[3][1] YP&CC's contributions, including the development of winter sports, cultural events, recreational facilities, and the luxury Ahwahnee Hotel, helped establish Yosemite as a premier tourist destination and influenced tourism infrastructure across national parks.

[4] The merger, involving properties valued at $2.5 million, was approved by Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work and Mather, and was considered timely due to the anticipated increase in tourism from a new all-year road that was being built to Yosemite.

[2] YP&CC also played a pivotal role in the development of the Ahwahnee Hotel, which was conceived in the 1920s to provide luxury accommodations in the park.

[1][5] The Ahwahnee Hotel became a symbol of Yosemite's dedication to attracting upscale visitors, further solidifying the park's status as a premier destination for high-end tourism.

[10] In 1993, the National Park Service awarded a 15-year concession contract to Delaware North, effectively ending YP&CC's decades-long operation under the Curry family.