Xanterra Parks & Resorts Purchases Cedar Creek Lodge In Montana
COLUMBIA FALLS, MT. January 23, 2017 - Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc. has purchased the Cedar Creek Lodge, located at the gateway to Glacier National Park. Xanterra Parks & Resorts also holds the contract to operate lodging accommodations, food and beverage, retail and the famous “red bus” tours in Glacier National Park. The 64-room Cedar Creek Lodge in Columbia Falls, Montana is a new addition to the landscape and opened in July 2016.
“The property is a traditional yet modern mountain retreat with sweeping views and easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fly fishing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and snow sports,” said Andrew Todd, CEO of Xanterra Parks & Resorts. “With its upscale design featuring bright and open room layouts paired with comfortable furnishings, we're pleased to add this beautiful property and experience to our repertoire of brands in our global travel and hospitality company.”
Cedar Creek Lodge's location is prime vacation real estate. Strategically located in downtown Columbia Falls and within walking distance of restaurants and local retail shops, the Lodge is idea for vacationers and adventurers skiing the Whitefish Mountain Resort in winter or enjoying Glacier National Park in the summer. It also is the perfect “basecamp and R&R” destination given it features amenities such as a conference center; heated indoor pool and hot tub; fitness center; business center; gift shop; guest laundry; ski, bike and luggage storage; and an outdoor patio with fire pit.
Xanterra Parks & Resorts is the United States' largest operator of park-based hotels, restaurants and stores and currently operates five hotels/lodges within Glacier National Park. For information on Xanterra, visit www.xanterra.com.
Xanterra Parks & Resorts, headquartered in Colorado, is a highly recognized award-winning global travel and hospitality company whose brands include Austin Adventures, VBT Bicycling and Walking vacations, Holiday Vacations, Country Walkers and CW Safaris, Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA, The Resort at Furnace Creek in Death Valley, Windstar Cruises, and the historic Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel. Xanterra's other operations include lodges, restaurants, gift shops, tours and activities in Yellowstone National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Glacier National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and Zion National Park. For more information, journey to www.xanterra.com.
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