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Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority

Visit Reno Tahoe Welcomes Two Sales Leaders Back to the Organization

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Amanda Flangas named Executive Director of Sales; Charles Mullins joins as Regional Director of Convention Sales RENO, Nev. – The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), also known as Visit Reno Tahoe, has welcomed Amanda Flangas and Charles Mullins back to the organization in leadership roles supporting convention and group sales. Flangas has been named … [Read more...] about Visit Reno Tahoe Welcomes Two Sales Leaders Back to the Organization

RSCVA Board Appoints New Leadership

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Cortney Young elected Chair, Clara Andriola elected Vice Chair, Glenn Carano reappointed Secretary/Treasurer RENO, Nev.  – The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), also known as Visit Reno Tahoe, Board of Directors elected new officers who have assumed their leadership roles July 1, guiding the organization's strategic direction and supporting the continued … [Read more...] about RSCVA Board Appoints New Leadership

Business IndicatorsJuly 2026

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Source: UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research The United States is experiencing continued growth with largely positive economic signals from several key indicators. The second estimate of real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2026Q1 continues to expand at a moderate pace, with annualized and year-over-year growth rates of 1.6 and 2.6 percent, respectively, slightly … [Read more...] about Business Indicators

Reno Tahoe Promotes Vice President of Venue Operations

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RENO, Nev.  – The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) today announced the promotion of Jose Martinez to Vice President of Venue Operations for Reno Tahoe. “Jose has vast experience and institutional knowledge of venue management best practices and operations at every level,” said Reno Tahoe President and CEO Mike Larragueta. “He has a clear vision of how to … [Read more...] about Reno Tahoe Promotes Vice President of Venue Operations

Reno Tahoe Room Revenue Surpasses $55 Million in August

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RENO, Nev.  – The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) today released transient lodging and room tax statistics showing August’s total of $55,845,967 as the highest Taxable Room Revenue ever recorded for a single month in Washoe County. Four of the top five revenue-producing months in Northern Nevada have come in the last 15 months. “Reno Tahoe continues to … [Read more...] about Reno Tahoe Room Revenue Surpasses $55 Million in August

Conventions in NevadaHeaded Back Up

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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

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“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

From Water to Web: TMWA Debuts New Website From Noble Studios

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Heroes to the greater Reno/Sparks area, the water experts at Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) work tirelessly year-round to ensure the highest-quality drinking water to more than 385,000 northern Nevada residents. And much like all community-valued organizations, effective communication and digital presence matter significantly to their business. TMWA choose Noble … [Read more...] about From Water to Web: TMWA Debuts New Website From Noble Studios

Noble Studios Welcomes Three Travel/Tourism Clients

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Noble Studios is proud to announce it has signed three new travel/tourism brands to add to its list of clients. The digital marketing agency welcomes The Islands of Tahiti, RSCVA and Fargo-Moorhead as new clients in 2016. The Islands of Tahiti, the country’s official destination marketing organization, will be looking to Noble in the coming year to help it extend its newly … [Read more...] about Noble Studios Welcomes Three Travel/Tourism Clients

First Independent Bank’s Mike Hix Elected to RSCVA Board of Directors

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Reno - Mike Hix, senior vice president of executive banking at First Independent Bank, has joined the board of directors of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA). Hix was confirmed during the board’s meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Founded in 1959, the RSCVA is responsible for promoting Washoe County’s convention and tourism industries. The … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank’s Mike Hix Elected to RSCVA Board of Directors

Economic Forecast 2016: Increasing Stability and Growth

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According to analysts, Nevada’s economy will continue to show improvement in 2016, but with a few new wrinkles thrown in. Rising wages will mean more disposable income, which in turn boosts consumer spending. Job creation, described as the single best indicator of economic growth, is expected to add more than 52,000 workers to company payrolls this year, according to the Nevada … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast 2016: Increasing Stability and Growth

Two Tech Leaders Re-Elected to NCET Board

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Matt Brown and Rick Saake have been re-elected to one-year terms on the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported nonprofit in Reno that produces events to help individuals and businesses explore and use technology. Brown will serve on the NCET board as vice president of blog content. Saake will serve as vice president of newsletter and database. Both were first elected … [Read more...] about Two Tech Leaders Re-Elected to NCET Board

Dawn Gibbons, Former First Lady of Nevada, Joins the NCJFCJ

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Dawn Gibbons, former First Lady of Nevada and the only First Lady to be a state legislator, has joined the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) as vice president of development. Gibbons has championed fundraising and public awareness for many important causes, including autism, domestic violence, human trafficking, drug addiction and the military. … [Read more...] about Dawn Gibbons, Former First Lady of Nevada, Joins the NCJFCJ

Nevada’s Tourism Industry: Going Strong

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Nevada’s tourism industry, like several other industries in the state, has experienced a recent uptick in business. For example, just last month, the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) beat out Tampa, Phoenix and San Juan, Puerto Rico, to book the rare 18,000-room American Legion national convention for 2020. Additionally, developers began work on Resorts … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Tourism Industry: Going Strong

Go Anywhere From Here: Nevada’s Transportation System

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When Tina Quigley became general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) she and her team went promptly to talk with officials in metropolitan areas where they’ve created transportation plans that were both funded and built, and had community support behind them. The common message from leaders in those communities was that even a public … [Read more...] about Go Anywhere From Here: Nevada’s Transportation System