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		<title>The Silver Legacy&#8217;s Multi-Million Dollar Renovation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vanessa Vancour</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Silver Legacy Resort Casino is making a statement with the final phase of a $15 million dollar renovation project.  As part of a commitment to reinvest in the overall property, Silver Legacy will begin to completely transform each of the guest rooms and suites into fresh new spaces with modern comforts July 2010.   
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Silver Legacy Resort Casino is making a statement with the final phase of a $15 million dollar renovation project.  As part of a commitment to reinvest in the overall property, Silver Legacy will begin to completely transform each of the guest rooms and suites into fresh new spaces with modern comforts July 2010.   </p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-710" title="SilverLegacy_NewGuestRoom" src="http://meet.visitrenotahoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SilverLegacy_NewGuestRoom1-300x200.jpg" alt="SilverLegacy_NewGuestRoom" width="300" height="200" />With soothing elements and a new status of comfort and luxury in mind, each of the new guest rooms and suites are designed to provide the perfect oasis for relaxation and modern amenities for functionality.  This fresh new makeover harnesses classic contemporary style with rich furniture finishes, sleek lighting and posh carpet and fabric textures in bold silver, red, brown and black shades.  Splashes of sophisticated décor will add to the warm, welcoming feeling each room will exude. </p>
<p>“The new rooms are stunning,” says Gary Carano, general manager of Silver Legacy.  “This entire renovation project is a testament to our long-standing guest service reputation. We’re committed to reinvesting in the property and our guests comfort and enjoyment.  Giving our guests an amazing experience is the bottom line”. </p>
<p>Other elements of comfort include new amenities and modern conveniences, such as easy-access outlets at our ergonomically designed desks and frameless mirrored closets.  New 32” LCD televisions provide a stunning focal point to each guest room, while 37” LCD televisions add sleek style to each spa suite. </p>
<p>In addition to the haute new look, Silver Legacy is also providing a luxurious new feel with fine linens.  New bedding ensembles include triple sheeting, plush pillows, elegant damask throws and beautiful bolsters for high end comfort.  </p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-711" title="SilverLegacy_NewSpaSuite" src="http://meet.visitrenotahoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SilverLegacy_NewSpaSuite-300x200.jpg" alt="SilverLegacy_NewSpaSuite" width="300" height="200" />In all, Silver Legacy will give 1,549 guest rooms and 143 spa suites a new look during this renovation.  The 10 penthouse suites were previously upgraded to reflect a classic style. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Quick Facts about Silver Legacy Resort Casino Renovations</strong></p>
<p align="center">Here are a few quick facts on the transformation:</p>
<p> -       Total Remodeled Guest Rooms: 1,549</p>
<p> -       Total Remodeled Spa Suites: 143</p>
<p> -       Total Cost of Project: $15 Million</p>
<p> -       10 Penthouse Suites previously remodeled in classic style</p>
<p><strong> Hotel Facts:</strong></p>
<p> -       Top Name Entertainment and Nightlife: See national headliners in the Grande Exposition Hall—Bars, clubs and lounges including Aura Ultra Lounge, Rum Bullions Island Bar, Drinx Lounge, Silver Baron Lounge and Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club</p>
<p> -       On Site Amenities Include: Health Spa, Pool, Concierge Services, LuLu Hair Salon, Executive Business Center, Parking and Shuttle Service, Hertz Rental Car, Shoe Shine</p>
<p> -       Boutique Shopping: Harley-Davidson, Bijoux Turner, Tradewinds Casualwear, The Boutique, Carriage House, Ami Jewelers</p>
<p> -       Dining Options Include: Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse, Fairchild’s Oyster Bar, Flavor’s! The Buffet, Café Sedona, Fresh Express Food Court, Sips Coffee and Tea, Room Service</p>
<p> -       Facilities Include: 50,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, outstanding catering services, wedding reception packages</p>
<p> -       Largest Working Indoor Mining Rig simulating the silver mining process of Nevada’s Comstock era, 120 ft. tall in the center of the property under the world’s largest composite dome</p>
<p> For more information on Silver Legacy Resort Casino and this renovation project, please visit us <a title="online" href="www.silverlegacyreno.com" target="_blank">online</a> or call 775.789.0490.</p>
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		<title>Reno Tahoe Welcomes the Wild Sheep Foundation 2010 Sheep Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:48:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Saake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is pleased to welcome the 2010 Wild Sheep Foundation’s Annual Sheep Show to Reno Tahoe USA.

“The Wild Sheep Foundation has strong roots in our destination and we are thrilled to officially open this year’s exhibition and show,” said RSCVA President and CEO Ellen Oppenheim. “We look forward to kicking off this long-term partnership and fulfilling it to mutual benefit for many years to come.”

The Wild Sheep Foundation recently signed an agreement to bring its convention and international sporting expo, “Sheep Show,” to Reno for six years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-full wp-image-690 alignright" title="wild sheep foundation" src="http://meet.visitrenotahoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/wild-sheep-foundation.jpg" alt="wild sheep foundation" width="500" height="219" />The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is pleased to welcome the 2010 Wild Sheep Foundation’s Annual Sheep Show to Reno Tahoe USA.</p>
<p>“The Wild Sheep Foundation has strong roots in our destination and we are thrilled to officially open this year’s exhibition and show,” said RSCVA President and CEO Ellen Oppenheim. “We look forward to kicking off this long-term partnership and fulfilling it to mutual benefit for many years to come.”</p>
<p>The Wild Sheep Foundation recently signed an agreement to bring its convention and international sporting expo, “Sheep Show,” to Reno for six years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016.</p>
<p>“We are looking forward to a great week in Reno Tahoe,” said Gray N. Thornton, Wild Sheep Foundation president and CEO. “This year we are expecting increased attendance from last year. We welcome Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe enthusiasts to visit this years show. The event is open to the public and the cost to attend is $15.”</p>
<p>The Wild Sheep Foundation estimates its event will generate 5,000 hotel room nights annually. The organization also estimates that more than 5,000 participants will attend the show. The hotel partners for the January 30 – February 8, 2010 convention are the Silver Legacy Resort Casino and the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. The 2010 event marks the 15th time the group has visited Reno. It is the first time the group will utilize the Reno-Sparks Convention Center because the group has grown in size.</p>
<p>“We selected Reno Tahoe because the destination is focused on hospitality and understands the conservation market,” said Thornton. “The combined support of the RSCVA and the many fine hotel properties makes Reno the ideal place for the Wild Sheep Foundation Convention and International Sporting Expo. We are very pleased to come home to Reno.”</p>
<p><strong>Hours of the show are:</strong><br />
Thurs. 10 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m.<br />
Fri. 10 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m.<br />
Sat. 9 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>The Show is open to the public. Membership in the Wild Sheep Foundation is not required.</strong><br />
Day Pass $15 per person<br />
Membership special is $45</p>
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		<title>Convention property profile: Silver Legacy Resort Casino</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reno Tahoe USA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout the Reno-Tahoe area there are myriad choices for meeting planners looking for excellent spaces coupled with first-class lodging. In downtown Reno, a shining example of the “best of all worlds” for meetings is the Silver Legacy Resort Casino.
Located in the heart of downtown Reno among several resorts and an entertainment and shopping corridor, the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-615" style="margin: 5px;" title="4-silver-legacy-spa-suite300" src="http://meet.visitrenotahoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/4-silver-legacy-spa-suite300.jpg" alt="4-silver-legacy-spa-suite300" width="300" height="209" />Throughout the Reno-Tahoe area there are myriad choices for meeting planners looking for excellent spaces coupled with first-class lodging. In downtown Reno, a shining example of the “best of all worlds” for meetings is the <a href="http://www.silverlegacyreno.com/">Silver Legacy Resort Casino</a>.</p>
<p>Located in the heart of downtown Reno among several resorts and an entertainment and shopping corridor, the Silver Legacy offers 1,720 luxury rooms. When combined with the other hotels in the tri-property complex (<a href="http://www.circusreno.com/">Circus Circus Reno</a> and the <a href="http://www.eldoradoreno.com/">Eldorado Hotel Casino</a>) the number of available rooms jumps to 4,200.</p>
<p>With over 90,000 GSF of meeting space and a convenient location to 56,000 GSF of exhibit space at the <a href="http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/meetings-conventions/facilities/reno-events-center/">Reno Events Center</a>, the Silver Legacy is a favorite among meeting planners. Small and mid-size convention groups enjoy the opportunity to take over the downtown community and find themselves the &#8220;big event&#8221; in town.</p>
<p>The Silver Legacy can comfortably handle groups up to 3,000 people and offers an experiences services staff for any meeting planner’s needs.</p>
<p>Silver Legacy Resort Casino highlights:</p>
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<li>1,720 Deluxe Rooms</li>
<li>28 unique restaurants (within the tri-properties complex)</li>
<li>Complimentary self- and valet parking</li>
<li>Complimentary airport shuttle (less than 5 miles from the airport)</li>
<li>Walking distance to the Truckee River Arts District (three blocks)</li>
<li>Walking distance to outdoor recreation, entertainment and museums</li>
<li>Walking distance to the brand new Reno Aces Triple A baseball park</li>
<li>Regularly scheduled A-list entertainment and an on-site comedy club</li>
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<p>I could say more; however, a past customer best describes the service at Silver Legacy: &#8220;In all my years of association meeting planning, I have yet to run across a staff as efficient, courteous and professional as that of the Silver Legacy.&#8221; &#8211; The Rental Industry Association</p>
<p>I look forward to working with you to get proposals from our quality properties. Please call or e-mail me to discuss your RFP to <a href="mailto:tmctee@rscva.com">tmctee@rscva.com</a> or (775) 827-7798.</p>
<p><em>(This is the third in an occasional series profiling Reno-Tahoe properties’ meeting and convention amenities)</em></p>
<p style="text-align: right;">- <a href="../about/">Tanna McTee</a>, RSCVA National Sales Manager</p>
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		<title>Reno-Tahoe property profile: John Ascuaga’s Nugget</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reno Tahoe USA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the benefits of meeting in Reno-Tahoe is access to more than 1 million square feet of flexible meeting space, coupled with nearly 20,000 conveniently located hotel rooms. Here, in addition to a large-scale convention center (as well as other regional convention spaces) dozens of hotel and casino properties offer their own high-quality rooms. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://janugget.com/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-602" style="margin: 5px;" title="nugget-towers300" src="http://meet.visitrenotahoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/nugget-towers300.jpg" alt="nugget-towers300" width="300" height="253" /></a>One of the benefits of <a href="http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/meetings-conventions/">meeting in Reno-Tahoe</a> is access to more than 1 million square feet of flexible meeting space, coupled with nearly 20,000 conveniently located hotel rooms. Here, in addition to a large-scale <a href="http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/meetings-conventions/facilities">convention center</a> (as well as other regional convention spaces) dozens of hotel and casino properties offer their own high-quality rooms. One such property is <a href="http://janugget.com/">John Ascuaga’s Nugget</a> in Sparks.</p>
<p>John Ascuaga&#8217;s promise and commitment to service for the last 50 years is best described by this statement: &#8220;I am committed to providing the premier meeting and convention complex in the country,” says owner John Ascuaga. “We tailor our facilities to fit your group&#8217;s needs. Your meeting will be a success. You have my word.&#8221;</p>
<p>This family-owned property exceeds expectations; with over 110,000 GSF of meeting space featuring a trade show pavilion and 23 breakout rooms it is a great fit for meetings from 30-3,000 people.</p>
<p>Some additional highlights found at the Nugget:</p>
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<li>1,600 Deluxe Guest Rooms (including a recent full tower remodel)</li>
<li>Eight award-winning restaurants from fine dining to home-style fare</li>
<li>Complimentary self and valet parking</li>
<li>Complimentary airport shuttle (less than 3 miles from Reno-Tahoe International Airport)</li>
<li>Complimentary year-round indoor pool and fitness center</li>
<li>Full service salon and spa</li>
<li>Situated on Victorian Square with a variety of additional restaurants, shopping and recreational activities</li>
<li>Located less than 1 mile from Sparks Marina recreation area</li>
<li>Located 1 mile from the Legends at Sparks Marina destination shopping center, home to Scheels, the World’s Largest All Sports Store (nearly 300,000 square feet)<br />
This is just a sample of what you can expect at the Nugget and it is available at a surprising value – for more information visit <a href="http://janugget.com/">www.janugget.com</a>.</li>
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<p>(<em>This is the first in an occasional series profiling Reno-Tahoe properties’ meeting and convention amenities</em>)</p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><em>- <a href="about/">Tanna McTee</a>, RSCVA National Sales Manager</em></p>
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