The Anschutz Corporation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Holding company |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Founder | Fred Anschutz |
| Headquarters | Denver , United States |
Key people | Philip Anschutz (leader since 1962) |
| Products | Oil and gas exploration, entertainment, hospitality, sports franchises, event promotion, media publishing |
The Anschutz Corporation is a privately held American holding company based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1958 by oil prospector Fred Anschutz, the enterprise originally concentrated on developing oil wells. In 1962, leadership passed to Fred's son, Philip Anschutz, who expanded the company's interests into the entertainment and hospitality industries.
Anschutz Exploration Corporation, a subsidiary, remains active in oil and gas exploration, with operations primarily located in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)
The corporation's entertainment ventures are predominantly managed through Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), a prominent global proprietor of sports franchises, live event venues, and event promotion companies. AEG includes divisions such as AEG Presents, AEG Sports, AXS.com, and the Anschutz Film Group. Among its notable activities, AEG Presents organizes major music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach.
AEG Sports
AEG Sports holds ownership of sports teams including the LA Galaxy soccer club and the Los Angeles Kings ice hockey franchise, along with various other international sports entities. The Anschutz Film Group oversees Bristol Bay Productions and Walden Media. Additionally, The Anschutz Corporation possesses Ken Ehrlich Productions and Clarity Media Group, publisher of The Gazette newspaper as well as the conservative news outlet Washington Examiner.
Xanterra Travel Collection
Hospitality assets under Anschutz are chiefly operated by its subsidiary Xanterra Travel Collection, which manages resorts situated in key national parks such as Death Valley (Oasis at Death Valley), Yellowstone (Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel), and the Grand Canyon (Bright Angel Lodge, El Tovar Hotel, Maswik Lodge, Phantom Ranch). Xanterra also administers the Grand Canyon Railway, Kingsmill Resort, and Windstar Cruises.
The Broadmoor-Sea Island Company
The corporation controls The Broadmoor-Sea Island Company, responsible for overseeing upscale properties including The Broadmoor hotel, the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and the resort at Sea Island.