Newly expanded 15,000-square-foot meeting and event space includes an additional grand terrace featuring breathtaking views of the Sierra National Forest & Yosemite National Park

Buffalo, NY, December 01, 2010 -- Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite National Park has opened its expanded meeting and event space. The enhanced conference setting features six new meeting rooms and 15,000 square feet of indoor meeting space including a 10,000-square-foot ballroom, and an expansive outdoor terrace.

Designed to accommodate groups of all sizes, the newly-opened meeting and event space at Tenaya Lodge includes an additional 4,500 square feet of pre-function area for exhibits and receptions. Unique to the new conference center is the Signature Grand Terrace, offering magnificent views of Yosemite National Park -- an ideal venue for outdoor receptions and dining.

Tenaya Lodge also offers a 3,000-square-foot outdoor pavilion that can be left open or enclosed for outdoor dining, special events and teambuilding activities. All of this is in addition to the resort’s five restaurants, outdoor and special-event facilities.

“The new meeting and event space at Tenaya Lodge opens up new possibilities for us to not only accommodate larger groups, but also manage our events in a more efficient manner,” said Tricia Horan, Section Manager, Section Education and Meeting Services for the State BAR of California.

Tenaya Lodge’s tenured sales and conferences team also helps to ensure that meetings and events surpass guests’ expectations. This group can assist with everything from developing themes to handling regional transportation needs and meeting all technology requirements. Tenaya Lodge’s culinary staff caters all meetings at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite and can help design sustainable menus that highlight local produce. For more information about planning an event, please call 877-635-5807.

About Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is nestled in the Sierra National Forest, just 2 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s most alluring attractions and all of the conveniences and services expected of a luxury resort property. For more information, visit www.TenayaLodge.com.

About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations. The company’s portfolio includes historic properties in North America, such as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks; Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa; Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake; Holiday Inn West Yellowstone; Gideon Putnam Resort; and the Queen Mary. To learn more about Delaware North Companies’ expertise in the hospitality industry, visit www.experiencednc.com.

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world’s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Garden. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually and 50,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.