New hotel is slated at The Canyons

(Park Record) Air Force officials announced this week that The Canyons would be the site of a future military hotel. But there was no word Friday about where the military plans to develop at the resort

"With the Air Force's selection of The Canyons resort area for a privately funded Air Force recreation facility, we look forward to discussion on location specific details and trust we'll be able to reach an agreement for this facility soon," said Maj. Gen. Andrew E. Busch, the Ogden Air Logistics Commander, in a prepared statement. "We will be working to bring world-class recreation opportunities for our service members one step closer to reality."

The location for the hotel has changed throughout the years.

"It's been a moving target," Park City Councilwoman Candy Erickson said. "I think for a long time we thought it was going to be outside Summit County."

About 13 years ago, the military intended to build the resort near the Aerie, which many local officials opposed. Critics said the hotel was more appropriate near the base of a ski area.

"The selection of [The Canyons] underscores the value of the collaboration and partnership the Air Force shares with the people of Utah," Air Force Real Property Agency Director Robert M. Moore said. "[The Canyons'] on-site mountain location, immediate access to adjacent comparable facilities, existing branding and strong relationship with Summit County and Park City were important reasons behind our selection."

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