Delaware North Companies

Delaware North Companies joins the American Society of Travel Agents as an Allied Member

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, NY (May 15, 2012) – Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service, announced it has become an Allied Member with the  American Society of Travel Agents, the world's largest association of travel professionals, at the International Pow Wow in Los Angeles this past April. 

Treat the Kids to a Grape Camp Getaway at the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

This year’s Grape Camp will be offered July 12-13 and August 9-10. 

Wallenda Tightrope Walk Date Announced

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Famed aerialist Nik Wallenda, along with The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, are pleased to officially announce the much anticipated date of his tightrope walk across the Niagara Gorge on a high wire.

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Expansion Earns Double Silver LEED Certification

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

FISH CAMP, Calf. (April 20, 2012) – Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts has earned double Silver LEED certification at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, an all-season resort located just outside of Yosemite National Park in Fish Camp, Calif. 

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Celebrates Earth Day 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

 BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 22, 2012) - Delaware North Companies Parks & Resortsis committed to the care and protection of natural, cultural and historic resources. Companywide standards and best management practices contain values to guide decision making and achieve excellence. GreenPath^® has grown from an environmental management system (EMS) into an innovative stewardship initiative that encompasses environmental management, interpretation and education programs, facility and artifact care, community involvement, and ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility.  

Delaware North Companies Sportservice Offers New Concepts for its 83rd Season in MLB

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

 BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 23, 2012) – Every year, from Opening Day until the last out of the season, Delaware North Companies Sportservice delivers the best and latest trends in concessions and retail to Major League Baseball ballparks. 

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite Announces Opening of Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite Valley Stable Rides and Raft Rentals

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., April 20, 2012 — Yosemite is experiencing beautiful weather and gushing waterfalls, and Delaware North Companies (DNC) Parks & Resorts at Yosemite is pleased to announce the re-opening of Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite Valley Stable rides and rafting along the Merced River in the heart of Yosemite Valley.

Packers Select Delaware North Companies Sportservice As Exclusive Food Service Partner At Lambeau Field

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

GREEN BAY, Wis., and BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 18, 2012) – The Green Bay Packers announced today that Delaware North Companies Sportservice has been selected as the new exclusive provider of food and beverage services at  Lambeau Field.

Todd Merry Named Chief Marketing Officer for Delaware North Companies

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 18, 2012) -- Todd Merry has joined Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality management and food service, as chief marketing officer. Merry will report to Chuck Moran, president and chief operating officer. 

Make Mother’s Day extra special at the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Treat mom to a palate-tempting Mother’s Day Buffet at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-lake on Sunday, May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ballroom.

Wuksachi Lodge and World Wildlife Fund Celebrate Earth Hour March 31

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

The World Wildlife Fund is daring the world to save the planet and Wuksachi Lodge is up for the challenge.

Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment Announces Joint Venture with Churchill Downs Incorporated to Develop Video Lottery Terminal Facility and Racetrack in Ohio

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, NY and LOUISVILLE, KY (March 1, 2012) – Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, one of the most innovative gaming and racing operators in the country, and Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”), a premier racing, gaming and entertainment company, today announced their joint venture to purchase Lebanon Raceway in Lebanon, Ohio, and develop a new video lottery terminal (VLT) facility with up to 2,500 VLTs and a harness racetrack. 

Jumer’s Casino and Hotel Opens New Restaurant

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (March 1, 2012) – Jumer’s Casino and Hotel in Rock Island, Ill., is set to open a new restaurant at 4 p.m. today that celebrates the long history and achievements in food service of Delaware North Companies, which purchased and began operating the casino in 2011.

Delaware North Companies Brings ZoomSystems Technology to Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Feb. 13, 2012) – Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport announced today the installation of a brand new Best Buy Express ZoomShop, located in the north concourse of the airport.

February 16 Atlas V Launch Viewing Available at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST

50 years ago, Project Mercury astronaut John Glenn made history by becoming the first American to orbit the Earth. This stunning achievement relied upon the strength of a powerful Atlas rocket to successfully carry Glenn’s spacecraft, Friendship 7, into space. Nearly 50 years to the day of Glenn’s 1962 flight, an advanced United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551 rocket will lift-off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex recognizes the historic ties between these events, and is offering visitors the opportunity to watch the Feb. 16 launch of the Atlas V, currently scheduled to occur between 5:46 and 6:30 p.m.

NASA Mercury Astronauts Glenn and Carpenter Headline Day “Celebrating 50 Years of Americans in Orbit”

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST

In 1962, NASA’s Project Mercury made history by sending an American into orbit for the first time. To mark the 50^th anniversary of this historic achievement, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is inviting the public to a celebration that will be headlined by Mercury astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter, the first two Americans to orbit Earth.

Three Space Shuttle Astronauts Selected for 2012 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Franklin R. Chang-Dìaz, Kevin P. Chilton and Charles J. Precourt will join an elite group of American space heroes as they are inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® during a ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Saturday, May 5, 2012. They will be welcomed to the ranks of legendary space pioneers like Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Alan Shepard, Jim Lovell, Sally Ride and John Young – distinguished members of the Hall of Fame.

Worth the Wait: Snow Falls, Winter Glee Returns to Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Sierra snowfall changes everything at Yosemite National Park, adding scenic drama as it opens up an entire new playground of winter sport options. Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite has 48 acres of fun activities on site at the lodge, and lodging packages that create the perfect “conditions” for a winter getaway.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for $100 Million Home of Space Shuttle Atlantis

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:30:00 EST

On Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m., Delaware North Parks & Resorts, in partnership with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, broke ground on the future home of the space shuttle Atlantis to be located at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. NASA selected Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to permanently display space shuttle Atlantis in April 2011. 

Delaware North Opens Retail Store for the Chicago White Sox

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

CHICAGO (Jan. 11, 2012) – Delaware North Companies, a global hospitality, food service and retail management company, has developed and begun operating a spacious and striking new retail store adjacent to U.S. Cellular Field for the Chicago White Sox. Delaware North’s Sportservice division operates retail services and food concessions for the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

Wuksachi Lodge Celebrates Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Fee-free dates throughout 2012 attract outdoor enthusiasts to Sequoia National Park.

Yosemite’s Ahwahnee among the Best U.S. Hotels for the Holidays

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE, Calif. (Dec. 13, 2011) – The Delaware North Companies-operated Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite National Park has been named one of the best hotels in the United States for the holidays by Travel + Leisure magazine. The article is featured in the prestigious magazine’s December issue.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Offers Holiday Experience Deals

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (December 9, 2011) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Delaware North Companies Parks & Resort locations. At least a half dozen Delaware North-owned and/or -operated hotels across the country are offering special package deals and family winter events now and into the new year. Choose from horse-drawn sleigh rides at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite to taking in the sights and sounds from around the world at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s “Holidays in Space.” Many Delaware North properties are offering a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, New Year’s celebrations or outdoor winter adventures.

Ring in 2012 with a New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Plan to celebrate the start of the New Year with a party at The Lodge!

Paws for a Cause at Southland Park

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Dec. 5, 2011) – The Arkansas Greyhound Kennel Association donated $30,000 to local charities Saturday, Nov. 5, at the second annual Paws for a Cause event, hosted by Southland Park Gaming and Racing.

Detroit Tigers Named Club Retailer of the Year by Major League Baseball

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

DETROIT (Dec. 7, 2011) – Major League Baseball has named the Detroit Tigers the 2011 MLB Club Retailer of the Year. Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality management and food service, operates retail  and food services at Comerica Park, including the the D Shop, a 6,000-square-foot store that opened in April 2011.

Delaware North’s Employment of Individuals with Disabilities Nets Employer of Year Award for Bridgestone Arena

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, the food and retail concessions partner of the Nashville Predators, has made it part of its employee recruitment effort in recent years to hire individuals with disabilities. That effort recently resulted in an employer of the year award for Bridgestone Arena.

Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services Helps Fight Hunger in Atlanta

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Nov. 29, 2011) – Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services donated $5,000 towards Thanksgiving turkeys last week to Atlanta’s Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless, a nonprofit organization that feeds more than 160,000 people each year.

Ohio Man Wins $100,000 Free Play in Wheeling Island Slot Tournament

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

And the $100,000 winner is…William Selby of Heath, OH. Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack presented Selby a check for $100,000 on Sunday, November 20, 2011 following the Final round of Wheeling Island’s signature $150,000 Slot Tournament event.

Southland Park Gaming & Racing to Begin $10 Million Renovation

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Nov. 14, 2011) – Southland Park Gaming & Racing in West Memphis, Ark., today announced it is set to begin a $10 million renovation of its gaming and hospitality amenities in December to better serve a fast-growing patron base.

Delaware North Companies Hosting Global Culinary Trade Show, Dinner and Cook-Off in Buffalo

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

 BUFFALO, N.Y. (Nov. 10, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service, is welcoming some of the top names in the industry to its annual Food & Beverage Summit. The event will run from Nov. 14 to Nov. 17. For the third year in a row, it will be held in Buffalo N.Y., where the company was founded and remains headquartered. 

Hamburg Casino at the Fairgrounds to Host its first Wedding, on 11-11-11

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

HAMBURG, N.Y. (Nov. 10, 2011) – Hamburg Casino at the Fairgrounds plays host to its first wedding, Friday, which happens to be 11-11-11, when Monica Conlon and Mike Santasiero tie the knot.

OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA and TENAYA LODGE AT YOSEMITE PRESENT “YOSEMITE DREAM VACATION” CONTEST

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST

(OAKLAND, CA) November 8, 2011—The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) and Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite^SM have forged a first-ever partnership to present a Yosemite vacation contest in association with A Walk in the Wild: Continuing John Muir's Journey, OMCA’s hit exhibition on view now through January 22, 2012 in the Museum's Great Hall.

Delaware North Companies Chef Part of White House-Sponsored Healthy Food Symposium

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

 BUFFALO, N.Y. and WASHINGTON (Nov. 7, 2011)– Delaware North Companies chefs and executives were in the nation’s capital last week to participate in a symposium and host a luncheon – both of which were focused on healthy eating in national parks. 

For the First Time in More than 30 Years, Guests Are Invited Inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to See Where Rockets are Built

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

For the first time since 1978, guests at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will have the chance to tour inside the VAB on the KSC Up-Close tour to see firsthand where monstrous vehicles were assembled for launch, from the very first Saturn V rocket in the late 1960s to the very last space shuttle, STS-135 Atlantis, earlier this year. Making this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity even more special, for a very limited time, guests may see a space shuttle orbiter inside the VAB as they are being prepared for display in their new homes.

Delaware North Companies Resorts Recognized By Conde Nast Traveler

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Oct. 31, 2011)- Three hotels and resorts owned and/or operated by Delaware North Companies have been selected for Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. The luxury travel magazine ranked the hotels based on more than 8 million votes cast in the annual survey. The awards reflect the combined opinions of 28,876 Conde Nast Traveler readers who rated the world’s best cities, islands and hotels visited in the past year.

Delaware North Companies, Jacobs Family Honored by Niagara University

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

 NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (Oct. 27, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality management led by Chairman and CEO Jeremy M. Jacobs, and the Jacobs family will be honored Oct. 27 at the Niagara University College of Hospitality and Tourism Convocation. Delaware North Companies and the Jacobs family will receive the college’s Hospitality Management Leadership award.

Delaware North Companies, GreenPath® Celebrate 10 Years of ISO 14001 Registration

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Oct. 25, 2011) - Delaware North Companies is celebrating the 10^thanniversary of ISO 14001 registration of GreenPath®, the company’s award-winning environmental management system, with the registration of its global headquarters in Buffalo, N.Y. The registration to the standards put forth by the International Organization for Standardization signifies Delaware North’s continued commitment to stewardship.

Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa Offers Special Bald Eagle Viewing Packages

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS, British Columbia (Oct. 24, 2011) – If the perfect lake setting, natural mineral hot springs, beautiful forests and towering mountains aren’t enough to make you visit Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, here’s another reason: a chance to view thousands of bald eagles in their natural habitat.

Delaware North Companies Unveils Expansive Array of Exclusive Merchandise at Boston Bruins Championship Banner Raising

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

BOSTON, Mass., (October 24, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, owner and operator of Boston’s premier sports and entertainment arena, TD Garden, is celebrating the start to the Boston Bruins 2011-2012 NHL season by providing the largest and most unique selection of exclusive 2011 Stanley Cup Championship items in the Boston area.  More than one third of the items at TD Garden are exclusive to the arena, including 100 Stanley Cup Championship products in more than 30 styles.

Cardinals and Rangers Fans to Savor Fresh-Smoked BBQ and Other Delights at World Series

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y (Oct. 19, 2011) – Fans attending the 2011 World Series in Texas and St. Louis will have a wide range of delicious foods to enjoy during baseball’s Fall Classic, including local flavors and fresh BBQ brisket smoked daily right at each ballpark. 

Lizard Island Named One of World’s Top Beach Resorts

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

LIZARD ISLAND, Australia and BUFFALO, N.Y. (October 12, 2011) – Lizard Island has been chosen by the readers of luxury travel publication Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report as one of the world’s Top 20 Beach Resorts.

Delaware North Companies Marks 5,000th Live Music Performance Sponsored at Austin Airport

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 7, 2011) – Bringing live music performances to an airport was an unprecedented move in June 1999, but that’s just what city and airport officials had in mind for the then-brand-new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Buffalo Sabres and Delaware North Companies Sportservice

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Sept. 29, 2011) – The Buffalo Sabres and food and beverage partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice today unveiled a sampling of new menu items that will be available in general concessions, suites and clubs this season at First Niagara Center.

LeMay –America’s Car Museum Breaks in New Home with Sold-Out Fundraiser

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 28, 2011) – LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) held the first major gala at its new nine-acre location this weekend. More than 650 board members and benefactors were dressed to impress in the “construction chic” dress code called for by the “Hard Hat & High Heels” fundraiser.

Delaware North Sportservice Brings Local Flavors to Football Lineup

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y (Sept. 15, 2011) –Football fans this season will find plenty of tasty and innovative menu items, including many with local flavors, at stadium concessions operated by Delaware North Companies Sportservice.  

Delaware North Companies Receives National Park Service Environmental Award for Yosemite Composting Program

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., September 15, 2011– Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts has received a top 2011 environmental achievement award from the National Park Service (NPS) for initiating a comprehensive composting program for Yosemite National Park.

Delaware North Retail Show Recognizes Outstanding Store Performances and Vendor Partnerships

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

FISH CAMP, Calif., (Sept. 14, 2011) – Nearly 100 Delaware North retail employees joined more than 50 vendors for the Delaware North Companies 13^th annual Retail Trade Show in late August near Yosemite National Park.

The Ahwahnee Presents the 85th Season of The Bracebridge Dinner

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., August 25, 2011 – The Ahwahnee, a recently renovated, full-service, AAA Four-Diamond hotel nestled amongst the snow-capped mountains and majestic cedars of Yosemite National Park, is the ideal setting for the holiday magic and splendor of The Bracebridge Dinner, celebrating its 85th season this December. This remarkable American theatrical tradition transforms the hotel into a 17th century English manor for a feast of food, song and mirth for eight performances, held from December 13-25.

Gateway Café Restaurants Open at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (August 23, 2011) – Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner today announced the opening of the newly renovated Gateway Café restaurants at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, one of the world’s leading airport food and retail providers, and the City of Syracuse Department of Aviation will celebrate the grand opening of two new concepts this week at the Airport.