The hotel scene downtown is thriving. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani discuss whether that's a sign locals should turn it over to tourists and hang out elsewhere. Plus, one-star reviews of Utah's national parks and picks for your weekend.

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Downtown SLC Marriott gets multimillion-dollar remodel as hotel sector thrives. Take a look inside. [Salt Lake Tribune]

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