction among mega airports with a score of 800.

Blink Charging Awarded Utah State Contract Making EV Charging Procurement Easier and More Convenient for Government Agencies

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Miami Beach, Fla., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced it has been selected as a State Contract Awardee by the Utah Division of Purchasing (the “Blink Utah State Contract”). The contract prioritizes Blink products and services for government, non-profit, K-12, and higher education agencies in Utah, preparing their properties and facilities for the growing demand for EV charging nationwide.

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  • As a direct result of the contract, Blink was selected by Salt Lake City International Airport for their EV charging needs.
  • Miami Beach, Fla., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced it has been selected as a State Contract Awardee by the Utah Division of Purchasing (the “Blink Utah State Contract”).
  • The contract prioritizes Blink products and services for government, non-profit, K-12, and higher education agencies in Utah, preparing their properties and facilities for the growing demand for EV charging nationwide.
  • Salt Lake City International Airport ( “ SLC International ” ) has already utilized Blink’s Blink Utah State Contract.

LivAway Suites Continues to Expand Across the Country

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

WEST JORDAN, Utah, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LivAway Suites, the rapidly expanding economy extended stay hotel brand, broke ground on its newest location in West Jordan, UT, on April 19 at 7372 South Campus View Drive. West Jordan will be one of multiple groundbreakings taking place across the nation in the coming months as LivAway Suites continues its mission of bringing economy extended stay lodging into the 21st century.

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  • WEST JORDAN, Utah, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LivAway Suites , the rapidly expanding economy extended stay hotel brand, broke ground on its newest location in West Jordan, UT, on April 19 at 7372 South Campus View Drive.
  • West Jordan will be one of multiple groundbreakings taking place across the nation in the coming months as LivAway Suites continues its mission of bringing economy extended stay lodging into the 21st century.
  • "We're selecting markets like West Jordan with robust economic drivers to expand our unparalleled, contemporary hotel product," said Kevin Dailey, Chief Operating Officer of LivAway Suites.
  • To learn more about LivAway Suites, visit www.livawaysuites.com

Coalition of Utah Leaders Launch Campaign to Bring Major League Baseball to Salt Lake City

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY , April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miller family and the Larry H. Miller Company have convened a broad coalition of Utah leaders to position Salt Lake City as an ideal market for Major League Baseball (MLB). Big League Utah, a broad-based community coalition, believes Utah is the "Future of America's Pastime." Like baseball's brightest stars, Utah is a 5-tool player for its growth, economy, location, sports culture, and quality of life. The coalition has targeted a shovel-ready site for a new MLB ballpark at the 100-acre Rocky Mountain Power District on Salt Lake City's west side.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY , April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miller family and the Larry H. Miller Company have convened a broad coalition of Utah leaders to position Salt Lake City as an ideal market for Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • We now have an opportunity to welcome Major League Baseball to Utah and invite all Utahns to join us in this effort."
  • The coalition includes Utah's federal, state and local decision-makers, business and community leaders, former MLB baseball players, and potential investors.
  • Rocky Mountain Power and Mortenson have partnered with the Larry H. Miller Company and Big League Utah to help attract Major League Baseball to Salt Lake City.

Verizon readies its network in Salt Lake City for celebrity exhibition basketball game

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Basketball fans in Salt Lake City have a lot to cheer about on and off the court thanks to Verizon network upgrades throughout the market.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Basketball fans in Salt Lake City have a lot to cheer about on and off the court thanks to Verizon network upgrades throughout the market.
  • For fans planning to attend events at the Salt Palace, Jon M. Huntsman Center or Vivint Arena, or the many activities surrounding the events throughout the community, Verizon has made major network enhancements throughout Salt Lake City.
  • “We are working to ensure our customers can count on our network in Salt Lake City.”
    For visitors traveling to Salt Lake City, Verizon has permanent Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) which provide 4G and 5G Ultra Wideband service throughout Salt Palace, the Huntsman Center and Vivint Arena and the Salt Lake City Airport.
  • So for customers living in or traveling to Salt Lake City for all the upcoming basketball action, Verizon has a network they can count on.

Delta Air Lines Ranks as the Most Punctual Airline in the U.S. in OAG’s Punctuality League 2023

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Delta finished 2022 as the most punctual airline in the U.S. with an on-time performance (OTP) of 81.79% and an extremely low cancellation rate of just 0.01%.

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  • Delta finished 2022 as the most punctual airline in the U.S. with an on-time performance (OTP) of 81.79% and an extremely low cancellation rate of just 0.01%.
  • Globally, seven U.S. carriers ranked among the Top 20 Mega Airlines (defined by the number of flights operated) in the world.
  • Delta ranked #6, followed by Alaska (#7), United (#8) American (#9) and Spirit Airlines (#10; OTP 73.18%).
  • Airport OTP calculations are restricted to scheduled passenger flights only and are calculated based on both departures and arrivals data.

D.A. Davidson Closes $48M in CPACE Financing for Black Rock Mountain Resort in Utah

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Davidson’s Special District Group , a nationally recognized team of capital market professionals, has closed $48 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) financing for Black Rock Mountain Resort in Wasatch County, Utah.

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  • Davidson’s Special District Group , a nationally recognized team of capital market professionals, has closed $48 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) financing for Black Rock Mountain Resort in Wasatch County, Utah.
  • Building upon the Special District Group’s previous CPACE capabilities , this deal represents the expansion of its CPACE portfolio and reinforces the group’s proven track record across amenity-rich mountain resort and residential communities.
  • “Black Rock Mountain Resort is primed to become a top-tier destination for recreation, entertainment, vacation, corporate events and more.
  • “As our partners prioritize smart growth, we look forward to the continued expansion of our CPACE portfolio and our diversified financing capabilities across the nation.”
    Located right outside of Park City, Utah, Black Rock Mountain Resort offers luxury accommodations and four-season recreation.

Art Installation Tribute to Utah's First Astronaut and Retired U.S. Senator Jake Garn Debuts at Salt Lake City International Airport

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Monday, November 28, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An art installation tribute celebrating Utah's first astronaut and retired U.S. Sen. Jake Garn will be unveiled during a special dedication ceremony at the Salt Lake City International Airport on Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An art installation tribute celebrating Utah's first astronaut and retired U.S. Sen. Jake Garn will be unveiled during a special dedication ceremony at the Salt Lake City International Airport on Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m.
  • The dedication ceremony will be held at the Salt Lake City International Airport in the Greeting Room on the 2nd floor.
  • The ceremony will include a Jake Garn Legacy tribute video and remarks by Scott Howell, Co-chair of the Jake Garn Legacy Team, former Gov.
  • Mike Leavitt, Mayor Erin Mendenall, Dan Dugan Salt Lake City Council Chair and District Six representative, art installation artist Gordon Huether, Bill Wyatt Director of Airports at Salt Lake City Corporation, Ellen Garn and other Jake Garn family members.