For much of Nevada’s history, the state has been a tourist destination. From the time Virginia City was an internationally known hot spot to the modern global sensation that is Las Vegas, visitors have flocked to the Silver State to take in its entertainment. Now, as the COVID-19 pandemic relinquishes its squeeze on tourism across the globe, Nevada’s prime economic driver is … [Read more...] about Entertainment Venues
Charles Harris
Conventions in NevadaHeaded Back Up
COVID impacted nearly every market in Nevada, but few were hit as hard as the convention market. As medical experts and politicians preached the necessity of social distancing, the world entered a season “at home” where work and school were done remotely, and conventions became virtual at best or were cancelled entirely. The effect of cancelled conventions in Nevada impacted … [Read more...] about Conventions in Nevada
Nevada RootsThe Making of Nevada
“Even though we’re a young state, we’ve got a very rich history,” said Eugene Hattori, curator of anthropology with the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. “We have evidence of archeological trade that goes back 8,000 years.” Nevada’s roots in business and industry began with the Native American tribes that resided in the region initially. The Northern and Southern Paiutes, … [Read more...] about Nevada Roots
Meet You in NevadaReopening to Visitors Far and Wide
For the first time since the pandemic quarantine, Nevada’s visitor volume was more than 4 million in June, said Brenda Scolari, director, Nevada Tourism & Cultural Affairs, TravelNevada. “Even though that’s 16 percent below comparable in the same month in 2019, we have had visitation growth steadily improving month to month.” Visitor numbers reflect tourism trends … [Read more...] about Meet You in Nevada
Event Planning and COVIDTransforming Events Today for Tomorrow’s Market
Some of the top trade shows and conventions in the country happen in Nevada. With an economy that relies on and excels at hospitality and tourism, it’s a good mix. In 2019 there were an estimated 43 million visitors to southern Nevada, with 6.6 million there to attend a meeting or convention. The economic impact of the industry was $11.4 billion. “As much as people think of … [Read more...] about Event Planning and COVID