GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — The National Park Service has selected Grand Teton Lodge Company for a 15-year contract to provide visitor services at Grand Teton National Park (GTNP).

According to a statement from GTNP, the new contract is the largest concessions contract in the park, and it is expected to generate more than $1 billion in revenue. The agreement will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and will likely serve more than 50 million visitors and support 1,000 jobs. The Jackson Hole News&Guide reported in September 2025 that Grand Teton Lodge Company is owned by Vail Resorts and has held the concession permit in GTNP since 1998.

“This contract helps ensure that visitors continue to enjoy the memorable experiences that make Grand Teton National Park one of America’s most treasured destinations,” GTNP Superintendent Chip Jenkins said via press release. “As we approach the park’s centennial in 2029, this partnership will support high-quality visitor services, strengthen local communities through job opportunities and economic activity, and advance our commitment to protecting the extraordinary landscapes, wildlife and historic resources that define Grand Teton.”

The contract will include services such as lodging, campgrounds, food and beverage options, retail, marina services, transportation, guided float trips, guided horseback rides and corrals, service station operations, and shower and laundry facilities. GTNP noted that the contractor will also be responsible for campground management to reduce wildlife interactions, protection of dark night skies through exterior lighting management, and visitor education through interpretive programs and displays.

Grand Teton Lodge Company will also make improvements under the new contract that will aim to enhance safety, employee housing and overall visitor experience. Anticipated projects include construction of new employee housing, upgrades to fire protection systems, additional RV electric hookups at campgrounds, two new tour boats with improved accessibility, an expanded boat rental fleet and bear spray rentals. Two National Historic Landmarks — Jackson Lake Lodge and Brinkerhoff Lodge — and more than 400 other buildings will be under the care of Grand Teton Lodge Company.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.