Hungry for a Deal? Kids Eat Free at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly This Ski Season Nov 13, 2008
- Families can receive up to $30 a day in dining vouchers per child for a three-day/night Colorado and Lake Tahoe ski vacation - In addition to great deals, Vail Resorts serves up Good Food - natural meat and organic dairy - through its Appetite For Life program BROOMFIELD, Colo. Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vail Resorts (NYSE: ) is serving up another way for parents to save on a ski vacation this winter with a new Kids Eat Free package at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and... (PR Newswire)
Act fast for the season's top ski deals Nov 11, 2008
Vail Resorts, a company with five luxury properties in top California and Colorado skiing destinations, is offering two money-saving promotions for travelers who book early ... The pass, which is good for unlimited and unrestricted skiing at Vail Resorts, is a huge savings over a typical $644 seven-day lift ticket. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hit the slopes without busting the budget Nov 11, 2008
Book a four-night package at one of Vail Resorts' five resorts, including Heavenly in California, by December 1 and qualify for a $50 "baggage bailout" for each guest to defray airline fees ... Avoid the holidays and head to the snow before mid-February, and you will find that kids 12 and under not only ski free, but fly free (one child per adult) -- from Steamboat to Jackson, Wyoming, to Vail Resorts. (CNN -- Travel)
Four Western slopes Nov 9, 2008
All natural meat, organic dairy and a yogurt bar will be served as part of Vail Resorts' Appetite for Life initiative. The Ranch is a key part of Beaver Creek's commitment to offer a top family vacation experience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Breckenridge and Keystone Resorts Open Today Giving Skiers and Riders Many Reasons to Celebrate Early Season Skiing in Colorado Nov 8, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/Vail Resorts, Inc., Jack Affleck, Keystone Resort, Colorado) SUMMIT COUNTY, CO UNITED STATES ... Epic Deals for the Ski Season With the ski season now underway, Vail Resorts, including, Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail and Beaver Creek in Colorado and Heavenly in California, are helping to make a ski vacation a reality this winter for skiers and riders by offering savings on season passes and lodging packages for guests visiting the Resorts this winter including: Keystone Gondola Grand... (PR Newswire)
Ski deals available everywhere for budget-conscious families Nov 6, 2008
The lowdown: The Epic Pass came out during the spring season and allows skiers unlimited access to the five Vail Resorts mountains: Heavenly, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. Cost is 579 and must be purchased by Nov. 15. (Montana Standard, MT)
Protest rages against Burton's racy new line Nov 6, 2008
Vail Resorts, owner of Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone in Colorado and California's Heavenly Mountain implemented such policies. Kelly Ladyga, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Vail Resorts, said in a phone interview this week that the company had amended the long-standing policy that governs employees' dress code because they consider the "Primo" and "Love" lines to be against company values and coule be offensive to guests. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Ski Resorts Ban New Line of Suggestive Snowboards Oct 29, 2008
Vail Resorts has prohibited employees of its Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and Keystone resorts in Colorado and California's Heavenly Mountain from using the Love boards or any other inappropriate, offensive or suggestive equipment while on duty. The boards also led to a demonstration last week outside Burton's headquarters in Burlington, Vermont. (Fox News)
Controversial Snowboards Oct 29, 2008
Vail Resorts, which owns Heavenly Mountain Resort, has barred workers from using the so-called Love boards, or any other inappropriate, offensive or suggestive equipment while on duty. The company also owns Vail, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Beaver Creek Resort and Keystone Ski Resort in Colorado. (KCRA 3, CA)
Ski resorts nix suggestive pix on snowboards Oct 28, 2008
Vail Resorts has prohibited employees of its Vail, Brecken 000034A6 ridge, Beaver Creek and Keystone resorts in Colorado and California's Heavenly Mountain from using the Love boards or any other inappropriate, offensive or suggestive equipment while on duty. The boards also led to a demonstration last week outside Burton's headquarters in Burlington, Vt. (WCAX.com, VT)
Holiday bookings not sagging much so far Oct 27, 2008
As of September, Vail Resorts Inc. CEO Rob Katz said, the number of Colorado season passes sold was down 8. 4 percent. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Airlines say holiday bookings still strong Oct 26, 2008
As of September, Vail Resorts Inc. Chief Executive Rob Katz said the number of Colorado season passes sold was down 8. 4 percent. (Yahoo News)
Dow climbs, but most Colo. stocks fall Oct 24, 2008
Vail Resorts (MTN): +7. 06 percent, or $1. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Vail resort, town officials bracing for bad season Oct 23, 2008
Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz told an economic forum in Vail Tuesday that hotel bookings are down significantly, and the skiers who do come this winter will spend less money per person ... Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz. (Yahoo News)
Dow up 413 points Oct 21, 2008
Vail Resorts (MTN): -1. 66 percent, or 41 cents, to $24. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Praying for snow: Resorts hope weather will bring people in despite economic turmoil Oct 20, 2008
In September, Vail Resorts Inc. CEO Rob Katz said the number of Colorado season passes sold was down 8 ... It operates Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Vail resorts in Colorado and Heavenly in California ... JMP Securities analyst William Marks is projecting a 9 percent drop in skier days for Vail Resorts this season. (Missoulian, MT)
Former Equity Office CEO invested in new foundation Oct 17, 2008
" The two havent actively looked to reignite Lakeshore Holdings since last year, and dont yet know when or if they will. Mr. Kincaid says prices in many markets are still too high and he doesn't know when they'll fall enough to interest him. I wouldn't be surprised if I was jumping back into real estate, says Mr. Kincaid, who lives in Northbrook with his wife and three children. But right now I'm really busy and enjoying myself. In addition to his foundation work, Mr.... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Popular votes Oct 12, 2008
10: Robert Katz of Vail Resorts weighs in on how travel is impacted by the current tough economic times. CNBC. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Colo. stocks fall below 52-week lows Oct 11, 2008
stocks fall below 52-week lows - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Economic woes cause travelers to postpone, cancel trips Oct 10, 2008
Vail Resorts, which operates some of Colorado's most deluxe ski resorts, is taking another approach. With advance sales of winter ski passes a strong indicator of total season pass sales down as much as 10% from last year's levels at some resorts, and bookings at Vail-affiliated hotels down almost 18%, Vail is introducing value-oriented deals to boost business, says Vail CEO Robert Katz. (USA Today)
Dow falls 376 points; Wall Street favors Colo. gold companies Sep 23, 2008
Vail Resorts Inc., down 1. 98 percent, to $41. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
The Paulson Pop Sep 20, 2008
Earnings & Conference Calls Monday: 3Com, AutoZone, CarMax Tuesday: H.B. Fuller, Lennar, Qualstar, Worthington Wednesday: Bed, bath & Beyond, Nike, Paychex Thursday: Accenture, Analogic, Diamond Foods, Discovery Financial, McCormick, Research in Motion, Rite Aid, Scholastic, Texas Industries, Vail Resorts Friday: American Greetings, Jabil Circuit, KB Home. Economic Data. (SmartMoney)
Ski resorts promote multimillion-dollar upgrades Sep 18, 2008
"A lot of these are not things people are demanding," said Rob Katz, chief executive of Broomfield-based Vail Resorts Inc., of the $100 to $115 million in on-mountain and hospitality improvements this season. "We as a company want to be ahead of the curve, whether that is with environment, hotels, lifts or technology.". (USA Today -- Travel)
'Holidays (Are) on Us' This Winter from Vail Resorts Sep 6, 2008
Holidays (Are) on Us' This Winter from Vail Resorts: Financial News - Yahoo ... Source: Vail Resorts, Inc. ... Holidays (Are) on Us' This Winter from Vail ResortsFriday September 5, 1:27 pm ET. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee Rolls Out Welcome Mat to More Than 10,000 Media With 'A Celebration With Altitude!' Aug 24, 2008
Other sponsors include MolsonCoors Brewing Company and Vail Resorts. About Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee has four contractual partners in its work. (PR Newswire)
Donors pick up convention tab Aug 15, 2008
Vail Resorts Management Company. $500,000. (USA Today)
His mission:Bring the starsto Goodnight Aug 13, 2008
At the Blue Moon, Kellum created a 12-course, chef-tasting menu that earned him Vail Resorts chef of the year award ... and at nationally acclaimed Morimoto s in Philadelphia and Restaurant Daniel in New York City; also worked as executive chef at both Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg and at Vail Resorts Blue Moon Restaurant and Eagles Nest in Colorado. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Vail Resorts Announces Increase to Share Repurchase Program Jul 17, 2008
July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: ) announced today that its Board of Directors has increased the Company's common stock repurchase authorization by three million shares ... "Our Board took this action based upon our Company's continued strong financial condition and it reflects the Board's confidence in Vail Resorts' growth potential," said Robert Katz, chief executive officer of Vail Resorts ... About Vail Resorts Vail Resorts, Inc. is the leading mountain resort... (PR Newswire)
Vail Resorts to acquire shuttle service for $40.5 million Jun 26, 2008
Vail Resorts to acquire shuttle service for $40 ... Vail Resorts to acquire shuttle service for $40 ... (AP) Vail Resorts Inc. has agreed to acquire the mountain shuttle service Colorado Mountain Express for $40. (USA Today -- Travel)
Couple sues over 2006 rafting accident Jun 19, 2008
The suit names East Coast tour company Tauck, Inc., as well as Vail Resorts and Grand Teton Lodge Company. The 2006 accident in Grand Teton National Park killed Elizabeth and John Rizas of Beaufort, S.C., and Linda Clark of Shreveport, La. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Vail Resorts buying shuttle service Jun 18, 2008
Vail Resorts Inc. said Tuesday it will pay $40 ... Broomfield-based Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) announced an agreement with East West Transportation Holdings LLC to buy the shuttle company, subject to due diligence and regulatory approval. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Dell Lifts Tech May 31, 2008
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5W Public Relations Adds Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. to Consumer Roster May 24, 2008
5W Public Relations is described by a leading PR trade magazine as "aggressive in a way that clearly resonates with clients looking for a firm staffed with type A-plus personalities, a no-nonsense approach, and results almost from Day One." The agency boasts a diversified client portfolio second to none, including: Evian Natural Spring Water; IHOP; Anheuser-Busch; NICE Systems; Phillips-Van Heusen; Urban Retail Properties; Patina Restaurant Group, The Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center; Avenue... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chef prepares tomorrow's culinary experts May 15, 2008
De la Torre next signed on as a chef at a Hyatt hotel in Hawaii and then for Vail Resorts for six years, where he made friends and connections with people from Johnson & Wales through their campus in Vail. On the move again, de la Torre and his wife, Kelly, moved to Philadelphia while she attended law school at Rutgers University. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
RockResorts Welcomes The Osprey at Beaver Creek to Its Luxury Resort Hotel Collection Apr 18, 2008
"The renovation of The Osprey at Beaver Creek, a RockResort, should exceed the expectations of the most discerning traveler with incredible luxury finishes and state-of-the-art technology in the very heart of one of the most spectacular mountain resorts in the world," said Stan Brown, executive vice president and chief operating officer of RockResorts/Vail Resorts Hospitality ... About RockResorts RockResorts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vail Resorts (NYSE: ), owns and operates luxury resort... (PR Newswire)
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Political Headwinds For Hotels Apr 17, 2008
Turnout was good this week for a legislative conference organized by the American Hotel ng Association, a trade group. But as they took in cherry blossoms and sunny weather in Washington, hotel execs weren't treated to a favorable political outlook. (Forbes -- Business)
America's top spots for second homes Apr 9, 2008
Now luxury developers are moving in, including Vail Resorts, which owns Heavenly Resorts and other properties in Vail. Certified public accountant Beth Jackson took a chance on when she and her husband recently bought a two-bedroom condo at The Chateau at Heavenly Village Resort. (MSNBC -- Travel)
America's Top Second-Home Spots Apr 6, 2008
Now luxury developers are moving in, including Vail Resorts (nyse: - - ), which owns Heavenly Resorts and other properties in Vail. Certified public accountant Beth Jackson took a chance on when she and her husband recently bought a two-bedroom condo at The Chateau at Heavenly Village Resort. (Forbes)
Nation's ski industry hoping for record year Apr 1, 2008
"We had awful snow through the middle of December. We've had unbelievable snow from the middle of December on," Vail Resorts Inc. Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz said Monday. Vail Resorts, the nation's largest ski operator, said skier visits at its five resorts fell 3 ... Based in suburban Broomfield, Vail Resorts owns and operates Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Breckenridge ski areas in Colorado, Heavenly in Nevada and California, and the lodge near Jackson, Wyo. (Concord Monitor)
CRESA, Liberty-Greenfield merge Mar 29, 2008
The company's clients include Vail Resorts Inc., Gates Corp., DigitalGlobe Inc., Array BioPharma Inc. and Progressive Insurance Co.. "Liberty-Greenfield is a boutique tenant rep firm," Johnson said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Vail Resorts CEO buys more stock Mar 22, 2008
Katz, who took over as head of Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) in March 2006, purchased an additional 23,600 shares of his company's stock Thursday, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ... With the additional stock, Katz now owns 84,350 shares of Vail Resorts ... Vail Resorts operates ski resorts in Colorado and California in the United States. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Vail Resorts offers unlimited season pass Mar 19, 2008
In Colorado, Broomfield-based Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) operates the Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts. Vail Resorts for the 2007-08 ski season priced its "merchant pass," which is available to members of merchant associations, at $869 ... Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts, said the Epic Season Pass will be good during the 2008-09 season "from the day we open in November until we close in April, including every holiday in between. No one will be able to out-ski this... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
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5W Public Relations Signs Gen Art, The Arbiters of Emerging Talent in Film, Fashion, Music And Art Mar 5, 2008
5W Public Relations is described by a leading PR trade magazine as "aggressive in a way that clearly resonates with clients looking for a firm staffed with type A-plus personalities, a no-nonsense approach, and results almost from Day One." The agency boasts a diversified client portfolio second to none, including: Evian Natural Spring Water; IHOP; Anheuser- Busch; NICE Systems; Phillips-Van Heusen; Urban Retail Properties; Patina Restaurant Group, The Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center; Avenue... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
At Colorado resorts: Repellent injection targets healthy trees to stave beetle infestation Mar 3, 2008
(AP) Vail resorts isn t going to stand by and watch beetles devastate trees on their trails or just cut them down. The company has hired Arborjet of Massachusetts to inject a repellent, emamectin benzoate, into the trunks of healthy lodgepoles to try to kill the rice-sized beetles, the Rocky Mountain News reports. (Montana Standard, MT)
Happy VAIL-entine's Day: More Record Snow at Vail, Beaver Creek and Heavenly Sweetens the Pot for Spring Ski Season Feb 15, 2008
About Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts, Inc. is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States ... Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ) ... The Vail Resorts company website is and consumer website is. (PR Newswire)
Ralcorp Announces Management Changes Feb 14, 2008
In addition, Ralcorp holds an interest of approximately 19 percent in Vail Resorts, Inc., the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In connection with the proposed transaction between Ralcorp and Kraft, Ralcorp and/or a newly formed subsidiary of Kraft that will hold the Post cereals business will file a proxy statement/prospectus and other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (PR Newswire)
How Green Is Your Mountain Feb 8, 2008
"Our resorts are all about people wanting to be outside," says Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts, where 100% of power is offset by wind credits ... Vail Resorts is involved with local forest-conservation projects and is planning an entire eco-sensitive neighborhood development called Ever Vail. (Time.com)
Ralcorp Holdings Announces Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2008 Feb 6, 2008
61 including the impact of a non-cash gain on forward sale contracts related to Ralcorp's investment in Vail Resorts, Inc., or ... -- Equity in loss of Vail Resorts, Inc. (after tax) was $2 ... 1) Equity in loss of Vail Resorts, Inc, net of related deferred income taxes (2. (PR Newswire)
Vail Resorts Names Mark Gasta New Chief Human Resources Officer Jan 19, 2008
Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced the appointment of Mark R. Gasta to the position of senior vice president and chief human resources officer ... Gasta joins Vail Resorts from Comcast Communications where, for the past seven years, he worked in various human resources capacities including most recently corporate vice president of organizational development for the company's 90,000 employees ... "We're delighted to have someone of Mark's caliber and... (PR Newswire)
Vail Resorts exec moves to Intrawest Jan 9, 2008
An executive of Vail Resorts, operator of several of Colorado's largest ski resorts, is leaving to lead its main rival, Intrawest, the two companies announced Tuesday. Bill Jensen, who has been president of Vail Resorts' mountain division and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain ski area, will leave Jan. 31 to become chief executive officer of Vancouver, British Columbia-based Intrawest ... Vail Resorts operates Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone ski resorts. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Nation: Avalanche kills skier in Vail, Colo. Jan 5, 2008
Jesse Brigham, a Vail Resorts employee, was skiing with two companions when the avalanche hit ... Brigham worked at a luxury hotel run by Vail Resorts' hotel management company, RockResorts. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
British boy killed skiing in US Jan 4, 2008
The resort said later in a statement: "Breckenridge Ski Resort, the Breckenridge Ski Patrol and the Vail Resorts family extend their deepest sympathy and support to all of his family and friends.". Resort spokeswoman Nicky DeFord told reporters that no one else was involved in the incident, which happened in clear weather. (BBC News -- UK)
Platinum Prospects Dec 31, 2007
Vail Resorts (nyse: - - ). Hotels, Restaurants re. (Forbes)
Harrah's can chase high rollers or stay midmarket Dec 25, 2007
Apollo's acquisition of Vail Resorts, a failing ski resort company and the major employer in Vail, Colo ... After 14 years of Apollo ownership, Vail Resorts has blossomed into a profitable, diverse business with hotels in other resort locales, he said. (Las Vegas Sun)
Keystone to add 8-passenger gondola Dec 23, 2007
The new layout of the base area will put Vail Resorts' real estate developments closer to the River Run gondola ... Vail Resorts Inc. did not break out the cost of the project from its $50 million to 90 million capital improvement fund that is divided among its five resorts: Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Heavenly, which is near the California-Nevada border. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Zumobi Ushers in a New Age of Mobile Content and Commerce; Beta Now Available for Download on Windows Mobile Phones Dec 14, 2007
com and OTOlabs, who developed Tiles for Vail Resorts and Fox Television s Family Guy ... We believe that by providing branded utility and entertainment as a mobile widget, our clients such as Fox Home Entertainment and Vail Resorts will see higher adoption, deeper engagement and more interaction with their audience. (BusinessWire)
Interviews & Snow Footage For Charles Schwab Birds of Prey World Cup Dec 2, 2007
Interviews Footage For Charles Schwab Birds of Prey World Cup. Interviews Footage For Charles Schwab Birds of Prey World Cup. (PR Newswire)
Housing Shortage Could Delay Vail Project Opening Dec 2, 2007
One option would be for Vail Resorts to pay the town $17 ... Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz declined to comment on the company's interpretation of the agreement ... Another developer, Mark Masinter of Texas, says he also is in talks with Vail Resorts about buying and leasing units at Timber Ridge. (CBS 4, CO)
Snow Alert. Birds of Prey World Cup Race Training Cancelled at Beaver Creek Today Due to Heavy Snowfall With 8 Inches on Course Nov 29, 2007
(PRNewsFoto/Vail Resorts, Inc., Jack Affleck) BEAVER CREEK, CO UNITED STATES ... The following are the 6 a.m. mid-mountain 24-hour snow totals for the Vail Resorts' Colorado resorts ... By this weekend skiers and snowboarders should anticipate additional terrain and lift offerings at Vail Resorts' mountains. (PR Newswire)
New era of cooperation between Heavenly ski resort, environmentalists Nov 26, 2007
Heavenly, owned by publicly traded Vail Resorts, canceled the tree cutting and retained a soil-erosion scientist and ecologist to serve as a consultant and monitor of programs to improve soil conditions, and the two decisions made for environmental peace ... Since acquiring Heavenly in 2002, Vail Resorts has spent more than $30 million on infrastructure and upgrades but can't predict what more will be spent until projects come about ... Vail Resorts' plan is to continue to transform the long... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ski season threatened Nov 25, 2007
In this photo provided by Vail Resorts, Skier Jason Roberts trades Black Friday shopping for a white Friday of carving turns on Beaver Creeks Latigo run, Friday, Nov. 23, 2007 ... (AP Photo/Vail Resorts, Cody Downard). (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Vail posts $8.5 million loss (37) Nov 25, 2007
(AP) -- Vail Resorts Inc. blamed effects of the war in Iraq for its first fiscal year net loss in 10 years Thursday and announced restatements that lowered its reported profits since fiscal 1998 by 3 ... He said year-to-date revenues booked into Vail Resorts' reservations system are up 8 percent from last year, and Colorado Front Range season pass sales are up 5 percent ... Vail Resorts operates the Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone resorts in Colorado, Heavenly in California and... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
2 Colorado ski resorts delay opening Nov 18, 2007
Vail Resorts Inc. says it will open Vail Mountain ski area Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, instead of on Friday as initially planned. Steamboat Springs says it will open on Nov. 30 instead of Wednesday. (Yahoo News)
