tourism
New Tahoe Chamber CEO brings passion for business and economic development
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 11:25pm
"I'm looking for opportunities to build strategic relationships and leverage resources, and not duplicating what we already have," Craig A. Schmidt said after being on the job for five days at the Tahoe Chamber. "That is what excites me about the South Shore."
Schmidt is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, a job vacant since July 1, 2016 when "B" Gorman left to develop her coaching business.
Douglas County room tax may increase 1% to fund event center at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 11:07pm
Transient Lodging License taxes may soon be increased one percent at properties in the Lake Tahoe portion of Douglas County (Lake Tahoe Township) to fund redevelopment projects including the addition of an event/convention center.
Overwhelming support for the tax increase was evident at the Douglas County Commissioner's meeting Thursday, where the elected officials voted 4-1 to approve the increase which would go into effect May 1, 2017.
China's Olympic freestyle mogul run renamed "Squaw Valley"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 4:40pm
A delegation made up of Lake Tahoe and Reno area ski and tourism vendors and officials was recently in China to spur both an interest in skiing and snowboarding in China, as well as promoting tourism to the Sierra Nevada.
The ”stoke delegation” from Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows visited the resort’s sister mountain in China, Genting Secret Garden. China will be hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
South Lake Tahoe vacation rental workshop shows wide range of opinions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 10:34pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe's second workshop on vacation home rentals (VHRs) drew about 45 people in person Wednesday, while several others participated from home via the internet. As is every discussion about VHRs in the community, passions ran high and differences were apparent.
New Tahoe Chamber CEO announced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 7:09pm
What is Mammoth Lakes' loss will be Lake Tahoe's gain as the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) has selected their new Chief Executive Officer from the mountain resort community to the south.
Craig A. Schmidt, the current Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce in Mammoth Lakes, will take over his new position on the South Shore February 6.
The Chamber's Board selected Schmidt, an accomplished chamber professional with 22 years of experience in business, workforce and tourism development.
Some of $500k in Nevada Commision on Tourism grants headed to South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 11:45pm
Grant funds in the amount of $504,230 were awarded to agencies and groups across rural Nevada to be used to develop, promote and improve tourism to and within the State of Nevada, and some is headed to the South Shore.
The Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority (LTVA) was one of 27 in the Reno-Tahoe Territory to get a portion of $132,295 awarded to the area.
LTVA is getting $6,000 for digital advertising and social media for the AMGEN Women's Cycling Race and a $15,000 grant to promote events through the purchase of
Vail Resorts calls on Congress to approve Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 10:36am
Vail Resorts has called on the United States Congress to approve the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2015. This Act provides $415 million in funding and reauthorizes important Lake Tahoe restoration activities that began in 1997 and refocuses federal, state and local efforts toward reducing wildfire threats, improving water quality and clarity, and combating invasive species. All of these are important to the local economy at one of the most visited lakes in the world.
Weidinger PR wins three Silver Spike awards
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 7:40pm
Lake Tahoe-based Weidinger Public Relations was recognized with three awards for various campaigns at the Public Relations Society of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter Silver Spikes Awards, Nov. 17 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno.
Weidinger PR received awards for each of its three entries: one Silver Spike and two Awards of Excellence.
The firm won the Silver Spike award in the category, Special Events and Observances, 1 or 2 Days, for their planning of the Edgewood Tahoe Lodge groundbreaking.
Community participates in first of three public VHR workshops in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/17/2016 - 1:32am
The City of South Lake Tahoe promised to hire a company to provide a socio-economic study on the impacts of vacation home rentals (VHRs) on the city. Michael Baker Incorporated, a company that has studied the same impacts at Big Bear Lake, Morro Bay, Monterey and Avalon on Catalina Island, was hired to do the job.
Wednesday night, representatives from Michael Baker had stations around a room at the Senior Center to determine what the almost 100 people who were at the meeting thought was important, and not important, of several aspects of both the study and VHRs.
Winners of 2016 Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/12/2016 - 9:21am
Nearly 300 community members attended the Tahoe Chamber's 9th annual Blue Ribbon Awards Thursday night at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe and joined in the celebration of seven awards that honor exceptional South Shore businesses for their excellence in service, entrepreneurship, tourism and experience.
The following are the 2016 Blue Ribbon Awards winners:
Geotourism Award - Sponsored by Bike the West
Winner: Taylor Creek Visitors Center, United Sates Forest Service
Honorable Mention: Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
Tourism Award - Sponsored by Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Tahoe South is a mindset, not a renaming of the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 4:12pmWho or what is Tahoe South? When the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority first started marketing the name, many locals perceived it as an attempt to rename the community, but instead, it is the branding of a concept as well as a location.
A new video about the brand launched at the Tahoe Chamber Blue Ribbon Awards Thursday night.
Tahoe South is an active, quirky, fun, young at heart lifestyle, and the “Tahoe South” logo and campaign includes elements that evoke the connection between the consumer and South Shore to inspire overnight visits.
Blue Ribbon Awards presented on Thursday during ceremony and dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 5:13pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2016 - 5:30pm
From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
SLT City Council candidate Trey Riddle
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 12:46pmAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Trey Riddle, 38 years old, Bartender, 3 years in South Lake Tahoe
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
SLT City Council candidate Tamara Wallace
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 12:33pmAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Tamara Wallace, 46, Retired Businesswoman/Chamber Exec
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
SLT City Council candidate Dan McLaughlin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 12:22pmAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Dan McLaughlin, 66, Sales Manager for Lake Tahoe Television, has lived in Lake Tahoe for 43 years.
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
SLT City Council candidate John Shearer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 11:53amAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
John Shearer, 49 years old, has lived in South Lake Tahoe for over 30 years and own and operate several local businesses.
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
SLT City Council candidate Jason Collin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 11:18amAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Jason Collin, 43, Administrative Director of Post-Acute Services & Owner/Race Director for Epic Tahoe Adventures, 8 years living in Tahoe.
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
SLT City Council candidate JoAnn Conner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 10:43amAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
JoAnn Conner, 67, Small Business Owner, 35 years in SLT.
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
SLT City Council candidate Brooke Laine
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 10:15amAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Brooke Laine, 52, Branch Manager, US Bank, Born and raised in SLT
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
SLT City Council candidate Ted Long
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 10:07amAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Ted Long, 77, attorney and lecturer, 21 years full time skiing here since 1965.
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations
Ad: John Shearer for City Council
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 10:34pm
Who is John Shearer: Business owner, husband and father, captain, long-time local, and hard-worker, President of Marine Research & Education ( A non-profit educating youth about the lake and preserving the basin). Tourism Award-2014 Blue Ribbon Awards.
Focus: Tourism, recreation, infrastructure, and incentivising redevelopment and new development.
Editorial: Use the election to create a community of collaboration and teamwork
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 12:22pm
In order to be a successful community on the South Shore, the state line needs to become a blur and both sides need to work together. There should be no "us" and "them" but a collective "we."
When travelers come to Lake Tahoe they don't see a state line, or a direction on the compass, they see a beautiful recreational paradise that just a few people are able to call home, but millions can call a vacation destination.
Letter: Boys & Girls Club and SLT Lodging Association back Measure P
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 11:28am
Measure P will be a key initiative on the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Nov. 8 ballot as a tourist-only tax to help rebuild the area’s aging Recreation Center.
Without raising taxes on local residents and businesses, Measure P will bring an estimated extra $2 million a year to support the community. The Lodging Association has voted unanimously to support further recreation in South Lake Tahoe. If passed by a two-thirds vote, Measure P will increase transient occupancy tax by 2 percent to 12 percent.
Tahoe Chamber gives position on local ballot measures
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/25/2016 - 2:44pm
The Board of the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) has announced its position on seven local ballot measures in the City of South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County.
Yes on Measure P
Details of two more major Caltrans projects unveiled during public meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 10:41pm
Two hot topics for locals were discussed during a Caltrans informational meeting at the Lake Tahoe Airport on Thursday evening: A roundabout and viaduct replacement.
The 3-legged Roundabout
Citing the safety of the intersection of Highway 50 and 89 in Meyers as the catalyst, project managers, engineers and planners unveiled their plans for a three-legged roundabout at the intersection to the dozens of interested citizens who attended.
Pedestrian and bicycle transportation and safety highlighted at Nevada Summit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 8:46pm
Event Date:
November 9, 2016 (All day)
Pedestrian and bicycle transportation and safety will be among the topics at the 14th annual Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit, scheduled for Nov. 9 and 10 at the MontBleu Resort Casino in Lake Tahoe.
Developed to augment statewide bicycle and pedestrian resources, the summit will provide the latest information on bicycle tourism, facility planning and design, safety, enforcement and education initiatives, as well as Safe Routes to School and complete streets program information and more.
Working together on Lake Tahoe's housing issues
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 4:27pm
Like many communities that are highly-desirable places to vacation and live, Lake Tahoe has affordable housing problems. Two recent studies commissioned by the Tahoe Prosperity Center and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation clearly illustrate the housing challenges our region faces.
Median home prices of more than $500,000 on the North Shore and nearly $400,000 on the South Shore are simply too high for our region’s low wages, putting the cost of home ownership and even rent out of reach for many working people.
Nominations revealed for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 12:42pm
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for their annual Blue Ribbon Awards with 80 nominations from the community. The program recognizes businesses and individuals who excel in working as one in an effort to improve the quality of life on the South Shore.
Choose your favorite South Shore businesses, staff, experiences and entrepreneurs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/13/2016 - 8:31am
There are just a few days left to nominate local businesses and individuals for the Tahoe Chamber's 2016 Blue Ribbon Awards.
They are seeking nominations for those that excel in working as one in an effort to improve the quality of life on the South Shore.
Lack of childcare in South Lake Tahoe an issue for parents and the community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 6:19pm
You hear of the "great recession" causing issues in many areas from jobs and income to housing, but another victim is quality child care in South Lake Tahoe.
Prior to 2009 there were over 45 licensed day care providers on the South Shore, a majority of them licensed for 12 children and open evenings and weekends. Now, there are just 20, 12 of which are licensed for 12, the other eight are small licenses, for six children or less.
Major Caltrans project begins in South Lake Tahoe next Spring
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 4:05pm
Event Date:
October 20, 2016 - 5:30pm
The utility relocation work on Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe the past two years has made way for a major, three-year long Caltrans project that will get underway next Spring.
The project, which is currently out for bid, will be starting in 2017 and will have crews working along U.S. Highway 50 from the "Y" intersection with State Highway 89 to the Trout Creek Bridge once again.
Sherry L. Rupert to speak on the Stewart Indian School at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 1:05pm
Event Date:
September 24, 2016 - 10:00am Sherry L. Rupert will speak on preserving the Stewart Indian School, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, September 24, at 10:00 am.
For ninety years, Stewart Indian School fulfilled a federal commitment to pursue Native American education in Nevada. Located three miles southeast of Carson City, the school grounds encompassed 240 acres.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
President Obama urges all to protect the national treasure, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 9:24pm
"I've never been here," President Obama told the crowd at the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Wednesday. "Its not that I didn't want to come, but nobody invited me."
The President said he'd be sure to be back. "I'll be coming here more often through my transportation won't be as nice," the President said to a crowd appreciative of his humor.
"I'll be back not because its beautiful, not just because Godfather II happens to be my favorite movie, but because this place is spectacular because its one of the highest, deepest, purest lakes in the world," said the President.
20th Anniversary Summit - but what about the Economy and Community?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 1:56pm
The focus of the 20th Anniversary of the Tahoe Summit is on the environment. And there is much to celebrate as lake clarity has improved; collaboration among agencies is strong and numerous restoration projects have been completed. But 20-20 hindsight also means that if only we had thought more about the impacts that focusing solely on the environment would have on our economy and community, we could have accomplished much more. Now, twenty years later, we find ourselves trying to play “catch up” on these other two areas.
Valhalla wraps up summer season with Celtic and Gospel music
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 4:46pm
Event Date:
August 24, 2016 - 7:30pm
Valhalla wraps up their annual summer festival with two concerts in the Boathouse Theater on August 24 and 31. The Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival is Lake Tahoe’s premier summer long festival of world class live music, theatre, visual and cultural arts, bring a wide range of activities to the historic estate.
Wednesday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m.
President Obama headed to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 12:25pm
The annual Lake Tahoe Summit has welcomed Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Governors, Senators and other dignitaries from the world of environmental protection, and 2016 will be no different.
Today, the White House announced that President Barack Obama will head to South Lake Tahoe on Aug. 31 to speak about his commitment to protecting the environment and addressing climate change at the summit which will be held at Harvey's Outdoor Arena this year.
Nevada raffling off iconic welcome signs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 8:08pm
The 25-year-old iconic "Welcome to Nevada" signs from highways around the state are going to be raffled off to some lucky residents.
The Nevada Department of Transportation is replacing the old, obsolete signs, depicting a lone miner that once greeted travelers to the state. They held a recent contest for Nevada high school students for the design of a new series of signs.
Wrap-up stats from American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 8:07pm
The celebrities are gone, the tarmac at the airport is empty of luxury jets, the golf course is open to the public and the crowds have lessened. American Century Golf Championship 2016 is in the books so it's time to look into some stats from one of the biggest tourism weeks of the year for South Lake Tahoe.
The Repeat Champ: Mark Mulder won his second consecutive ACC title becoming the third back-to-back champion in the tournament’s 27-year history, joining 8-time champion Rick Rhoden who accomplished the feat in 2008- 2009, and five-time winner Dan Quinn.
4th Annual Tahoe South Restaurant Week Sept. 16-23
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/10/2016 - 6:32pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2016 (All day)
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority will continue supporting Tahoe South Restaurant Week in an effort to connect visitors and locals with the South Shore culinary scene, Sept. 16-23, 2016. In partnership with Tahoe Chamber and the newly formed Restaurant Industry Group, Restaurant Week will align efforts with Sample the Sierra, the popular farm-to-fork festival.
Apollo Global to buy Diamond Resorts for $2.2 billion
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 5:26pmLas Vegas based Diamond Resorts International Inc said it agreed to be bought by private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC for about $2.2 billion.
Apollo Global's offer of $30.25 per share in cash represents a premium of about 26 percent to Diamond Resorts' closing stock price on Tuesday. Shares of Diamond rose to $30.00 in morning trading, just shy of the offer price.
The deal follows a series of mergers in the hospitality industry this year.
Summer exhibit highlights iconic Tahoe photographer
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/11/2016 - 11:39pm
A summer-long exhibit opened on the North Shore Friday, one that contains photos of the man behind many iconic Lake Tahoe photos, Harold Parker.
Opinion: Invasive clams should not be forgotten
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 12:06pm
Imagine walking into your house to find an infestation of termites. Not only are the termites annoying, but they’re hard to get rid of and are slowly but surely destroying your home. Similarly, Asian clams and their expanding population are ruining a place that is home to many. Asian clams were not reacted to fast enough, resulting in some serious issues for Lake Tahoe, and old plans to eradicate them have not proven fully effective, so, new plans must be thought of and considered seriously to save the clarity of the lake and the economy of Tahoe.
Opinion: Industrialization in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 11:52am
There’s talk of expansion in South Lake Tahoe, but this town must be mindful of its beloved nature. However, it has the capability of evolving into a prosperous city through tactful ways of expanding and changing. The awareness of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, the city's plans for airport reconstruction, and the growing tourism industry in California show that expansion for South Lake Tahoe is beneficial, or at least manageable, for everyone.
Location
South Tahoe High School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, 96150, CA
United States
38° 54' 35.8704" N, 120° 0' 55.0836" W
See map: Google Maps
Opinion: The Next Step To Making Tahoe Great - Loop Road
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 11:44am
Our home of beautiful South Lake Tahoe is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world. With around 4.3 million visitors in 2011, as well as certain main events and holidays where our city's population doubles and even triples. With this nonstop tourism occurring throughout South Lake Tahoe, it only makes sense to have a “downtown” area, which is what the loop road will provide. Despite the concerns of how the loop road will hurt our community, there are a lot of long term social and environmental benefits involved in this project.
Location
South Tahoe High School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
CA 96150
United States
38° 54' 35.8704" N, 120° 0' 55.0836" W
See map: Google Maps
Woman rescued from cliffs above Emerald Bay
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 1:27pm
An Incline Village woman was rescued from the cliffs above Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay on Thursday after she slipped while climbing down the mountain.
Jane Rylander had been climbing in the steep cliff bands from Vikingsholm parking lot down towards the main castle. She slipped and slid down the embankment becoming stuck on the cliff band. She was not injured but could not climb up or down and was in the need of rescue.
South Lake Tahoe needs to be interesting and ready to give a total experience
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 11:55am
There was once a time when having a beautiful lake, spectacular scenery and non-stop action and gambling was enough for the tourist to visit South Lake Tahoe and the South Shore.
This is no longer the case and the community needs to become future ready.
Carl Ribaudo, owner of Strategic Marketing Group, spoke at the Future Ready Tourism Forum at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on April 26, 2016.
While change is always tough Ribaudo said, South Lake Tahoe needs to be prepared as the tourist shifts from making a transaction when coming to Tahoe to wanting an experience.
City Council to look at tax increases to pay for roads, facilities, fleet and recreation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 6:04pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will have item on their agenda May 3 that will not only affect local residents, but tourists as well. They are contemplating some tax initiatives that could appear on the November ballot, initiatives needed to pay for much needed city improvements including roads, facilities, replacing an aging fleet, a remodel of the recreation and swim complex and more.
Future-Ready South Shore forum and luncheon
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 10:50pm
Name: Future-Ready South Shore Forum & Luncheon
Date: April 26, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
Search and Rescue teams help two groups of stranded hikers at waterfalls
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 10:48am
With the warmer weather and melting snow, more hikers are headed to the back country, and with that migration the El Dorado County Search and Rescue teams are getting busy.
"Stay and Play Another Day" campaign for South Lake Tahoe tourism
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 2:56pmRecreational opportunities in South Lake Tahoe is the focus of a nationwide advertising campaign in hopes of bringing more visitors to the area, and to encourage them to stay an extra day.
"Stay and Play Another Day" is the focus of the commercial that was just released on the cable sports channels of Altitude Sports and Entertainment, American Sports Network and several individual television stations in select markets.
