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Food Trucks, Revamped Lodges Coming to Grand Canyon
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. Mobile food trucks, revamped lodges and a possible valet service are coming to the Grand Canyons South Rim under a new 15-year concessions contract.Major Changes at the Grand Canyon
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com
The National Park Service announced Thursday it has awarded the contract that is among the most lucrative in the parks system worth about $1 billion over its lifetime to Xanterra South Rim LLC.Who is this new company?
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com
The contract subject to congressional review calls for mobile food trucks on the South Rim and expanded patio dining at the historic El Tovar Hotel to accommodate crowds during the busy summer months.Food Trucks on the Go
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com
Xanterra also has the option of running a valet service at El Tovar, where finding a parking space nearby can be tricky during peak visitation hours.
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com
The popular Bright Angel Lodge will be upgraded, while the Maswik South Lodge will be torn down and replaced with 90 standard rooms and 30 rooms with kitchenettes at a cost of $12 million.
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com
Xanterra also plans to build a quick-service restaurant at the complex.
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com
The parks struggles with attracting bidders were due mostly to the money that Xanterra was owed for improvements it has made there.
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com
Grand Canyon officials responded by borrowing $100 million within the Park Service to reduce what must be paid to Xanterra to about $60 million if another company won the contract.
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com
Xanterra now is operating under a temporary contract that expires at the end of the year.
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com
Come to the Grand Canyon National Park with your friends and family to enjoy all of the many new improvements that are taking place at the park! Park & Area Info
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com