In an effort to help promote energy efficiency, Silver Legacy Resort Casino has made plans to switch the lighting on the world’s largest indoor mining rig into a new LED system.
This month, the old can and wash lights used to illuminate the dome above the mining rig will come down. The lights generate 792,000 watts of power, while the new LED system will produce only 5,400 watts of power—a huge energy savings.
In addition to using less power, the new LED lighting system will not emit heat, which will help lower the cost of climate control in the casino. Lifetime for the new LED lights is also approximately one hundred times greater than the old system.
It’s just another example of Reno Tahoe’s investment in green energy. No wonder we made the list of greenest U.S. cities.
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) announces Audrey Higashi has been hired as the National Convention Sales Manager for the agency. The position is responsible for effectively selling the Reno, Sparks and North Lake Tahoe area as a convention destination. The position reports to the Vice President of Convention Sales for the RSCVA. Higashi’s first day on the job is August 16.
“Higashi has more than 20 years of experience in service and hospitality sales, account management and staff training, and has worked in the Reno-Sparks area since 2001” said Ellen Oppenheim, RSCVA President and CEO. “Higashi’s experience as a former National Sales Manager for the RSCVA demonstrates that she will bring valuable sales experience and contacts to the position.”
Prior to accepting this position, Audrey Higashi previously worked at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada as the Director of Sales. In her new position at the RSCVA, Higashi will be responsible mainly for Texas, Colorado and the Great Plains states.
“I’m thrilled to join the sales team and become a part of the driven sales staff at the RSCVA,” Higashi said. “I am also excited to work for the RSCVA again, and I look forward to working with the sales team to help promote our wonderful destination to all of the potential meeting groups and conventions.”
“Higashi has a strong understanding of the Reno Tahoe marketplace and is effective in analyzing market trends and developing strategies that exceed sales goals,” Oppenheim said. “She will make a great addition to the RSCVA Sales team.”
About the RSCVA: The RSCVA is the primary tourism agency supporting convention and tourism business for the Reno Tahoe region. Reno Tahoe supports unlimited possibilities from outdoor recreation to 24-hour Nevada style gaming and entertainment. For more information about Reno-Tahoe call 800-FOR-RENO (800-367-7366) or visit www.VisitRenoTahoe.com.
