When: Saturday, November 26, 6 p.m. with tree lighting at 6:45 p.m.

Where:
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, main lobby
1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623

Who: Locals and guests are invited to help the resort kick off the holiday season

Jamie Parmer, a six-year old local resident who just finished a three-year course of treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at Valley Children’s Healthcare, will be the hotel’s guest of honor and will help the property light its 35-foot tall, eco-friendly holiday tree.

*Jamie and his family are available for media interviews from 5-6 p.m. that evening

Why: The holiday tree lighting marks the official start of Tenaya’s holiday season, which includes an exciting line-up of fun activities and events for the entire family. At the grand tree-lighting ceremony, onlookers can delight in holiday hot beverages and visit with Santa and his elves. In the spirit of giving, Tenaya Lodge encourages all guests attending to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the kids at Valley Children’s Hospital. Items requested include new, unopened toys for infants through teens, gift cards for popular retailers such as Target and Old Navy, board games, craft sets and new clothing items including pajamas, undergarments and T-shirts.

To learn more about the holidays at Tenaya Lodge, visit TenayaLodge.com/HolidayEvents.

About Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is an all-season resort framed by noble evergreen forest and a rich range of Sierra recreation. The lodge, set adjacent to Yosemite National Park’s South Gate at an elevation of 5,288 feet, offers 302 rooms, suites and mountain cottage accommodations. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s iconic attractions and many guests savor the alpine serenity of Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Resort dining options run the table from casual to candlelit at Sierra, Jackalope’s, Timberloft and Embers restaurants. For more information, visit TenayaLodge.com.

About Delaware North’s Parks and Resorts Business
Delaware North Parks and Resorts is a global leader in the hospitality industry, operating lodging, food and beverage and retail services, recreational activities, and educational programming at destinations throughout North America and Australia. Delaware North operates in many of the United States’ iconic national and state parks, including Grand Canyon National Park, Yellowstone National Park and Niagara Falls State Park, as well as at cultural attractions such as Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. Its portfolio also includes The AAA Four-Diamond Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite and several luxury resorts in Australia, including Lizard Island, a highly acclaimed resort on the Great Barrier Reef. To learn more about Delaware North’s hospitality management expertise, visit www.DelawareNorth.com/parks-and-resorts-home.aspx.

About Delaware North
Delaware North is one of the largest privately-held hospitality and food service companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family for more than 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 60,000 employee associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a time in serving more than 500 million guests annually. Delaware North has annual revenue of about $3 billion in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries. Learn more about Delaware North at www.DelawareNorth.com.

Media Contact:
Julie Wright
(W)right On Communications, Inc.
for Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
760-419-4664