Park City, UT – MAY 28, 2025 – Summit Events, a leading destination management company (DMC) specializing in creating unforgettable experiences for their corporate and association clients in Utah, has been selected as the preferred DMC for CoralTree Hospitality’s highly anticipated Black Desert Resort. This partnership will provide meeting and event planners with seamless access to Summit Events’ unparalleled expertise in planning and executing successful events in the state.
“We are thrilled to partner with Summit Events,” said Brandon Hendricks, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Black Desert Resort and Red Mountain Resort. “Their deep understanding of Utah’s unique offerings, combined with their dedication to exceptional service, perfectly complements our vision for Black Desert Resort. We are confident that this partnership will further elevate our meetings and events, shaping memorable experiences for our guests to come.”
Owned and operated by Utah-based Reef Capital Partners, Black Desert Resort is poised to become a premier destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and events in Southern Utah. Anchored by a Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, which will host annual events on the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour, the resort’s initial phase is set to be completed in September 2025 and will include nearly 800 rooms and suites; seven dining venues; a 15,000-square-foot spa; a heated outdoor pool and hot tub; and 45,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space, plus easy access to 200+ acres of preserved land with six miles of hiking trails.
“We are honored to be chosen as the preferred DMC for Black Desert Resort,” said Rob Walsh, President and Partner of Summit Events. “This partnership allows us to leverage our extensive network and expertise to create truly unforgettable experiences for guests at this remarkable property, and will expand our reach beyond Park City and Salt Lake City. We look forward to collaborating with the Black Desert Resort, Red Mountain Resort and CoralTree Hospitality teams to showcase the unique beauty and adventure of Southern Utah to the world.”
This partnership will provide meeting planners with a one-stop shop for all their event needs, including decor and entertainment, activities and teambuilding, group transportation, off-site event design, planning and operations, corporate gifting, event staffing and meeting planning logistics.
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About Summit Events
Summit Events LLC, a locally owned and operated Destination Management Company (DMC) founded in 2003, serves clients throughout Utah with locations in Park City, Salt Lake City and St. George. With a focus on local expertise and a commitment to excellence, Summit Events provides comprehensive event design and exceptional service, creating seamless and memorable experiences for meeting planners and event professionals worldwide. Summit Events is a proud member of the DMC Network. For more information, please visit www.summitdmc.com.
About CoralTree Hospitality
CoralTree Hospitality is one of the fastest growing hospitality management companies in the United States with nearly 50 hotels, resorts and residential rentals. Formed in 2018, Denver based CoralTree delivers distinctive, memorable experiences that celebrate the surroundings, culture and community of each property.
The company also embraces each team member with brand pillars focused on serving from the heart and empowering experiences. The company has developed a variety of initiatives to better serve its team members, communities, stakeholders and customers including Bloom, an environmental sustainability program, and CoralTree Cares, which is the company’s philanthropic platform. The collection includes independent, branded and soft-branded properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Denver, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Snowmass, Vail, Maui, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Lake Tahoe. CoralTree is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe, a real estate investment, management and development firm. For more information, visit www.CoralTreeHospitality.com.
About Black Desert Resort
Set amidst the vermillion sandstone cliffs and striking black lava beds of Greater Zion, Black Desert Resort is poised to become a premier destination for luxury hospitality, golf and Southern Utah adventure. Black Desert Resort is anchored by a Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, which will host annual events on the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour. The initial phase of the Resort Center is set to be complete this September, including nearly 800 rooms and suites, seven dining venues, a 15,000-square-foot spa, a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, beach oasis and 45,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space. Future phases will include a water park, more rooms and suites and many more dining, shopping and entertainment options. Spanning over 600 acres of scenic landscape, Black Desert Resort offers easy access to 200+ acres of preserved land and six miles of hiking trails. To learn more, visit www.blackdesertresort.com.
Contact
Dave March, General Manager and Partner, Summit Events, 435.658.0808, davem@summitdmc.com