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COLUMBIA FALLS – Pursuit announced today that it will begin reopening its lodging, culinary and retail experiences within its Glacier Park Collection starting June 1. The company temporarily suspended operations this past March and delayed seasonal openings to support the public health response to COVID-19, as travel restrictions and social distancing measures were initiated.
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Each reopening will follow both the state and provincial government’s approach on relaunching and will include rigorous cleaning, physical distancing and training protocols as outlined in Pursuit’s recently announced Safety Promise program.
“We have the opportunity to experience Glacier and Waterton Lakes national parks this summer in a more intimate and less crowded way,” begins
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Gary Rodgers, Vice-President and General Manager, Glacier Park Collection by Pursuit. “From reigniting the family road trip and RV experiences, to spending time enjoying Montana and Alberta’s great historic lodges, we are uniquely positioned to provide an opportunity for friends and family to spend quality time to reconnect.”
New operational protocols will include reducing guest capacity across all Pursuit attractions and culinary experiences, adopting stringent cleaning protocols as approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and screening all staff before shifts. Physical distancing initiatives will also include the integration of express check-outs and plexiglass barrier implementation where possible.
“We want to provide guests with an increased
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level of assurance that when they are ready to visit us, they can do so with confidence knowing that we have their utmost safety in mind,” said Rodgers.
The gradual openings will start with the West Glacier RV Park on June 1 and the West Glacier Cabin Village on June 5. The collection’s iconic lodges, built by the Great Northern Railroad, which include the Belton Chalet and Glacier Park Lodge, will reopen on June 26 and July 1 respectively.
Pursuit is an attractions and hospitality company that provides a collection of inspiring and unforgettable experiences in iconic destinations. From world-class attractions, distinctive lodges and engaging tours in stunning national parks and renowned global travel locations, to our growing collection of FlyOver flight ride experiences in the vibrant cities of Vancouver, Reykjavik, Las Vegas (expected opening 2021), and Toronto (expected opening 2023), Pursuit’s elevated hospitality experiences enable visitors to discover and connect with these iconic destinations. With a strategic direction to build an expanding portfolio of extraordinary travel experiences, Pursuit remains focused on delivering unforgettable and inspiring experiences in iconic locations worldwide. Pursuit is part of Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI). For more information visit pursuitcollection.com.
Reopening Dates:
West Glacier RV Park – June 1 Glacier Basecamp Lodge – June 4 West Glacier Cabin Village – June 5 Motel Lake McDonald – June 15 Grouse Mountain Lodge – June 18
Apgar Village Lodge & Cabins – June 20
Belton Chalet – June 26 Prince of Wale Hotel – June 30 St Mary Village – July 1 Glacier Park Lodge – July 1 West Glacier Motel – July 1
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