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Show A-6 Wed/Thurs/Fri, July 1-3, 2020 The Park Record Continued from A-1 Get 53% Off the newsstand price when you subscribe! For an in-county rate of only $56 a year, you can save 53% from the newsstand and receive: • Home Delivery • Park Record E-edition • Real Estate Monthly • All Park Record Magazines • Free Sunday Salt Lake Tribune Business may suffer tival and business is strong in the community. He called Sundance “our second Christmas,” referring to another extremely busy stretch of the tourism calendar. He acknowledged, though, the numbers will likely drop during the 2021 event. Malone mentioned the possibility of a reduced Sundance footprint and the prospects there will be less of a corporate presence. “Economically, it will be significant,” he said. Malone noted that details that were not publicized on Monday will be important as the planning continues. Some of the details he is awaiting include the venue map, the Continued from A-1 Dispute reported He said the person wearing a mask is a longtime member of the club while the one without number of seats that will be available in each screening room and the sorts of health protocols that Sundance will be required to follow. He also said he wants to learn about Sundance’s ideas for future festivals, including whether organizers will ultimately want to permanently adopt changes like offering events elsewhere. The economic numbers have risen sharply over time as Sundance secured a place as one of the elite festivals on the global circuit, alongside those in places like Cannes, France, Toronto and Venice, Italy. Sundance in 2019 generated $182.5 million in economic impact in Utah. The 2020 numbers will be released later. Much of the economic impact is generated in Park City and surrounding Summit County. The report detailing the economic impact of the 2019 event showed festival-goers spent nearly $70 million on lodging, a little over $39.9 million on recreation and entertainment and another approximately $36.6 million on meals. Car rentals and other categories of transportation accounted for millions of dollars. The lodging industry will also await more details about the Sundance plans for January. The president of the Park City Area Lodging Association, Danny Williams, contended it was premature for Sundance to announce the concept for 2021 so early. He said a decision could have been pushed to October, saying some of the other cities that were identified as possible venues could suffer coronavirus increases by the time of the festival. “What if other cities become hot spots,” he said, adding, “Way too early to make those judgments.” Williams also predicted the lodging industry will suffer during Sundance as compared to previous years. He projected occupancy could be cut by up to 40% and the average daily room rate could drop by up to 40% as well during Sundance. “It would put a big hit on our economy,” he said. a mask is a newer member. Jones said people using the sports club have generally adhered to social distancing guidelines without issue. The sports club has instituted changes like only making every third treadmill available for use in an effort to promote social distancing. There has been angst among some about wearing masks during a workout, he acknowledged. The Police Department since the spread of the nov- el coronavirus has received a series of complaints from people worried about others not practicing social distancing. The police have fielded at least one other complaint about a confrontation, this one verbal, centered on masks. It was reported in May at a Main Street business. Anybody with information about the confrontation at Silver Mountain Sports Club & Spa may contact the Police Department at 615-5500. The protection you need and the service you deserve Call 435-649-9014 to get your subscription today! Select option 3 when prompted Save even more with a 2 year subscription! Auto • Home • Life • Retirement • Motorcycle • Renters • Boat Steven Robertson Partner Robertson-Cooper Ins Services Call or Text: 435-647-9898 Email: srobertson5@allstate.com 505 Main Street Park City, UT 84060 ontoproofing.com Get A Free Roofing Estimate Today 435.615.8669 All Types of Metal Roofing • Asphalt Shingles Exterior & Interior Wall Panels • Gutter & Heat Cable Architectural Sheet Metal • Snow Retention Systems Your future Mountain Home is calling Check out the Park Record’s Real Estate Monthly for listings in Park City and the surrounding areas Looking to sell a home, condo, property, or townhome? Call 435-649-9014 to get your listing seen by over 10,000 people. |