Alex Campbell
AN INSIDER’S INSIGHTS
A creative thinker with a “get-it-done attitude” is how Lucien Alex Campbell describes himself. Bringing this attitude and a knack for building strong relationships, Campbell co-founded RTT Concierge. RTT Concierge caters to the whims of individuals - the non-famous, the wealthy, the celebrities, and the local community - who wish to create a unique and memorable resort vacation or just need a helping hand. Campbell and his team provide visitors and locals experiences to remember - from VIP access to pulsing nightclubs during the Sundance Film Festival to grocery shopping for the entire family. Dubbed the "unofficial mayor of Park City," Campbell takes pride in the relationships he has built over the years and fuses that with his knowledge of the area to offer an unforgettable vacation service or a tailored service and create a truly unique and lasting impression for his clients. With his vast insight and knowledge of which restaurants have the freshest oysters to which bars and clubs on Main Street have the coldest beer on tap or the best wine selection, he makes sure that his guests get the best of what Park City/Summit County has to offer.
Originally from Jamaica, Campbell was a semi-professional basketball player for the Jamaican national team, but in 2008 he decided to trade the tropics for the mountains. He came to visit during Sundance and was smitten by the picturesque winter scenery. The following year he got a job as a chef at Fireside Dining in the Empire Canyon Lodge in Deer Valley. He then transferred over to the Stein Ericksen Lodge where he was Bartender and Expeditor. Making lasting relationships while working there is what lead him to start his own concierge company. “This guy knows everybody — everybody,” says a long-time client.
Favorite Performance Adventures From the Popular Concierge:
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My favorites-
Stein Eriksen Lodge for brunch
My hidden stash would be at the Stein Eriksen Residences – the 7880 Club (dinner and a get-away wine evening)
St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Deer Valley - for après & sunset cocktails
Casual evening cocktails would be the Boneyard Saloon & Wine Dive
My dive- No Name Saloon
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Depends on the time of arrival. If it’s late morning/lunch to start, then Stein Eriksen Lodge for a bite then set up home service for IVs with Hydration Concierge to get hydrated for the weekend. 5:30pm for sunset cocktails (Hibiscus Margaritas) & Champagne Sabering at The St Regis Deer Valley along with a truffle pizza and oysters. Late night with drinks at No Name Saloon with one of our favorite bartenders - Max or Jessi.
Day 2 Breakfast smoothie at the Booster Juice to start the day off. Lunch at Five5eeds followed by a small walk/hike along 224/Farm Trail to the McPolin Farm (White Barn) or Mcleod Creek. Late afternoon wine tasting with The Onyx Wine Lounge Sommelier, then dinner with one of The Onyx Chefs (Chef Heber or Chef Ortega). Late night live music at The Spur Bar & Grill (back bar) for late night recovery from food coma.
Day 3 Breakfast/lunch to go from the Back Door Deli, then head for a fly fishing excursion on the Provo River. Afterward, over to the crater for a soak at the Homestead Resort, a hidden gem of Utah. Then head home to clean up and relax before dinner and whiskey tasting at High West Saloon & Distillery in Park City. Late night for music at The Cabin (DJ on one floor, live music on another).
Day 4 Coffee and acai bowl at Harvest or Atticus Coffee, Books & Teahouse. Brunch at Flanagan's on Main St., followed by a shopping walk along Main St. and Park Silly Sunday Market. 3pm massage with Home Service Ashley Hanna or Remede Spa at The St Regis Deer Valley, then dinner and wine pairing at Firewood or Handle.
Day 5 Departure coffee, smoothie or acai bowl at Park City Coffee Roasters.
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I choose Park City for the mountains, the snow, Sundance Film Festival, the peacefulness of being in a small town right outside a major city, the warm welcome I got when I arrived in town, and how easy it is to interact with the community. Not to mention the easy access to the Salt Lake City airport and the ability to fly anywhere in the world.
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I would love to stay at Stein Eriksen Residences for a staycation then I would eat at Bartolo’s in Kimball Junction for a nice Italian meal or Prime Steak House and Piano Bar if I want a more upscale evening.
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I would start with cocktails at The St. Regis Deer Valley for the sabering at 6:30/sunset, then a glass of champagne and oysters at Handle. Dinner would be at Prime Steak House and Piano Bar or Shabu, then drinks in the loft at a No Name Saloon. If we can continue, we would go for some live music at The Spur Bar & Grill or a DJ set at The Cabin.
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I chose to set up shop in Park City because it gave me an adventure of moving to a new home and moving from a major city, a reflection of where I was born back in Jamaica. The high mountains and river were one reason, but also the beauty of the winter season. Being in Park City was like looking at a picture from a magazine - a perfect winter wonderland! My first visit to Park City was for the Sundance Film Festival. The following winter, I got a job at Empire Lodge in Deer Valley as a chef. I wanted to explore a bit more about why ice was falling from the ski. I moved over to the Stein Eriksen Lodge as a bartender/barback/expeditor. My boss and supervisor saw my knack for people skills and introduced me to a higher level of service. From there, I found myself as an offsite concierge and then started as an independent concierge contractor to vacationers.
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There are so many reasons that the art and culture scene is important for our community. For example, the Arts Council has provided and created an interactive platform for young talent to be creative and showcase themselves, such as myself and many others. This exposure to artistic creativity helps us gain exposure and helps build a loyal client base within our community, which leads to global exposure. The platform also helps build mentorship programs for the young and older generations in our community. If someone wanted to add a service to expand tourism, they could refer to the platform and potentially reach out to create partnerships with other creative small businesses within the community. This platform also enlightens our community on what talents live here, which we sometimes don't know.