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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Ski Utah CEO Nathan Rafferty inducted into Utah Tourism Hall of Fame

Rafferty, who started at Ski Utah as an intern in 1994, has led the group since 2005.

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Source / event date: Original report: 2026-10-17T17:23:17.000Z

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Ski Utah President and CEO Nathan Rafferty was inducted into the Utah Tourism Hall of Fame, TownLift reported. The Utah Office of Tourism and the Utah Tourism Industry Association named him to the 2026 class for his work promoting the state's ski industry and uniting its 15 resorts. [1]

State Sen. Evan Vickers and Shayne Wittwer, CEO of Wittwer Hospitality, were also inducted at a ceremony during the Utah Tourism Conference at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley. [1]

Rafferty joined Ski Utah as an intern in 1994 and became president and CEO in 2005. He leads marketing, strategic planning and government relations and works on regional tourism partnerships and air service development. Natalie Randall, managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism, said the three inductees "have supported local businesses, created opportunities for Utahns and helped more people discover what makes our state special." The hall was established in 1985. [1]

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  1. TownLift: Ski Utah CEO Nathan Rafferty inducted into Utah Tourism Hall of Fame

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