The Mormon-dominated culture can be a bit peculiar for visitors and especially difficult for business travelers looking to entertain or those in the food, beverage and entertainment industries. Recently passed laws in 2009 have modernized the state’s strict liquor laws, which required any business selling liquor to position themselves as a members-only club, for which patrons needed to fill out an application and pay a small fee that covered you and your party for about a week or so. Now that the new laws are in effect, the culture is a bit looser: However, there are still some other oddities such as the fact that bartenders must mix cocktails out of sight of patrons.
Salt Lake City has an elevation of 4,330 feet above sea level Altitude sickness can rear its ugly head so be prepared to fight off some symptoms of nausea, shortness of breath and headaches. Fight them off by drinking lots of water, watch your alcohol intake and stay away from salty foods.