Talisker purchases the Dakota Mountain Lodge

(Park Record) On Monday, Talisker Corp. announced its purchase of The Dakota Mountain Lodge at The Canyons. It plans to rename it The Waldorf-Astoria, Park City.

The Hilton International-run hotel now joins the Grand Summit Lodge, Sundial Lodge, Silverado, the Escala Lodges and Vintage at the Strand as official resort lodging, explained Talisker spokesperson Lisa Roskelley.

"It's certainly a great asset," she said. "It makes perfect sense to include it as part of atmosphere at The Canyons. We're delighted to have the new asset as part of The Canyons."

The change took effect immediately, but Roskelley said the hotel's management and employees will remain the same and there should be no noticeable differences to guests.

The price of the purchase is undisclosed, she said.

Roskelley was not sure if there would be any change in the organization of the homeowners association or the real estate sales team.

In a press release, Talisker chairman and CEO Jack Bistricer said, "The Waldorf Astoria will expand Talisker's Definitive Alpine Living experience."

In addition to The Canyons, Talisker also owns and is developing more than 13,000 acres in the Park City area including the Tuhaye golf community and Empire Pass at Deer Valley Resort.

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