When Salt Lake City set out to host one of the most prestigious international winter sporting events in the world, it needed more than world-class venues. It needed world-class hospitality. Grand America Hotels & Resorts answered the call.

From a remote Wyoming outpost in 1932 to today's beloved brand icon, Little America's cheerful penguin mascot has been welcoming weary travelers for over 90 years. Discover the Antarctic connection behind our friendly penguin and why he remains a symbol of warmth and hospitality across all our properties.

Little America Hotel Salt Lake celebrates Bailee George, Director of Catering Sales, on receiving the Utah Business 40 Under 40 award. Bailee has built her career on strategic, people-first leadership, successfully guiding catering sales across both Little America and The Grand America while maintaining each property's unique strengths. As founder and president of the Salt Lake City chapter of NACE, she has created meaningful opportunities for education and professional development within Utah's hospitality community, demonstrating her commitment to elevating the industry beyond her day-to-day responsibilities.

This year, skip the overpacked itineraries and resolve to slow down, savor a made-from-scratch meal, and make memories in a place that's felt like home for over six decades. Read on to learn how Little America can help you keep those resolutions, one quiet moment at a time.