phydeux wrote:Look at the last sentence in that LA Times story; that says it all. Probably needs a little more detail (which the LA Times didn't bother to research like they would have in past decades) but the name was on the hotel before Delaware North took it over, so it had to be part of the concessionaire deal when they picked it up in 1993, and it would be transferred to the new entity. I wouldn't be against changing the name of Curry Village unless there's some historic significance to it; is the 'Curry' name even significant in Yosemite's history?

Camp Curry was founded in 1899 by David and Jennie Curry, two schoolteachers from Indiana. The pair dreamed of visiting Yosemite, but found that they could not afford the coach fare into the park and still pay the going rate for park lodging at $4 per night.

This led to the establishment of Camp Curry - offering affordable room and board within Yosemite; a legacy that continues to this day. The camp was originally comprised of a dozen tents with a common dining center. Its popularity allowed it to quickly grow to hundreds of tents within a few short years.

Entertainment played a key role in Curry's success, with nightly performances and the famous Firefall. By 1922, Camp Curry also featured a dance pavilion, pool hall, soda fountain, nightly movies and a gas station and service garage. A few years later, a swimming pool and ice skating rink were added to the onsite facilities. The dance hall was renovated into what is now the Stoneman House lodge with 18 motel units.

Marmaduke wrote:It's quite simply ALL about money and this Delaware North knows that these name can bring them a lot of revenue. However this may back fire on them somewhat. There will be a large amount of people that love the outdoors and those with common sense that will not spend their money at any of the Delaware North's properties. I think this will gain national recognition, not just in California and among hikers and hurt these people. Pretty scummy whoever made this decision.

Bubba Suess wrote:

Marmaduke wrote:It's quite simply ALL about money and this Delaware North knows that these name can bring them a lot of revenue. However this may back fire on them somewhat. There will be a large amount of people that love the outdoors and those with common sense that will not spend their money at any of the Delaware North's properties. I think this will gain national recognition, not just in California and among hikers and hurt these people. Pretty scummy whoever made this decision.

Not only that, but after a stunt like this, who is going to do business with them? Certainly not the NPS, and I doubt anyone else will want to either.