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Xanterra Travel Collection

Operator of park lodges and concessions

Overview

Xanterra Travel Collection operates lodges, restaurants, and other concessions at national and state parks across the United States. It owns and runs on-site accommodations, dining outlets, and guest services to let visitors stay, eat, and explore in park destinations. The company differentiates itself by focusing on park-life experiences at scale, offering a portfolio of park-based properties in landmark settings with strong service. Its goal is to provide memorable, high-quality park experiences and become the leading operator of park lodging and concessions in the United States.

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About Xanterra Travel Collection

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Why Xanterra Travel Collection is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

ConsultingEntertainment

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greenwood Village, CO

Founded

1876

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What believers are saying

  • September 14, 2026 Custer State Park win adds a ten-year revenue stream.
  • January 8, 2026 T-Mobile Arena partnership expands Oasis at Death Valley awareness.
  • November 2026 hiring and remote reservations show active demand across parks and year-round operations.

What critics are saying

  • Xanterra depends on concession renewals; losing Yellowstone or Grand Canyon contracts would crush occupancy.
  • Custer State Park starts February 1, 2027; execution failures will damage credibility immediately.
  • Seasonal labor shortages remain existential; without staffing, guest experience collapses across peak months.

What makes Xanterra Travel Collection unique

  • Xanterra dominates iconic park concessions, with 20-plus lodges and 4,000 rooms nationwide.
  • The company combines lodging, rail, cruises, and tours under one national-parks-focused brand.
  • Fred Harvey heritage and environmental stewardship still differentiate Xanterra with park agencies.

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Company News

CIEE
Jul 22nd, 2025
2025 BridgeUSA Champion Awards - Montana and Wyoming

Xanterra Travel Collection was awarded a 2025 CIEE BridgeUSA Champion Award for organizational excellence in promoting BridgeUSA.

Hotel Management
Jun 11th, 2025
Xanterra, RoomOne partner for PTAC recycling initiative at Arizona resorts

Hospitality operator Xanterra Travel Collection has partnered with RoomOne to complete a large-scale PTAC recycling initiative at the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel and The Grand Hotel in Williams, Ariz.

Hagadone Media Montana
Sep 16th, 2024
Xanterra's new general manager brings decades of experience to the table

Murphy was hired by Xanterra after this switch and began working as director of lodging.

Massachusetts Newswire
May 19th, 2023
Work Outside This Summer! Why Sit In A Cubicle When You Can Make The National Parks Your Office?

The HELP WANTED SIGN is posted for some of the coolest summer job bragging rightsGREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Xanterra Travel Collection®’s “HELP WANTED” sign is hanging at the national parks. Think of an ad that reads: Iconic scenery, interesting people from the world over, ideal for nature lovers, digital detox, the outdoors, and billions of stars at night. And wildlife, lots of wildlife.There is not only “room at the proverbial inn” this year in many of the national parks, such as Yellowstone, Zion, Glacier, Grand Canyon South Rim and Death Valley, but there is also the chance to have one of the coolest summer job experiences, working in or just outside of these parks with Xanterra Travel Collection®. Many offer housing, meals, transportation, and recreation opportunities.Jobs include everything from housekeepers to customer service representatives, mule handlers, cooks, servers, bus drivers and more. The list of jobs in and around the parks is as abundant and diverse as the wildlife.Xanterra Travel Collection® offers unique opportunities, distinctive employee programs, competitive benefits, valuable resources and opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime experiences

California Newswire
May 17th, 2023
Why Sit In A Cubicle When You Can Make The National Parks Your Office? Asks Xanterra

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Xanterra Travel Collection®’s “HELP WANTED” sign is hanging at the national parks. Think of an ad that reads: Iconic scenery, interesting people from the world over, ideal for nature lovers, digital detox, the outdoors, and billions of stars at night. And wildlife, lots of wildlife.There is not only “room at the proverbial inn” this year in many of the national parks, such as Yellowstone, Zion, Glacier, Grand Canyon South Rim and Death Valley, but there is also the chance to have one of the coolest summer job experiences, working in or just outside of these parks with Xanterra Travel Collection®. Many offer housing, meals, transportation, and recreation opportunities.Jobs include everything from housekeepers to customer service representatives, mule handlers, cooks, servers, bus drivers and more. The list of jobs in and around the parks is as abundant and diverse as the wildlife.Xanterra Travel Collection® offers unique opportunities, distinctive employee programs, competitive benefits, valuable resources and opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. It is the company’s hope that employees live the best life possible while a part of the Xanterra team.That’s why the benefit programs were created to help maintain a healthy work-life balance and peace of mind including:* Unique Work Environment: Working in national parks allows employees to work in some of the most beautiful and inspiring natural settings in the world

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