tourism
Tahoe Tourism Surviving Without Snow (VIDEO)
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 8:51pmThe ski resort industry drives much of the Lake Tahoe economy during the winter. Despite the lack of snow, tourism hasn't slowed down yet. Go here for the story and video from KOLO Reno News Channel 8.
Lake Tahoe music scene changes with the season
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 4:10pmIf there were any doubt Lake Tahoe tourism through the generations is as much about the synergy between its beauty and recreation as its leisure activities and nightlife, consider this: even the bands...
Lake Tahoe music scene changes with the season
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 5:09amIf there were any doubt Lake Tahoe tourism through the generations is as much about the synergy between its beauty and recreation as its leisure activities and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lake-tahoe-...
Nevada Job Creation Efforts Move Forward With New Economic Development Office
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 7:15pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Efforts by Gov. Brian Sandoval and state lawmakers to encourage new business creation, relocation and expansion in Nevada took a major step forward today when the Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee approved nearly $3.5 million to fund a new economic development office.
Tourism officials rebranding South Shore into Tahoe South
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 10:54amSTATELINE – Tahoe South. It's a place. It's an attitude. It's a feeling. It's a people. It is the South Shore. “We know who we are. Now everyone else will too. ...www.laketahoenews.net...
Tourism officials rebranding South Shore into Tahoe South
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:25pmSTATELINE – Tahoe South. It's a place. It's an attitude. It's a feeling. It's a people. It is the South Shore. “We know who we are. Now everyone else will too.” That was the tagline in...
Nevada tourism officials map future; including 2022 Tahoe Olympics ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 11:15pmBy Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun. Tourism is a complex machine and its numerous cogs — federal policymakers, state government leaders, convention and visitors bureaus, industry strategists and the...
Nevada tourism officials map future; including 2022 Tahoe Olympics ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:45pmThe state will team with California in 2013 to convince the U.S. Olympic Committee that the Lake Tahoe area would be the best place to host the games. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nevada-tourism-offic...
Top NV marketer: Tourism, business need to agree
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 10:39amLAS VEGAS - A top Las Vegas marketer who produced the city's famed "What happens here, stays here" campaign told state and tourism industry leaders Wednesday that casinos need to work better with o...
LTVA receives $10000 from Nevada tourism officials
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:37amA $10000 grant to help the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority develop its sports tourism initiative was among nearly a half-million dollars in rural tourism grants ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ltva-receive...
Nevada and California agree to make 2022 Winter Olympic bid
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:56amNevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki says Nevada has agreed with officials in California to make a run at hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics at Lake Tahoe. Krolicki made the announcement today to Nevada tourism leaders in Las Vegas. Go here for the story.
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority among Nevada grant recipients
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 7:12pmA $10,000 grant to help the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority develop its sports tourism initiative was among nearly a half-million dollars in rural tourism grants announced Tuesday. The Nevada Commission on Tourism doled out a total of $492,711 to 72 applicants, including the LTVA. Go here for the Reno Gazette-Journal story.
Nevada Tourism Commission welcomes skiers with new winter ad campaign
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 4:00pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - As Nevada enters what appears to be another record-breaking ski season in the Sierra Nevada, the Nevada Commission on Tourism is launching an ad campaign geared at winter enthus...
Nevada Tourism Commission welcomes skiers with new winter campaign
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 7:52pmAs the Silver State enters what appears to be another record-breaking ski season at Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, the Nevada Commission on Tourism has launched an ad campaign geared at winter enthusiasts in several key markets, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced Wednesday.
Nevada Governor Orders Transmission Line Construction Assessment For Renewable Energy
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:41pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval issued an executive order on Monday directing a state agency and task force to assess the regional market for Nevada’s renewable energy resources.
Battle over Lake Tahoe Golf Course proposal continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 1:51amBy Jeff Munson
The fight is pure Tahoe: A project proposed to improve the environment versus a group of people who don't want things to change.
Mud has been thrown, sides are dug in, and lawsuits are likely looming with the proposed reconfiguration of the Lake Tahoe Golf Course as it backs up to Washoe Meadows State Park and Recreation Area.
Heavenly OPENING Weekend Events
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:12pmOpening Day is just days away at Heavenly Lake Tahoe and the anticipation is the palpable here at the mountain. All teams and crews are gearing up for your arrival!
Economic Diversification Report Provides Roadmap For Nevada Job Creation
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:22pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A report outlining how Nevada can grow and diversify its economy says much more could be done now in the areas of health and medical services, and that clean energy and aerospace/defense are emerging sectors that could bring skilled jobs to the state.
Ski and board industry brainstorm 'Snowcial' returns to Heavenly at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 12:32pmConnecting the connected snowsports enthusiasts since 2008, "Snowcial" returns to South Shore Lake Tahoe January 18-21, 2012.
Genoa hopes improvements will boost its tourism sector
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 9:12amRENO, Nev. - Nevada's oldest settlement is set to get a facelift next summer.Douglas County community leaders are working through a plan to make Genoa's downtown more pedestrian friendly with impro...
Nevada tourism director to promote state through Facebook, Twitter
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 6:04pmClaudia Vecchio has four weeks to cram for a big test. The newly appointed director of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs — the revamped Nevada Tourism Commission — will deliver opening remarks for the two-day Governor’s Conference on Tourism beginning Nov. 29. With a shrinking budget that not only is dwarfed by other state departments but by state tourism boards across the West, Vecchio has her eyes on the low-cost 21st century version of over-the-fence chitchat with friends and neighbors — social networks such as Twitter and Facebook.
Go here for the Las Vegas Sun story by Richard N. Velotta.
Nominations are in for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 4:55amBy TahoeChamber.org
TahoeChamber.org would like to thank all those who took the time to nominate a business or individual for the 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. Over the four years that the awards program has been in existence, community participation and support has increased annually by leaps and bounds. This year brought in a record amount of nominations, which resulted in over 100 businesses and individuals being nominated for the eight different award catagories.
Blue Ribbon Award nominees selected
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 6:02amLake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce this week announced the contenders ... Tourism Award (sponsored by Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority): Getaway ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../blue-ribbon-award-nom...
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge plans unveiled (WITH SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Li Terrell on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 6:19pmReinvention: We're all in this together.
This is the vision of the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge at Stateline.
The plan by Edgewood Companies is to create a unique world-class destination that delivers significant economic, environmental and community benefits to South Shore Lake Tahoe.
“That is one of the things that investment can bring to the community, said Patrick Rhamey, vice president of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “We have continued to re-invest our property over the years and hope to be a pathway for others to follow.”
Reality TV show gives tiny Tonopah new tourism ad
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 3:21pmLAS VEGAS (AP) - A small Nevada mining town has a new pitch for tourists driving the lonely road between Las Vegas and Reno: Visit us, we're different.The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports (http://b...
Second Annual SMG Tourism, Technology + Marketing Workshop
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 6:23pmStrategic Marketing Group will hold a full-day workshop intended to help marketers navigate through the assortment of technologies facing consumers today, and provide them with the online tools needed to positively impact their bottom line. The event is held at Embassy Suites on Wednesday, Oct. 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration includes lunch, snacks and all materials. Registration and information is available at www.smgtourismtechnologymarketing.com or by calling 530.541.2462 x 102.
For information go to SMG here.
Ohio woman named director of tourism in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 4:50amIn a telephone interview, Vecchio said she was intrigued by the position because of all the state has to offer, from Las Vegas to Virginia City to Lake Tahoe and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ohio-woma...
Sandoval Appoints New Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 3:39pmNEWS RELEASE — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Claudia Vecchio as the first director of the new Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is comprised of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, Division of Museums and History, Nevada Arts Council, and the Nevada Indian Commission.
Iron Girl Triathlon brings economic boost to Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:30pmThe Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon at Tahoe South, Sept. 18, attracted an estimated 1,000 participants, visitors, families and fans from California, Nevada, and 14 other states, local tourism officials report.
Tourism focus groups know little about Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 2:56pmAnother mapmaker locatedVegasBeautiful Tahoe Winnemucca Wendover and Area 51 in approximately the right locations labeling the rest of the state asnothing ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tourism-focus-gr...
Open Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offers explanation to proposed budget cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 5:23amHere's an open letter from Tony O'Rourke, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, sent to the local press. South Tahoe leaders will meet Sept. 27 to vote on proposed cuts to the budget, which could mean eliminating several more city jobs.
Focus groups reveal Nevada tourism branding challenges
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 5:01amNevada tourism leaders trying to figure out the best way to brand the Silver State to attract visitors may have a bigger challenge on their hands than they thought. Six focus groups in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, demonstrated little knowledge of the Silver State and its tourism attractions including Lake Tahoe, reports the Las Vegas Sun. Go here for the story.
3 finalists named to lead Nevada tourism agency
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 6:01pmBefore going to the NCOT, Friedman worked on the South Shore for Lake Tahoe Cruises and Lakeland Village. Pending their availability, they will be interviewed by Gov. Brian Sandoval via telephone or v...
Lake Tahoe, Reno to host Chinese Cosmos pageant
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 5:10pmNevada will host 18 contestants from all over the world who are competing in the Miss Chinese Cosmos Semi-Finals, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, announced today in a press release.
The event will take place in Reno and Lake Tahoe from Sept. 23-30, 2011. The contest moves around the world each year, last year taking place in Sydney, Australia. This is the first time the pageant has been held in the United States.
Workshop to focus on tourism, technology and marketing
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The second annual SMG Tourism, Technology + Marketing Workshop will provide hands on sessions on developing a social media strategy, online video, mobile marketing and mo...
Long-time League to Save Lake Tahoe director resigns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 3:25pmLeague to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason has resigned today, effective October 2011, after nearly 20 years of working to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.
League Program Director Carl Young will serve as interim executive director, with Nason serving as a senior advisor, until a new executive director has been selected.
Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 2:21amLake Tahoe — Big Blue, as it is referred to by many — is North America’s Largest Alpine Lake and the Jewel of the High Sierra ... and the Reno Tahoe Territory of the Nevada Commission on Tourism and Bike the West will host the 9th Annual Tour de Tahoe — Bike Big Blue bicycle ride on Sunday, Sept. 11. This 72-mile shoreline ride has been booked as of Sept. 2 online registration has been closed. Call 800-565-2704 and go here for more information. After Sept.
Tahoe Expo - A Benefit for the Lake with Geotourism Activities
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 1:10amOn September 10th, embrace Lake Tahoe with activities that connect you to the area’s magic while helping launch a new environmentally friendly economy for the Tahoe area. Tahoe Expo is a daylong event hosted around the lake and at Sand Harbor on the lake’s east side will showcase geotourism; a trend in travel that that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.
Tourism recovery sparks flurry of new businesses
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 1:28pmRENO, Nev. - Nevada tourism executive Larry Friedman can't remember a time during his two decades in the business that two tourist attractions have opened in rural Nevada within a few days of one a...
Tahoe bike path projects secure $4.5 million in grants
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 11:39amFunding of $4.5 million for two bikeway projects at Lake Tahoe, Nevada has been secured by the Tahoe Transportation District through the Nevada Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to a news release. Development of a 3.2 mile segment between Stateline and Round Hill at South Shore — part of an eventual 43 mile route along U.S.