Xanterra Parks & Resorts

About Xanterra

Xanterra Travel Collection is an award-winning, globally diversified travel company offering once in a lifetime experiences in some of the most beautiful and iconic places on earth. Whether you join our team as a Housekeeper in the Grand Canyon, a Chef at a historic lodge in the mountains, a guide on an international biking tour, or as a Reservations Agent at our Denver headquarters, you get to help bring bucket list vacations to life. 

The name Xanterra is derived from “Xanadu,” a beautiful, idyllic paradise described in the poem Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and “terra,” the Latin word for earth. Thus, Xanterra means “Beautiful Places on Earth”

Xanterra Travel Collection acquired The Fred Harvey Company in 1968, and with the acquisition of TW Recreational Services in 1995, became the largest national and state park concessioner in the United States. In September 2008, the Denver-based Anschutz Corporation purchased Xanterra and pledged that the company would remain true to the legacy of hospitality established by Fred Harvey, and would continue to set the standard for ecologically sound resorts that complement, not harm their natural surroundings.

Our Brands

Xanterra's brands include a unique collection of national parks including Glacier National Park, Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, The Oasis at Death Valley National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Yellowstone National Park and Zion National Park. Xanterra's collection also includes resort destinations throughout the United States, Grand Canyon Railway, Windstar Cruises, and adventure travel companies Vermont Bicycle Tours, Country Walkers and Holiday Vacations. Xanterra's headquarters is based in Greenwood Village, CO just 10 miles south of downtown Denver. For information on our operations, please visit our website, https://www.xanterra.com.

Legendary Hospitality with a Softer Footprint

The first part of our mission statement, legendary hospitality, speaks to our heritage as we’ve been welcoming and hosting guests in legendary place like the Grand Canyon before it became a national park.

The second part, with a softer footprint, speaks to our commitment to sustainability so that we can make sure future generations have the same privilege in enjoying the special places we’re fortunate to be a part of.

People Are Our Most Valuable Resource

Xanterra believes people are our most valuable resource. Our success depends upon highly motivated, committed, and competent people who share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee.

We foster a culture that promotes fairness and diversity, and provides equal opportunities throughout the organization.

Live, Work & Explore in a National Park

At many of our remote national park locations we provide employee housing that is located on-site, walking distance to work. Living at one of our national parks gives you free access to some of the best hiking, climbing, camping, photography, canyoneering, wildlife viewing in the world! While the average visitor only has a few days to spend in our national parks, you have several months. 

Employee housing facilities vary by location but are generally dormitory-style facilities with communal bathrooms. RV sites are also available at select locations. Housing for couples is limited and available only when the company employs both individuals. Pets are not allowed in company housing. Most Xanterra locations have an Employee Dining Room that serves a variety of meal options. Living in a national park is a very unique, remote and adventurous experience! Our employees get to explore these parks in ways few others get to. 

A Naturally Different Work Experience

Working at any one of our brands is not just a job, it's a lifestyle. We get to live where people vacation, so we get to explore these iconic places in ways few others ever will. We have seasonal job opportunities available for 3 months to year round opportunities, so whether you're looking for a long-term career change or a short-term adventure, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

We're big on community because we've learned that when you live and work with like-minded people, you forge friendships that last a lifetime. We work hard as a team to provide legendary hospitality to millions of guests each year. And when we're not working, we go on amazing adventures that we would never otherwise have if spectacular sites weren't just outside our front door. We're also not afraid to disconnect from the buzz of modern technology and society because it allows us to connect with so much more.

This different lifestyle comes naturally to us, that's why we call ourselves 'Naturally Different.' If you're looking for a different type of work experience, Xanterra may be the perfect fit.