Monument Valley Navajo Hotel Owners Open New Area
Monument Valley tours are not only an important source of experience based touring of the southwestern United States, but additionally a source of income to the indigenous people of the area. In the case of Monument Valley, the Navajo Indians have inhabited the area for thousands of years. It is important for Navajo businesses to benefit from tourist spending in order to continue to remain culturally intact, so when a Navajo owned business expands in the area and creates new opportunities for employment for the local population, it is important to bring awareness to the projects. One of these projects is the expansion of “The View Hotel” to include a new type of camping experience.
The view of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, which is situated on the northern outskirts of the Navajo Nation in Monument Valley, is unmatched anywhere else in the world. There is a single hotel within Monument Valley called “The View Hotel” which opened for business several years ago, catering to guests who wanted to be able to relax with the spectacular view of the rock formations of Monument Valley in the distance. After considering feedback from guests over the last successful years, the owners of The View Hotel Armanda decided to offer a different experience for those who wanted to experience the same view while feeling a little closer to Mother Nature, and built a campground and cabin area called “The Cabins At The View.” This new concept is located north of the hotel, and features 29 cabins perfect for a more “camping” type of experience.
In addition to the cabins are 30 RV spots and wilderness campsites which are more appropriate to those who want to experience a more authentic Navajo historical feeling, embodying the perfect mix of rustic living, Navajo nostalgia and modern convenience. No expense was spared on the creation of the cabins, which are even designed to have the aged patina that would have come from hundreds of years in the Monument Valley sun.
A ground level ambiance and a “close to the earth” experience were at the center of the design, reflecting the Navajo belief that medicine, spirituality and health are influenced by the actual touching of the earth. The staffing of this newly expanded retreat has created 20 new jobs for the peak season, and plans for additional staff are being considered due to expectations that the operations will increase as the knowledge of the experience spreads. The owners admitted that many visitors were unaware of the RV park until they arrived onsite, which is expected to change as advertising and marketing efforts increase.
“We are working behind the scenes to help visitors enjoy the magnificent beauty and wonder of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. However, we know the true beauty of this valley are the Navajo people who are the cultural treasures and an integral part of this world-renowned attraction,” a spokesperson was quoted as stating.
“The new addition has helped create new jobs for the local Navajo people and provide a new avenue for visitors to experience the unique solitude that can only be found here at Monument Valley. The View Campground has also helped increase visitation to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and increased revenues that will help maintain and improve the park,” Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department manager Martin L. Begaye said.
For more information about The View Campground or The View Hotel, visit MonumentValleyView.com.