NEWS RELEASE

For more information, contact:

Kerry Hassen
Delaware North Companies
(716) 858-5016
khassen@dncinc.com

BUFFALO, N.Y. (November 6, 2008) – Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts at Yellowstone National Park recently received a 2008 EcoStar Award for its successful and efficient waste reduction efforts at the historic park. EcoStar Awards are given to companies and organizations leading the way in pollution prevention.

Delaware North expects to recycle more than 175,000 lbs. of cardboard and 2,000 lbs of paper at Yellowstone this year. The company will also recycle more than 28,000 lbs. of glass and 17,000 lbs. of plastic in 2008.

“Our company is thrilled and honored to receive this EcoStar Award,” said Derek Zwickey, Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts regional general manager. “Environmental management and stewardship strike to the core of our business and we’re always proud to be recognized for our efforts.”

The award is an extension of the success of Delaware North’s GreenPath®, the company’s award-winning and innovative resource-management system. Delaware North associates at Yellowstone and all company operations are trained in the values and practices of GreenPath. The program also keeps company associates constantly looking for ways to improve environmental initiatives.

Delaware North representatives will be on hand at the Montana EcoStar Award ceremony Monday, Nov. 17 from 11: 30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Capitol Rotunda in Helena, Montana. Governor Brian Schweitzer will speak to recipients at noon, before awards are handed out.

The EcoStar Awards were developed in 2000 and recognize the companies, organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions and commitments to our environment. This year, over two dozen businesses and organizations focused on pollution prevention and championing the sustainability movement will be honored.

Delaware North operates concessions at 12 general stores throughout Yellowstone National Park.

About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations. The company’s portfolio includes historic properties in North America, such as the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks; Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds; Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa; Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; Plaza del Pasado in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake; The Balsams Grand Resort; and The Gideon Putnam Resort. To learn more about Delaware North Companies’ expertise in the hospitality industry, visit http://www.experiencednc.com/.

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world's leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Banknorth Garden. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually, and 40,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit http://www.delawarenorth.com/.

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