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Celebrate Travel Tuesday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, Utah. Hear what to experience in this world-renowned multi-generational vacation spot and how it is a leader in sustainable and responsible tourism as a MountainKind destination, not to mention, a proud venue of the Winter Olympic Games 2034!    While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City is a year-round destination that offers a plethora of outdoor recreation experiences, beautiful scenery, a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and a historic Main Street lined with charming shops, delightful restaurants, and cozy cafes. Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America and is located just 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport.  Plan your trip at https://www.visitparkcity.com/   For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. “Hugo Coffee” combines exceptional coffee with a passion for saving animals. Every purchase supports local rescues and shelters, turning your morning cup of coffee into a meaningful impact for pets in need. Founder and CEO Claudia McMillin joins us with more. Claudia McMillin: In 1999, I left my Wall Street law firm job and moved to Park City, Utah, seeking a new path and career. In so doing, I served on the Summit County Council for 2 terms and had the opportunity to lead the animal rescue Nuzzles & Co., thinking it was my dream job. Unfortunately I realized running a rescue wasn't for me, because I can't deal with the heartbreaking stories of abuse and neglect. So when the opportunity to buy a coffee shop arose, I jumped at it, and named it after my handsome rescue pup, Hugo. A year later, at 55, I launched Hugo Coffee Roasters, blending my love of coffee and animals into a mission-driven business. Each week, Hugo Coffee partners with small animal rescues and sanctuaries nationwide, raising funds through online campaigns. To date, we've donated over 112,000 dollars to nearly 200 organizations. Hugo Coffee is served at five Hugo Coffee locations, including in Park City and the Salt Lake City International Airport, as well as in top cafes and resorts. This spring, I'm thrilled to share that we are expanding to the Salt Lake City Library and soon hope to open two more locations in Salt Lake. Derek Miller: Hugo Coffee Roasters proves that a great cup of coffee can make a difference. With quality brews and a heartfelt mission, they've created a ripple effect of kindness for animals and communities nationwide. Learn more at hugo.coffee. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 12/10/24

It's Thanksgiving Eve and Dave and Debbie are joined by KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson to talk about how the forecast will affect travelers on the ground and in the air. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Michael Camit joins the show live from the Salt Lake City International Airport to set the stage for air travel today.  

Phase 3 of the new SLC Airport has been unveiled which includes a new tunnel that will shorten the walk from Concourse A to Concourse B. Dave and Debbie speak with Nancy Volmer with the Salt Lake City International Airport to learn more. 

A 23-year-old online contest hosted by Cintas, a national cleaning company, is looking for America's Best Restroom. The winner was announced this week, and the restroom at Maverik service station near Salt Lake City International Airport was praised for its commitment to cleanliness and comfort. Also, a couple in Canada had nine wolves outside their cabin, a sight that surprised many. The couple, who were warned about the wolves, entertained them and took pictures by the glass walls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Donald Trump will be in Utah tomorrow…a touchdown, rally, and take off to the next campaign stop. His rally happening in a hangar at Salt Lake City International Airport. The cost is $35K if you want a photo with him. His Utah stop comes after announcing he won't debate VP Harris again. KSL at Night Co-host and political analyst Adam Gardiner joins Dave and Debbie to share his insights into the former president's visit.

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Police are looking for a Lamborghini Urus, worth around $234,000, stolen from short-term parking at Salt Lake City International Airport. The owner left it there for a week but foolishly left it unlocked AND left the keys inside. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did a man manage to sneak onto a flight at Salt Lake City International Airport when he didn't have a ticket? The answer s scarily simple. He took a photo of someone else's boarding pass.  Retired FBI agent Greg Rogers joined the show to offer insight.

How did a man manage to sneak onto a flight at Salt Lake City International Airport... when he didn't have a ticket? 

A complaint claims that Delta Air Lines overserved a man alcoholic beverages during a cross-country journey, causing him to run over and kill his wife in an airport parking lot after landing.  There is no doubt that Shawn Christopher Sturgeon, 38 at the time, ran over and killed his wife, Charlotte Sturgeon, at Salt Lake City International Airport on April 4, 2022. In July 2022, Sturgeon was found guilty of vehicular homicide and domestic assault in the presence of a child and sentenced to up to 20 years in jail. The charge of manslaughter was dismissed with prejudice. Representatives for the deceased woman's estate and the couple's child, who witnessed the horrific violence, are now suing the Atlanta-based airline for dram shop liability, wrongful death, and negligent infliction of emotional distress over the alcoholic beverages that Shawn Sturgeon allegedly received onboard the flight. The Sturgeons were going home after a family vacation in San Antonio. Shawn Sturgeon "had consumed multiple alcoholic beverages" at an airport in Texas that day, according to a lawsuit. The airline apparently served him alcohol again.  "When Shawn boarded the Delta Airlines flight, Delta Airlines personnel served Shawn at least two additional alcoholic beverages with high levels of alcohol content by volume," according to the complaint. “Upon landing in Salt Lake City, the alcoholic beverages served by Delta Airlines had intoxicated Shawn to a level well in excess of the legal blood alcohol limit, rendering him impaired.” The lawsuit alleges that everything happened in an alcohol-induced fog around the time the soon-to-be-shattered family disembarked.  "Shawn was so intoxicated that he claims to have no memory of landing or walking through the Salt Lake City airport," according to the lawsuit.  There is no doubt that Shawn Sturgeon was heavily inebriated when he took the wheel of his family's SUV in the airport's North Parking Plaza. Following the crash, authorities discovered that the man had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .13%, nearly three times Utah's legal limit of.05%. “In his intoxicated state, Shawn entered the driver's seat of the vehicle while Charlotte was still outside the vehicle,” the lawsuit reads. “Shawn started the vehicle, put it into gear, and applied the gas in an attempt to leave the parking stall. When he did so, he was impaired as a result of his intoxication and did not perceive that Charlotte was still outside the vehicle and in the way of his path of travel.” Law enforcement characterized the fatal occurrence in far more explicit and precise terms.  Before getting into the SUV, the guy "argued with his wife so loudly and viciously that it made several people in the area uncomfortable," according to a charging document acquired by the Salt Lake City Tribune.  According to authorities, security footage shows the father placing his youngster inside before stepping into the driver's seat. After that, his wife got out of the front passenger seat to check on their child, at which point the vehicle was "abruptly" placed into reverse, causing the mother to lose balance. Then, with the back passenger door still open, the automobile speeds in reverse again, eventually knocking Charlotte down and dragging her. After that, Shawn Sturgeon shifts gears and drives forward, pulling his wife about 10 feet and leaving a tire print on her.  "Are you f—— crazy?" one witness said Shawn Sturgeon yelled at his wife after understanding what was happening. "Get the f— up now. "Get off the ground and into the car." Another witness told police that the husband asked his wife "why she just did that," then said something along the lines of "Now I have to take you to the emergency room," before "aggressively" lifting her up off the pavement and forcing her back inside the car. The SUV can be seen driving to a parking garage payment station, where Shawn Sturgeon approached an attendant for assistance. At that point, his wife was still breathing. She was transported to a local hospital, where she immediately died from her injuries.  The lawsuit claims that Delta "knew or should have known" that Shawn was heavily intoxicated when it allowed him to leave the plane after serving him alcohol and that the airline "took no steps to keep Shawn from driving" or informed law enforcement about his intoxication and potentially impaired driving. Delta has generically criticized the case but has not provided specifics.  "Although we dispute the allegations in the Complaint, we cannot comment further on the pending litigation," a spokeswoman said.  The case seeks a variety of damages, including medical expenditures, lost wages, burial costs, pain and suffering, mental anguish, annoyance, loss of companionship, and enjoyment of life. The complaint was first filed in Utah in late January but was brought to federal court late last week. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? 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A complaint claims that Delta Air Lines overserved a man alcoholic beverages during a cross-country journey, causing him to run over and kill his wife in an airport parking lot after landing.  There is no doubt that Shawn Christopher Sturgeon, 38 at the time, ran over and killed his wife, Charlotte Sturgeon, at Salt Lake City International Airport on April 4, 2022. In July 2022, Sturgeon was found guilty of vehicular homicide and domestic assault in the presence of a child and sentenced to up to 20 years in jail. The charge of manslaughter was dismissed with prejudice. Representatives for the deceased woman's estate and the couple's child, who witnessed the horrific violence, are now suing the Atlanta-based airline for dram shop liability, wrongful death, and negligent infliction of emotional distress over the alcoholic beverages that Shawn Sturgeon allegedly received onboard the flight. The Sturgeons were going home after a family vacation in San Antonio. Shawn Sturgeon "had consumed multiple alcoholic beverages" at an airport in Texas that day, according to a lawsuit. The airline apparently served him alcohol again.  "When Shawn boarded the Delta Airlines flight, Delta Airlines personnel served Shawn at least two additional alcoholic beverages with high levels of alcohol content by volume," according to the complaint. “Upon landing in Salt Lake City, the alcoholic beverages served by Delta Airlines had intoxicated Shawn to a level well in excess of the legal blood alcohol limit, rendering him impaired.” The lawsuit alleges that everything happened in an alcohol-induced fog around the time the soon-to-be-shattered family disembarked.  "Shawn was so intoxicated that he claims to have no memory of landing or walking through the Salt Lake City airport," according to the lawsuit.  There is no doubt that Shawn Sturgeon was heavily inebriated when he took the wheel of his family's SUV in the airport's North Parking Plaza. Following the crash, authorities discovered that the man had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .13%, nearly three times Utah's legal limit of.05%. “In his intoxicated state, Shawn entered the driver's seat of the vehicle while Charlotte was still outside the vehicle,” the lawsuit reads. “Shawn started the vehicle, put it into gear, and applied the gas in an attempt to leave the parking stall. When he did so, he was impaired as a result of his intoxication and did not perceive that Charlotte was still outside the vehicle and in the way of his path of travel.” Law enforcement characterized the fatal occurrence in far more explicit and precise terms.  Before getting into the SUV, the guy "argued with his wife so loudly and viciously that it made several people in the area uncomfortable," according to a charging document acquired by the Salt Lake City Tribune.  According to authorities, security footage shows the father placing his youngster inside before stepping into the driver's seat. After that, his wife got out of the front passenger seat to check on their child, at which point the vehicle was "abruptly" placed into reverse, causing the mother to lose balance. Then, with the back passenger door still open, the automobile speeds in reverse again, eventually knocking Charlotte down and dragging her. After that, Shawn Sturgeon shifts gears and drives forward, pulling his wife about 10 feet and leaving a tire print on her.  "Are you f—— crazy?" one witness said Shawn Sturgeon yelled at his wife after understanding what was happening. "Get the f— up now. "Get off the ground and into the car." Another witness told police that the husband asked his wife "why she just did that," then said something along the lines of "Now I have to take you to the emergency room," before "aggressively" lifting her up off the pavement and forcing her back inside the car. The SUV can be seen driving to a parking garage payment station, where Shawn Sturgeon approached an attendant for assistance. At that point, his wife was still breathing. She was transported to a local hospital, where she immediately died from her injuries.  The lawsuit claims that Delta "knew or should have known" that Shawn was heavily intoxicated when it allowed him to leave the plane after serving him alcohol and that the airline "took no steps to keep Shawn from driving" or informed law enforcement about his intoxication and potentially impaired driving. Delta has generically criticized the case but has not provided specifics.  "Although we dispute the allegations in the Complaint, we cannot comment further on the pending litigation," a spokeswoman said.  The case seeks a variety of damages, including medical expenditures, lost wages, burial costs, pain and suffering, mental anguish, annoyance, loss of companionship, and enjoyment of life. The complaint was first filed in Utah in late January but was brought to federal court late last week. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? 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Our interview is with the lone survivor Stein Rosvquist, a flight Nurse Medic whose helicopter went down one night in a dense fog over Salt Lake City's western border near Salt Lake City International Airport. Stein suffered a severed lower back and other life threatening injuries and yet survived. The pilot and other medic on board did not make it. This story is of that fateful night and how Stein has found life through his close call with death. Thank you Stein for your story and brave grit filled ambition to take life on and live a full life despite such loss. You are one of the many brave heroes that help all of us in so many ways! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-howard9/message

Host: Leah Murray Alex Stone, ABC News Correspondent in Los Angeles, joins the show to discuss the holiday travel numbers and explain what happened to the man from Utah who was found dead in an airplane engine at the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Host: Leah Murray Candidate filing season is on Several people have recently announced their decision to file for elected office. Among those is Congressman John Curtis, and now he is in the U.S. Senate race. On another note, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now on Utah's ballot for the presidential election, making it the first state to do so. Legal news roundup: gay marriage license and Sen. Bob Menendez indictment Let’s take a look at some legal news that’s happening around the country and affecting some political figures. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the show to break down two big cases: one where former Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis is being charged after refusing to issue a gay marriage license, and another where Senator Bob Menendez is facing additional allegations in a new indictment. Rabbi holds “I’m a Jew and I’m proud” sign at a Utah Jazz game The Jazz game against the Dallas Mavericks this Monday came with some light protest from local Rabbis against Kyrie Irving for the anti-semetic comments he made while playing for the Brooklyn Nets. Leah breaks down and shares her thoughts on both sides of the argument. Authorities identified the man found dead in an airplane engine at SLC International Airport Alex Stone, ABC News Correspondent in Los Angeles, joins the show to discuss the holiday travel numbers and explain what happened to the man from Utah who was found dead in an airplane engine at the Salt Lake City International Airport.  

Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation has a new home near Salt Lake City International Airport — but it's lived rent-free in host Ali Vallarta's mind for years. Now that SLC has officially been named the preferred host for the 2034 Games, Ali tells producer Emily Means the story of the Hoberman Arch.  Read journalist Hunter S. Thompson's take on the 2002 Olympics. What is your Hoberman Arch? Email us at saltlake@citycast.fm or leave a voicemail at 801-203-0137. This episode originally aired on Sept. 20, 2023. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Mattress Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Big Blend Radio's “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience in Park City, Utah, a world-renowned destination for outdoor adventure and mountain town charm. While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City offers year-round recreation, stunning scenery, a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and a historic Main Street lined with charming shops, delightful restaurants, and cozy cafes. Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America, and is located just 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport. Plan your visit: https://www.visitparkcity.com/ For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience in Park City, Utah, a world-renowned destination for outdoor adventure and mountain town charm.  While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City offers year-round recreation, stunning scenery, a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and a historic Main Street lined with charming shops, delightful restaurants, and cozy cafes. Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America, and is located just 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport.  Plan your visit: https://www.visitparkcity.com/  For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne A recently released 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction Study ranked Salt Lake City International Airport as the third most reliable mega airport, even in the midst of considerable construction. Bill Wyat, Executive Director of the SLC Department of Airports, joins the show to discuss what this means for the future of the airport and what we can look forward to in the next two phases of renovation.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Abby Osborne IOC names SLC preferred host of 2034 Winter Olympics: What’s next? Probably one of the biggest news of the week for Utah… The International Olympic Committee named Salt Lake City the preferred host for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. Steve Starks, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Company and the Governor’s Olympic and Paralympic Advisor, joins the show to explain the process it takes to get us here and what the next steps are to make us the official host. KSL Investigative team files motion to release the Attorney General’s calendar The year-long battle to give the public access to the Attorney General's schedule continued on Wednesday with a call for a summary judgment from KSL. KSL Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera joins the show to discuss why her team is looking into this and why the Attorney General might be so resistant to sharing it with the public. Utah’s 2nd Congressional District’s newest representative: Celeste Maloy Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is now the official representative of Utah’s 2nd Congressional District. She was sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, meaning she’s already started getting to work. She joins the show to share her experience that day and what her plans are going forward. New report shows DEI efforts losing momentum All across America there are DEI initiatives, from higher education to corporate board rooms. However, these words have recently become politicized. Ginger Chinn, Vice President of Public Policy at the Salt Lake Chamber, joins the show to talk us through where Salt Lake companies stand on this issue and whether she thinks the Supreme Court’s ruling on race conscious admissions is causing the turmoil. The legacy of former secretary of state Henry Kissinger Henry Kissinger died yesterday at 100 years old. He was Secretary of State for Richard Nixon, and he has a very complicated legacy. Leah and Abby share a conversation about some of his greatest achievements. Student attacks teacher in Kearns High School classroom An assault on a teacher by a special needs student this past Tuesday at Kearns High School ended in a physical altercation with two more administrators and the detainment of the 14 year-old student. How do we address these kinds of issues, and how can we provide a safer environment for teachers and students? SLC International Airport ranked third most reliable mega airport A recently released 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction Study ranked Salt Lake City International Airport as the third most reliable mega airport, even in the midst of considerable construction. Bill Wyat, Executive Director of the SLC Department of Airports, joins the show to discuss what this means for the future of the airport and what we can look forward to in the next two phases of renovation. Ski season is back! The snow was a bit delayed this year, but we have some good news for our avid skiers… Utah’s ski resorts are slowly opening back up for the season. Snowbasin Ski Resort opened today and frequent skier Jack Wilde was up there for first chair. He joins Leah and Abby to share the exciting experience he had.  

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For more than 80 years, the United Service Organization has been the nation's leading nonprofit organization in serving the men and women of the U.S. military and their families. USO Intermountain Executive Director Tim Mullin joins us with more. Tim Mullin: From the moment people join, through their deployments, and as they transition back to our communities the USO has been by their side. In 2022 alone, the USO served military members and their families more than 10 million times. Thanks in part to the more than 700 employees and nearly 20,000 volunteers worldwide. The USO has locations in more than 85 locations across Europe, Southwest Asia, and the Pacific. There's even a center at Salt Lake City International Airport. At this location, service members and their families can grab a quick snack, drink, use one of our laptops, or just relax and chill before or after a flight. The USO also hosts or supports on average 10-12 morale-boosting and family-strengthening events per month for local military service members. Whether it be newcomer briefings, spouse networking events or family days, the USO is always by the side of our Utah National Guardsman, reservists or active-duty service members at Hill AFB in Utah! Derek Miller: USO donors and partners provide critical support that improves the daily lives of service members and their families. Learn how you can get involved on the USO website. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: November 27, 2023

‘The Peaks’ are Salt Lake City Airport’s new gateway welcome for visitors. Most large airports across the nation have an entry feature that serves as a gateway for those traveling to and from the city and now, our own Salt Lake City International Airport has 2! Artist Gordon Huether joins the show to discuss how this art piece was created. 

Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation has a new home near Salt Lake City International Airport — but it's lived rent-free in host Ali Vallarta's mind for years. Now that SLC has officially been blessed as the U.S. bid city for the 2030 or 2034 Games, Ali tells lead producer Emily Means the story of the Hoberman Arch.  Read journalist Hunter S. Thompson's take on the 2002 Olympics. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When President Joe Biden landed at Salt Lake City International Airport today, among those to meet him on the tarmac was Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson. She said his arrival was a special experience for her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To save travelers from paying more for food, drinks and other items once they pass through security, Salt Lake City International Airport instituted a policy to bar vendors from charging more than they do out on the street. According to an airport shopping excursion of sorts by The Salt Lake Tribune, the pricing policy seems to be working. Read more: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2023/07/04/little-known-policy-that-keeps

The long trudge for travelers at Salt Lake City International Airport will soon be over! The beginning of the end was revealed today with the opening of Concourse A. Nancy Volmer, spokesperson for the Salt Lake City International Airport, joined Utah's Morning News to discuss what travelers can expect, and what is to come in the months ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Salt Lake City International airport provides the closest gateway in the world to such a diversity of skiing and riding. Opened in September 2020, the new SLC is one of the world's most innovative and eco-friendly airports, providing a welcome mat for upwards of 30,000 passengers a day. Last Chair sat down with Executive Director Bill Wyatt to learn more about why SLC is turning heads with visitors from around the world.Wyatt, who grew up in Oregon where he ran the Portland International Airport and the city's maritime port, thought he was retiring in 2017. But a few days later, he took a recruiter's call and landed in Salt Lake City. Taking over the construction project, he saw it to conclusion then shepherded the airport through the pandemic, ultimately saving two years and hundreds of millions of dollars in cost savings through an ingenious plan that took advantage of low passenger counts in 2020.Our Last Chair interview with Wyatt took place in the airport's bustling Central Plaza, just inside security and in the midst of Utah restaurants such as Market Street Grill and Roosters. The affable Wyatt was quite at home, excitedly talking about the airport and the role it plays welcoming thousands of visitors each day.Here's a sample of Last Chair's episode 6 with airport leader Bill Wyatt. Listen in to learn more in what was a fun conversation that showcases the welcoming atmosphere at the new SLC.Bill, to start, give us a sense of perspective of the Salt Lake City Airport?We're 20th largest in the country and that is largely because we're a Delta hub – 70% of their traffic connects through Salt Lake. Without being a connecting hub, we would probably have 45 or so nonstop flights. Today, I think we have about 95. During the pandemic, obviously not something any of us ever anticipated, Salt Lake was one of the fastest to return to service. And today I think we stand as the most recovered airport in the country in terms of airplane seats in the market. And that has a lot to do with why we're here talking. During the pandemic, there was a point at which people just said, ‘you know what, I'm getting out of my basement. I'm going to go somewhere.' They weren't going to go to New York City. They weren't going to Disneyland. But they did come to Salt Lake because they could go skiing or they could go to the national parks or up into the desert. And we're continuing to see very strong volumes for all of that.On that note, just how did the pandemic impact traffic at SLC?I always look at how many people are going to arrive at the front door, because that's where you really have to pay attention. And a big day for us is 30,000 people. And that February (2020), I think we had two or three of those days. In late March (2020), I remember standing on the sky bridge to my office, which was above Terminal A, for 10 minutes and not seeing a single passenger. And we were at that point about five months from opening (the new airport). So it was obviously concerning. Tom Kelly: [00:09:19] We're going to talk a little bit more about the plan. And I know we'll dive back into some of the benefits that pandemic actually brought to your construction. But just to talk a little bit about the airport itself and maybe if you could elaborate on what your specific role is. I know that you oversee the whole thing, but what are some of the areas that are really big focal points for you in managing the Salt Lake City International Airport?Going back in time, why did Salt Lake City decide to invest in a new airport?The old airport was designed to handle about 10 million annual passengers and in its last full year of operation did just a little over 28. The old airport really couldn't handle much more. It certainly couldn't handle any more aircraft. It was old. It was not designed as a hub. I always hold up my hand when I talk about the old airport because that's what it looked like. You know, you had these five fingers or five concourses that were connected. And if there was a single aircraft movement in between any two of those fingers, everything else came to a stop. And so this airport is designed as a 21st century hub airport where no aircraft ever has to wait for another one to get out of its way, which has, by the way, enormous positive environmental benefits, because the old airport caused a lot of jet fuel to be burned unnecessarily because of that design feature.On that point, how important was sustainability in the new airport plan?The decision was made to go for gold LEED standard. The way that this was accomplished was a tremendous focus on energy efficiency. The little bag tugs that take the bags back and forth from the planes -- they're all electric now. They're not actually allowed to have internal combustion engines in the bag halls or underneath the building at all. Natural light harvesting – a tremendous amount of environmental automation that goes with the building we use today, less electricity in this building than we did in the old airport, which I think is a sign of the effort that was undertaken. Little things like free flowing dual taxi lanes in all directions means that planes are taxiing less on the ground and getting out of here quicker, which means a huge amount of carbon savings. So the day the new airport opened, I like to say, was probably the best day for air quality in this valley in a very, very long time.What are the key milestones coming up over the next few years?So the milestones that are in front of us, we recently completed one milestone, which is to allow for aircraft to taxi over the top of what we call the central tunnel. The next big milestone will occur in May when the first four gates on A Concourse East, which is currently under construction, open. The following November, all of the A concourse opens. And then the following fall, the central tunnel will open.  And it will significantly improve the customer experience. I am confident that we will begin construction of a 16 gate expansion (on Concourse B), something that was not really anticipated for several years, which will conclude in 2027. And that means in the space of seven years, Salt Lake will have gone from an airport that had 52 jet bridges to one with 94 jet bridges. And that growth is really a mirror reflection of what's been happening in the economy of this value, this valley to the ski industry, the tourism industry, just the tremendous growth that we all can see with our own eyes.What are some unique elements for skiers?The ski industry had a lot to do with various design elements of the airport. The bag belts where the agent puts your bag is a full foot wider than a conventional bag belt, and that is to accommodate oversized bags like skis, snowboards, golf clubs. When you are an arriving passenger, you go out into the bag hall to grab your bags and your ski bag is on a vertical carousel. So it's a lot easier to pick off. And I might say for those skiers who've had their four or five days of skiing and then are going home, we've we're making some adjustments here that I think are going to be tremendously well received. One, if you take a shuttle down from Park City, for example, and arrive at level one, which is the ground floor, you can get off there and go directly in and check in and then move through the checkpoint from level one itself. You don't have to go up three stories to do that. The other thing that Delta is going to do this season – I'm very excited for this – they're working with the resorts to allow customers to check their oversized bag at the resort. It'll be delivered sometime during the night to the airport, go through the bag check area, and the skier will see their bag when they arrive at their destination. What has made Utah special to you in the five years since you moved here?I'm always impressed by wherever I am – I can be down in southern Utah, I can be up north, I can be east of here. People are genuinely very nice. They they reach out, they're pleasant. A friend of mine said to me, when the pioneers first arrived in this valley, it wasn't entirely clear for about 20 years they were going to make it. You're going to make it if you put your arms around other people and help pull the wagon, so to speak. And I definitely have that feel here. It's very special.

Known as "Winter's Favorite Town," Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America, located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport. From skiing and bobsledding to exploring the historic downtown district and the city's famous Sundance Film Festival, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience during winter in Park City. Plan your visit: https://www.visitparkcity.com/ For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/

The new Salt Lake City International airport provides the closest gateway in the world to such a diversity of skiing and riding. Opened in September 2020, the new SLC is one of the world's most innovative and eco-friendly airports, providing a welcome mat for upwards of 30,000 passengers a day. Last Chair sat down with Executive Director Bill Wyatt to learn more about why SLC is turning heads with visitors from around the world.Wyatt, who grew up in Oregon where he ran the Portland International Airport and the city's maritime port, thought he was retiring in 2017. But a few days later, he took a recruiter's call and landed in Salt Lake City. Taking over the construction project, he saw it to conclusion then shepherded the airport through the pandemic, ultimately saving two years and hundreds of millions of dollars in cost savings through an ingenious plan that took advantage of low passenger counts in 2020.Our Last Chair interview with Wyatt took place in the airport's bustling Central Plaza, just inside security and in the midst of Utah restaurants such as Market Street Grill and Roosters. The affable Wyatt was quite at home, excitedly talking about the airport and the role it plays welcoming thousands of visitors each day.Here's a sample of Last Chair's episode 6 with airport leader Bill Wyatt. Listen in to learn more in what was a fun conversation that showcases the welcoming atmosphere at the new SLC.Bill, to start, give us a sense of perspective of the Salt Lake City Airport?We're 20th largest in the country and that is largely because we're a Delta hub – 70% of their traffic connects through Salt Lake. Without being a connecting hub, we would probably have 45 or so nonstop flights. Today, I think we have about 95. During the pandemic, obviously not something any of us ever anticipated, Salt Lake was one of the fastest to return to service. And today I think we stand as the most recovered airport in the country in terms of airplane seats in the market. And that has a lot to do with why we're here talking. During the pandemic, there was a point at which people just said, ‘you know what, I'm getting out of my basement. I'm going to go somewhere.' They weren't going to go to New York City. They weren't going to Disneyland. But they did come to Salt Lake because they could go skiing or they could go to the national parks or up into the desert. And we're continuing to see very strong volumes for all of that.On that note, just how did the pandemic impact traffic at SLC?I always look at how many people are going to arrive at the front door, because that's where you really have to pay attention. And a big day for us is 30,000 people. And that February (2020), I think we had two or three of those days. In late March (2020), I remember standing on the sky bridge to my office, which was above Terminal A, for 10 minutes and not seeing a single passenger. And we were at that point about five months from opening (the new airport). So it was obviously concerning. Tom Kelly: [00:09:19] We're going to talk a little bit more about the plan. And I know we'll dive back into some of the benefits that pandemic actually brought to your construction. But just to talk a little bit about the airport itself and maybe if you could elaborate on what your specific role is. I know that you oversee the whole thing, but what are some of the areas that are really big focal points for you in managing the Salt Lake City International Airport?Going back in time, why did Salt Lake City decide to invest in a new airport?The old airport was designed to handle about 10 million annual passengers and in its last full year of operation did just a little over 28. The old airport really couldn't handle much more. It certainly couldn't handle any more aircraft. It was old. It was not designed as a hub. I always hold up my hand when I talk about the old airport because that's what it looked like. You know, you had these five fingers or five concourses that were connected. And if there was a single aircraft movement in between any two of those fingers, everything else came to a stop. And so this airport is designed as a 21st century hub airport where no aircraft ever has to wait for another one to get out of its way, which has, by the way, enormous positive environmental benefits, because the old airport caused a lot of jet fuel to be burned unnecessarily because of that design feature.On that point, how important was sustainability in the new airport plan?The decision was made to go for gold LEED standard. The way that this was accomplished was a tremendous focus on energy efficiency. The little bag tugs that take the bags back and forth from the planes -- they're all electric now. They're not actually allowed to have internal combustion engines in the bag halls or underneath the building at all. Natural light harvesting – a tremendous amount of environmental automation that goes with the building we use today, less electricity in this building than we did in the old airport, which I think is a sign of the effort that was undertaken. Little things like free flowing dual taxi lanes in all directions means that planes are taxiing less on the ground and getting out of here quicker, which means a huge amount of carbon savings. So the day the new airport opened, I like to say, was probably the best day for air quality in this valley in a very, very long time.What are the key milestones coming up over the next few years?So the milestones that are in front of us, we recently completed one milestone, which is to allow for aircraft to taxi over the top of what we call the central tunnel. The next big milestone will occur in May when the first four gates on A Concourse East, which is currently under construction, open. The following November, all of the A concourse opens. And then the following fall, the central tunnel will open.  And it will significantly improve the customer experience. I am confident that we will begin construction of a 16 gate expansion (on Concourse B), something that was not really anticipated for several years, which will conclude in 2027. And that means in the space of seven years, Salt Lake will have gone from an airport that had 52 jet bridges to one with 94 jet bridges. And that growth is really a mirror reflection of what's been happening in the economy of this value, this valley to the ski industry, the tourism industry, just the tremendous growth that we all can see with our own eyes.What are some unique elements for skiers?The ski industry had a lot to do with various design elements of the airport. The bag belts where the agent puts your bag is a full foot wider than a conventional bag belt, and that is to accommodate oversized bags like skis, snowboards, golf clubs. When you are an arriving passenger, you go out into the bag hall to grab your bags and your ski bag is on a vertical carousel. So it's a lot easier to pick off. And I might say for those skiers who've had their four or five days of skiing and then are going home, we've we're making some adjustments here that I think are going to be tremendously well received. One, if you take a shuttle down from Park City, for example, and arrive at level one, which is the ground floor, you can get off there and go directly in and check in and then move through the checkpoint from level one itself. You don't have to go up three stories to do that. The other thing that Delta is going to do this season – I'm very excited for this – they're working with the resorts to allow customers to check their oversized bag at the resort. It'll be delivered sometime during the night to the airport, go through the bag check area, and the skier will see their bag when they arrive at their destination. What has made Utah special to you in the five years since you moved here?I'm always impressed by wherever I am – I can be down in southern Utah, I can be up north, I can be east of here. People are genuinely very nice. They they reach out, they're pleasant. A friend of mine said to me, when the pioneers first arrived in this valley, it wasn't entirely clear for about 20 years they were going to make it. You're going to make it if you put your arms around other people and help pull the wagon, so to speak. And I definitely have that feel here. It's very special.

Known as "Winter's Favorite Town," Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America, located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport. From skiing and bobsledding to exploring the historic downtown district and the city's famous Sundance Film Festival, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience during winter in Park City. Plan your visit: https://www.visitparkcity.com/For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Known as "Winter's Favorite Town," Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America, located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport. From skiing and bobsledding to exploring the historic downtown district and the city's famous Sundance Film Festival, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience during winter in Park City. Plan your visit: https://www.visitparkcity.com/ For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Find me at: www.tonyphenderson.com Music: www.klyma.com 1. Maryland law enforcement and school district officials are investigating why an elementary school teacher made unfounded claims that multiple stabbings occurred at the school before walking 27 fifth-graders off campus to a local café… 2. Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John R. Tyson was arrested early Sunday morning after becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in the wrong home… 3. A man angry about his flight being canceled at the Salt Lake City International Airport early Friday carjacked two cars and tried to steal two more, then hit several vehicles in Salt Lake and Summit counties before he was taken into custody, police say…

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. An astounding twenty-two point three million passengers flew through Salt Lake last year. Bill Wyatt is the executive director at the airport and shares a bit of its history and vision for the future. BILL WYATT: Utah is fortunate that in 1996, visionary leaders laid out plans for a new airport for Salt Lake City. It's been nearly two years since we opened Phase 1 and construction continues at a fast pace. Phase 2 is scheduled to open next year, which will bring more gates to more destinations and feature 19 new restaurants and shops. And when the Central Tunnel opens in 2024, the walk to Concourse B will be shorter, which should bring smiles to many weary travelers. Speaking of smiles, about 15,000 airport employees provide our passengers with a variety of terrific amenities daily, while others keep the runways clear during snowstorms and ensure safe travel for everyone. Salt Lake City International Airport is a critical component of the nation's transportation network and a major asset for our state. One study found that the airport's annual economic activity totals $11.5 billion annually. DEREK MILLER: Salt Lake International Airport is currently ranked as the 20th busiest airport in the U.S. and the 47th busiest in the world. To paraphrase an old t.v. commercial, “Utah loves to fly, and it shows.” I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally Aired: September 21, 2022

In today's episode, we hear from Olympics and enterprise sports reporter Julie Jag about women and trail running in Utah. Then, city and county reporter Blake Apgar tells us about his reporting on the Salt Lake City International Airport and where it ranks among other airports in the county. And culture reporter Palak Jayswal discusses her story on the cultural and historical significance of Mormon Mom TikTok, and how Taylor Frankie Paul and her friends are the latest iterations of the Mormon mom influencer.

On this morning's podcast hosted by Kim Bojórquez, education reporter Connor Sanders discusses his reporting on how West High School students organized a walkout in response to the Utah Legislature's passing a law to ban transgender girls from competing in school sports teams that align with their gender identity. Managing editor Grant Burningham chats with Innovation Lab editor Luke Peterson about the changing culture of agriculture in Utah. And The Salt Lake Tribune's Saige Miller will cover a protest on Thursday held by Delta Airlines pilots in Salt Lake City International Airport over the company's scheduling practices. Pilots say the schedules have led to long, fatigue-inducing flights.

Here are your Morning Headlines for April 6, 2022... A local man pleads guilty to attempted murder. Plus, further details have been released about the death of the woman at the Salt Lake City International Airport. Also, Idaho Falls is one step closer to building a new police station.

Here are your Morning Headlines on this Tuesday... A woman is dead after being run over at the Salt Lake City International Airport. Plus, groups are seeking to stop exploratory drilling in Idaho. Also, the Food Truck Roundup is back.

Tune in for the latest Art Talks, where host Richard Codd explores art in the airport and art in the park! First up, Nancy Volmer of the Salt Lake City International Airport gives an overview of the latest installations. She says ‘every nook and cranny' of the airport is filled with artwork, from cascading sculptures, immersive pieces, and more traditional murals. Next is guest Theresa King, who discusses the events and ‘new energy' of the upcoming 2022 Moab Arts Festival at Swanny City Park – and how to get involved. // Show Notes // SLC International Airport Art https://slcairport.com/about-the-airport/airport-overview/art-collection/ // Moab Arts Festival http://moabartsfestival.org // Music in Today's Art Talks Bom Jardim by Lobo Loco Aced It by Ketsa

Introducing Rob Poleki. He began his career as a social worker turned elected official, until one day, in the bathroom of Salt Lake City International Airport, Rob's career path changed when the idea of Washie Toilet Seats was born. Join me in listening to Rob share his amazing journey and how he persevered with extreme resilience and passion turning obstacles and challenges into fuel for motivation. Enjoy this episode! 

Bryan Schott reports that all the momentum in the Utah Legislature is aimed towards an income-tax cut next year, with the potential of additional social security tax relief and an earned income tax credit. And reporters Andy Larsen and Kim Bojórquez report on the slow-moving walkways at the Salt Lake City International Airport and a proposed bill that could change the way the state offers driver license testing for Utahns who do not speak English.

What do ski lifts mean to skiers? Ask Doppelmayr USA President Katharina Schmitz and she'll tell you ‘freedom.' In this episode, Last Chair host Tom Kelly chats with the leader of Utah-based Doppelmayr USA to explore the evolution of ski lifts and future trends, not only at resorts but as a vital form of mountain and urban transportation.Doppelmayr, which is located not far from the Salt Lake City International Airport, has a  history in Utah going back to the 1970s. One of its predecessor companies, CTEC, was founded here. It later morphed into Garaventa, and then became a part of Doppelmayr, an Austrian company with a history going back 125 years.Utah is a big customer itself for the company, with over a hundred lifts in the state including the Garaventa-built Snowbird tram, now over 50 years old and still one of the most iconic ski lifts in the world, and the brand new Outlaw Express high-speed quad that opened at Sundance just before Christmas.In many ways, the future of lift technology is already here with products like Doppelmayr's revamped detachable technology in D Line lifts, which are soon to come to Utah. Its tri-cable 3S line, featuring high-capacity, long span gondolas like the new Eiger Express in Switzerland and Whistler/Blackcomb's Peak-to-Peak Gondola, may also find a future home in the state.A passionate skier herself, Katharina Schmitz grew up in Austria, coming to America with her engineering degree to forge a career in the automotive and aerospace industries, before landing in Utah with Doppelmayr in 2018. It's a fascinating interview that will explain current trends in uphill transportation, showcase future innovations and even take a look into the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola and how Doppelmayr's triple-cable 3S technology could make a difference. She even speaks to the growing importance of WiFi in lift cabins!Katharina, tell us more about Doppelmayr.We have around 3,500 employees, about half of those are in Austria. The rest of us are scattered throughout the world across about 50 subsidiaries. The North American market is a key part of that, so we typically make up around 15 percent of the group's revenue. In really strong years, we were a little bit closer to 20 percent, so we certainly have a lot of attention from our group's headquarters and a lot of support as well.Why is Utah a good home for a lift company like Doppelmayr?Having a very business friendly environment certainly is a factor now. In addition to that, having several world class resorts right in our backyard is a real benefit. It helps us to collaborate closely with customers, not only in Utah but throughout the West. And having a Delta hub here is really nice to visit the rest of our customers throughout the country.The history of aerial tramways in Utah goes back to hauling mining ore in the 1800s. How has the ski lift industry evolved from there?Yes, it started with material transport and Doppelmayr still has a material transportation segment. But the core market for us is transporting people. We have seen a lot of evolution from the first surface lift in, I think, 1937, that Doppelmayr built in Austria that really started the company's ropeway business. Then if you look from there and how fast we came to the first detachable around 1970 or so, the innovation since then has just been mind blowing. So I think it shifted the profile as to what ropeways are used for or used in.What's the coolest lift installation you've seen in the world?I have a personal favorite, which is the Stoosbahn in Switzerland. It is a funicular and it has barrel shaped compartments that have a leveling floor, so you always stay horizontal. It's the steepest funicular in the world and it is the most unique ride. You're going up this amazing incline and then through a little tunnel and come out on the other side. It serves as public transport, as well as access to a smaller ski area that's car free. And it's just an amazing installation, a really fun ride.In your three seasons here in Utah, any favorite runs?Well, I'm not as territorial since I'm not native Utahn, but I very much enjoy long runs. So I really do like some of the runs up at Snowbasin - off John Paul or Needles - that are just making for a good, long, fast run.With the move from quads to six-packs and now to eight-packs, what are the important factors?Terrain and alignment certainly are the big and obvious ones. Capacity is a big topic these days. And how many people do you want to move up the mountain per hour comes with a few different factors. Lift speed is certainly a factor, but also how many carriers you have. While you typically want to go up the mountain fast, you want to be really slow going through the terminal. And so we found in recent years that having slower carriers through the stations, having longer loading intervals really helps with keeping the lift running and not having any misloads as you go. So that also explains a little bit why you see lifts with, let's say, six or eight seater chairs so you can have fewer carriers, longer loading intervals, and you would still have the same capacity doing that.So it's not just about capacity?In essence, with an eight seater, you would have a higher ultimate capacity. Most resorts don't strive for that per se. They're trying to get a certain capacity. And then it's a question on how comfortable you want your load interval to be. Increasing the load interval is a big topic and it ties into one of these other big factors - the level of skier that really uses that lift. If you have a beginner area, that's maybe one of the most important factors is making sure you can load them. If you have, you know, an alignment where it's all expert skiers, that's probably not your concern and you'll be looking for some other factors.I recall the old Park City gondola being a great place to develop a relationship with a 25-minute ride. Modern lift technology has really changed that, hasn't it? Yes, you have to be efficient about your conversation, that's for sure.

What do ski lifts mean to skiers? Ask Doppelmayr USA President Katharina Schmitz and she'll tell you ‘freedom.' In this episode, Last Chair host Tom Kelly chats with the leader of Utah-based Doppelmayr USA to explore the evolution of ski lifts and future trends, not only at resorts but as a vital form of mountain and urban transportation.Doppelmayr, which is located not far from the Salt Lake City International Airport, has a  history in Utah going back to the 1970s. One of its predecessor companies, CTEC, was founded here. It later morphed into Garaventa, and then became a part of Doppelmayr, an Austrian company with a history going back 125 years.Utah is a big customer itself for the company, with over a hundred lifts in the state including the Garaventa-built Snowbird tram, now over 50 years old and still one of the most iconic ski lifts in the world, and the brand new Outlaw Express high-speed quad that opened at Sundance just before Christmas.In many ways, the future of lift technology is already here with products like Doppelmayr's revamped detachable technology in D Line lifts, which are soon to come to Utah. Its tri-cable 3S line, featuring high-capacity, long span gondolas like the new Eiger Express in Switzerland and Whistler/Blackcomb's Peak-to-Peak Gondola, may also find a future home in the state.A passionate skier herself, Katharina Schmitz grew up in Austria, coming to America with her engineering degree to forge a career in the automotive and aerospace industries, before landing in Utah with Doppelmayr in 2018. It's a fascinating interview that will explain current trends in uphill transportation, showcase future innovations and even take a look into the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola and how Doppelmayr's triple-cable 3S technology could make a difference. She even speaks to the growing importance of WiFi in lift cabins!Katharina, tell us more about Doppelmayr.We have around 3,500 employees, about half of those are in Austria. The rest of us are scattered throughout the world across about 50 subsidiaries. The North American market is a key part of that, so we typically make up around 15 percent of the group's revenue. In really strong years, we were a little bit closer to 20 percent, so we certainly have a lot of attention from our group's headquarters and a lot of support as well.Why is Utah a good home for a lift company like Doppelmayr?Having a very business friendly environment certainly is a factor now. In addition to that, having several world class resorts right in our backyard is a real benefit. It helps us to collaborate closely with customers, not only in Utah but throughout the West. And having a Delta hub here is really nice to visit the rest of our customers throughout the country.The history of aerial tramways in Utah goes back to hauling mining ore in the 1800s. How has the ski lift industry evolved from there?Yes, it started with material transport and Doppelmayr still has a material transportation segment. But the core market for us is transporting people. We have seen a lot of evolution from the first surface lift in, I think, 1937, that Doppelmayr built in Austria that really started the company's ropeway business. Then if you look from there and how fast we came to the first detachable around 1970 or so, the innovation since then has just been mind blowing. So I think it shifted the profile as to what ropeways are used for or used in.What's the coolest lift installation you've seen in the world?I have a personal favorite, which is the Stoosbahn in Switzerland. It is a funicular and it has barrel shaped compartments that have a leveling floor, so you always stay horizontal. It's the steepest funicular in the world and it is the most unique ride. You're going up this amazing incline and then through a little tunnel and come out on the other side. It serves as public transport, as well as access to a smaller ski area that's car free. And it's just an amazing installation, a really fun ride.In your three seasons here in Utah, any favorite runs?Well, I'm not as territorial since I'm not native Utahn, but I very much enjoy long runs. So I really do like some of the runs up at Snowbasin - off John Paul or Needles - that are just making for a good, long, fast run.With the move from quads to six-packs and now to eight-packs, what are the important factors?Terrain and alignment certainly are the big and obvious ones. Capacity is a big topic these days. And how many people do you want to move up the mountain per hour comes with a few different factors. Lift speed is certainly a factor, but also how many carriers you have. While you typically want to go up the mountain fast, you want to be really slow going through the terminal. And so we found in recent years that having slower carriers through the stations, having longer loading intervals really helps with keeping the lift running and not having any misloads as you go. So that also explains a little bit why you see lifts with, let's say, six or eight seater chairs so you can have fewer carriers, longer loading intervals, and you would still have the same capacity doing that.So it's not just about capacity?In essence, with an eight seater, you would have a higher ultimate capacity. Most resorts don't strive for that per se. They're trying to get a certain capacity. And then it's a question on how comfortable you want your load interval to be. Increasing the load interval is a big topic and it ties into one of these other big factors - the level of skier that really uses that lift. If you have a beginner area, that's maybe one of the most important factors is making sure you can load them. If you have, you know, an alignment where it's all expert skiers, that's probably not your concern and you'll be looking for some other factors.I recall the old Park City gondola being a great place to develop a relationship with a 25-minute ride. Modern lift technology has really changed that, hasn't it? Yes, you have to be efficient about your conversation, that's for sure.

The company blamed the cancellations on air traffic control problems and limited staffing in Florida as well as bad weather. 8 flights have been canceled today from SLC Airport, 6 from Southwest, 2 from American Airlines. Dave and Debbie Discuss the issue and bring the latest cancellations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally recorded April 16, 2020, Flagship Facility Services Senior Vice President Don Tool speaks with Airport Business about taking over the cleaning contract at Salt Lake City International Airport in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the future of terminal maintenance. 

The Salt Lake City International Airport is in Utah. But when it comes to liquor laws? It's not necessarily of Utah. On the latest episode of "Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast" produced by FOX 13 and The Salt Lake Tribune, we venture into the sovereign nation of airport liquor laws, where 8 a.m. drink service and airlines that offer mini-bottles are A THING. We also recap the last virtual meeting of the DABC commission, an entity that has struggled throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with an unmuted public and so many bad internet connections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s estimated 37 million Americans will hit the road for the long weekend. USA TODAY: 60% jump compared to last year, but still 6 million people fewer than the pre-pandemic Memorial Day weekend in 2019. Lisa Miller/Utah Department of Transportation joined the conversation Nancy Volmer with the Salt Lake City International Airport calls in to discuss what to expect before you board your plane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out what's going on with the Salt Lake City International Airport. The Covid pandemic may have slowed things down for a little while but SLC is ready to make a huge impact with the NEW airport. Garry interviews Nancy Volmer, Marketing Director, for an exclusive insider update. She's been an integral part of the new airport's master plan. Plans for Phase 1 and Phase 2 openings revealed. Nancy shares details about the economic impact, area housing, and business. The new airport brings double the parking spaces and solves curbside and retail congestion problems. It will be more visitor-friendly to accommodate National Park goers and finally make it easy to transport your skis and golf clubs. New gold-standard safety features, designs, and tech that make this airport stand out. It's more than a Delta Air Lines hub with growing international flights available. Learn more at www.stringhamschools.com

Dan Howard, Director of Communications for Park City Utah and the Convention and Visitor's Bureau is our guest on today's show. Park City is absolutely beautiful. The main takeaway is that there are so many outdoor activities year-round.Dan mentioned that Park City is one of the most accessible skiing destinations located only 25 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport.Skiing in Park City offers many opportunities for learning to ski through quality instruction and several blue and green colored slopes.Dan also expounded on two places that we've talked about before on The Family Vacationer, Woodward Park City and the Bobsled experience at the US Olympic ParkThere are many wonderful places to stay and Dan went into detail about some of the more family-friendly places to stay.AC by MarriottNewpark ResortCanyons VillageWest GateWaldorf AstoriaHyatt PlaceDoubletreeSheratonThe food scene in Park City offers so many local options because of an anti-chain rule in the city. We were pleasantly surprised to find out the Smores are a Park City staple and offered at many places at the end of a hard day skiing. Places like Java Cow for Coffee and Ice Cream. Dan mentioned the Bill White Restaurant Group and that if you wanted a distinct flavor, they have a restaurant for you.Events have taken a hit here as they have just about everywhere. However, during a "normal" year, you can look for things like the Deer Valley Music Festival, the Kimble Art Festival, the Park Silly Market, and the Park City Songwriters Festival.Thank you, Dan, for sharing your information and love for the area with us.If you're ready to plan your next vacation to Park City, please reach out to Rob at rjones@starstufftravel.com. His services are always free to clients and you can start planning that vacation today!

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Sundt Construction is one of the nation's largest construction companies. The 130-year-old firm specializes in transportation, industrial, building, concrete and renewable power work and is owned entirely by its 2,000-plus employees. Sundt is distinguished by its diverse capabilities, proven experience, and unique employee-ownership culture. Here is Ken Kubacki, head of Sundt Construction's Intermountain Region to tell us more. KEN KUBACKI Much of our work in Utah has focused on aviation, bridges, and roadways. Notable projects include our runway work at the Salt Lake City International Airport, a self-perform concrete project at the Dugway Proving Ground, and the completion of construction on a new bridge and interchange on I-215 at Redwood Road—where we garnered numerous accolades including the prestigious UDOT Partnering Award. Last year our team partnered to start construction on the new $528 million Water Reclamation Facility for Salt Lake City, which will serve more than 200,000 customers when it is completed in 2024. And just last month, our team started the I-80 Improvement Project in Tooele County to improve traffic flow between State Roads 201 and 36. Our work has expanded and improved infrastructure to keep pace with Utah's growing population and strong economy. We look forward to continuing this work in the coming years. DEREK MILLER As a contractor known for innovation, problem-solving and pioneering technology, Sundt has found a natural home in Utah and will remain an invaluable partner for years to come. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, and this is Speaking on Business. Originally Aired July 21, 2020.

Show Notes: I discuss my god-awful Salt Lake City International Airport experience, the multi-verse, the Mandela effect, & discuss the TSA's new groping policy that is tip free. The multi-verse it is my religion. Join me in a mind altering or mind breaking experience. PAYPAL: seeth.mcgavien@gmail.com Please donate if you can. Logo Design: Miss Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/missmorganproductions Vocals, Script, Writing, Music, Production, Recording: Seeth McGavien iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-seeth-one/id1277262682?mt=2 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/seeth-mcgavien-1 STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/seeth-mcgavien/the-seeth-one-podcast PODCAST BY PHONE: 701-719-1293 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheSeethOne/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theseethone WEBSITE: www.theseethone.com Legal Disclaimer: All material used, sound effects, interviews, music, stock footage, is public domain unless otherwise noted. Any additional information was agreed to be used and a link was provided in the show notes. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. LINKS: The Man From Taured: https://www.historicmysteries.com/man-taured/ Lerina Garcia: Did She Wake Up In Another Universe? https://www.strangerdimensions.com/2016/09/20/lerina-garcia-wake-another-universe/ La realidad estaría compuesta de múltiples universos: https://www.tendencias21.net/La-realidad-estaria-compuesta-de-multiples-universos_a1701.html?start=50#comments https://web.archive.org/web/20160319060702/http://www.tendencias21.net/La-realidad-estaria-compuesta-de-multiples-universos_a1701.html?start=50 This Is Why The Multiverse Must Exist: https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2019/03/15/this-is-why-the-multiverse-must-exist/#67c147286d08 VIDEOS: Expert: UFOs frequently come close to hitting airliners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ruFixSu0wA Navy prepares new guidelines for reporting UFO sightings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnVMsHHY7RA Why The Multiverse Might Be a Reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jY7wtc5TQo The Man From Taured: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aal5VbLXfIU The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Reality-Parallel-Universes-Cosmos/dp/0307278123 Hidden Realities: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos, Dr. Brian Greene, Columbia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tgMQJSxB5k