On the shore of Lake Tahoe, in the beautiful of hamlett of Incline Village, the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe offers visitors a serene experience a stone’s throw from one of the most beautiful natural settings on earth.

The Hyatt is well suited for meetings of 10-350 people. From the moment your delegates arrive at Lake Tahoe they will begin to unwind, relax and be ready for education, networking, retreats or whatever else you have in store for them. Planners will enjoy the 20,000 GSF convention facilities and exclusive service available to them. The Hyatt Regency offers lakeside meeting facilities, wonderful dining venues and amazing customer service.  I hope to have the opportunity to speak with you further about all the Hyatt and Lake Tahoe have to offer for corporate, board, incentive meetings and more.

Following are some additional highlights:

• 424 deluxe guest rooms; 24 Lakeside Cottages, 32 Suites
• Great dining including Lone Eagle Grille with fantastic views of Lake Tahoe
• Complimentary self/valet parking
• Close proximity to a variety of outdoor and indoor venues
• Great oudoor venues on property

I am ready to help you with proposals from any of our quality properties. Please call or e-mail to discuss your RFP to tmctee@rscva.com or (775) 827-7798.

(This is the seventh in an occasional series profiling Reno-Tahoe properties’ meeting and convention amenities)

We eagerly anticipate the opening of the Legends at Sparks Marina on June 18.  This destination retail center adds dozens of shops and restaurants – from flagship stores to independent retailers – and another great resource for hosting Reno-Tahoe meetings.

Phase 1 of the Legends at Sparks Marina will add to the already successful operation of Scheels, the World’s Largest All Sports Store (265,000 GSF of space including an indoor Ferris Wheel).

This project is a great location for planners to create unique opening receptions, dinners, off-site functions and activities. The beautiful landscape creates a fun environment with waterfalls, plazas, firepits and history all within a 15-minute bus ride of major convention hotels.

The concept of Legends is to provide a comfortable, unique environment for shoppers; a place where people come to experience the setting and possibly pick up a few necessities while they are enjoying themselves.  Why the name “Legends” you ask? The developer has incorporated Northern Nevada legends in the design; you will find a statue of Mark Twain, sculptures depicting the area, a water feature celebrating the Pony Express, depictions of the Reno Air Races and much more.

In addition to the fun atmosphere, guests will enjoy quality shopping with more than 50 percent of the development accommodating outlet shopping (Saks Off 5th, Banana Republic, Bose, Guess, Lane Bryant, etc.) and when guests are ready to rest their feet they can enjoy a meal or their favorite cold/hot beverage – there are plenty of dining establishments to meet a variety of tastes and budgets.  Whet your whistle at the Cadillac Ranch and try your hand at pool, bowling or the electronic bull; enjoy great music and food at Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen or grab a sandwich at Subway and slip outside to watch the sunset …

In future phases the Legends at Sparks Marina will offer a 13-screen movie complex featuring IMAX, more restaurants, family activities and expanded opportunities for our region’s guests.

The dedicated sales staff at the Reno-Sparks Convention Visitors Authority is ready to help book your meeting in Reno and show you how the Legends at Sparks Marina will provide an affordable option for various elements of your event.

Please call or e-mail to discuss your meeting to rnichols@rscva.com or (775) 827-7798.

- Robyn Nichols, RSCVA National Sales Manager

Whether you are looking for a great resort experience, a place to experience it all from fine dining, gaming and nice accommodations, or the perfect location for just about any size meeting, the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno fits the bill.

The nearly 2,000-room casino-resort is a favorite among meeting planners who want to keep their large meetings under one roof. With 200,000 GSF of meeting space, movie theaters, bowling center, grand theater, driving range, virtual golf and shopping on property, guests will never have to leave. The Grand Sierra is perfect for mid-size groups requiring large room blocks and meeting space. The property in within 2 miles of the airport and situated on a parcel of land that provides outdoor exhibit space and thrill rides. This property recently underwent a $90 million dollar renovation adding new amenities and a fresh look to an already great property.

Following are some additional highlights:

• 1,993 deluxe guest rooms
• Nine unique dining establishments including Charlie Palmer Steak
• Complimentary self/valet parking
• Complimentary airport shuttle (less than 2 miles from the airport)
• Close proximity to a variety of outdoor and indoor venues
• Property offers everything from shopping to bowling
• Night club and country western dance hall

The Grand Sierra Resort offers quality, value and service for large and small convention groups; do not hesitate to consider this location when looking at Reno for your next meeting. I am ready to help you with proposals from any of our quality properties. Please call or e-mail to discuss your RFP to tmctee@rscva.com or (775) 827-7798.

(This is the sixth in an occasional series profiling Reno-Tahoe properties’ meeting and convention amenities)

- Tanna McTee, RSCVA National Sales Manager

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Downtown Reno is the bustling epicenter of our region, featuring thousands of conveniently located rooms, modern facilities and after-hours amenities like a Triple A baseball park (home of the Reno Aces), a Riverwalk region, and countless cafes, restaurants and nightclubs.

In the heart of downtown Reno, the 928-room Harrah’s Reno offers a tradition of service steeped in history. Bill Harrah opened the original Harrah’s Club in 1946 and to this day Harrah’s boasts a loyal customer base due to years of service and an impeccable reputation.

Harrah’s is perfect for groups needing 24,000 GSF of flexible meeting space, using the Downtown Reno Events Center/Downtown Ballroom or as an overflow property for citywide groups. Harrah’s is the closest hotel to the brand new Aces’ stadium and the city’s entertainment district, and within a few blocks of the Truckee River, arts district, National Automobile Museum (Bill Harrah’s Collection) and much more. Meeting planners who select Harrah’s will find a dedicated staff ready to meet their needs with impeccable service.

Harrah’s Reno highlights:

• 928 deluxe rooms
• Seven unique restaurants and cafes
• Complimentary self/valet parking
• Complimentary airport shuttle (less than 3 miles from the airport)
• Close proximity to a variety of outdoor and indoor venues
• Heart of downtown Reno with plenty of cultural and recreational offerings
• Sammy’s Showroom with nightly entertainment

Harrah’s provides quality, value and service in a downtown setting; do not hesitate to consider this gem when looking at Reno for your next meeting. I am ready to help you with proposals from any of our quality properties. Please call or e-mail to discuss your RFP to tmctee@rscva.com or (775) 827-7798.

(This is the fifth in an occasional series profiling Reno-Tahoe properties’ meeting and convention amenities)

- Tanna McTee, RSCVA National Sales Manager

Meeting in Reno-Tahoe has gotten a lot easier with the addition of the new Sky Bridge connection the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa with the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

The 1,000-room property boasts Reno’s only concierge hotel tower and has recently undergone a meeting space transformation as well as a room renovation.

The Atlantis added meeting space bringing the total to 47,000 GSF and in January 2009 and unveiled the fully enclosed Sky Bridge connecting to the 565,000 GSF Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The high-tech Executive Boardroom has quickly become a jewel of the new meeting space and when paired with the 14,261 GSF Ballroom and flexible breakout space it is the perfect size for meetings from 10-500 people. When paired with the Reno-Sparks Convention Center the possibilities are endless.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa highlights:

• 1,000 Deluxe Rooms
• 10 award-winning restaurants
• Complimentary self/valet parking
• Complimentary airport shuttle (less than 3 miles from the airport)
• Close proximity to a plethora of dining and shopping opportunities
• 3 miles to the Truckee River Arts District
• Featuring the new Spa at Atlantis … you have to see it to believe it, and then experience it!

The Atlantis has been very successful with small- to mid-size corporate and association business. Customers have been overjoyed with the new additions and amenities calling them a welcome addition to Reno.

I look forward to working with you to get proposals from our quality properties. Please call or e-mail to discuss your RFP to tmctee@rscva.com or (775) 827-7798.

(This is the fourth in an occasional series profiling Reno-Tahoe properties’ meeting and convention amenities)

- Tanna McTee, RSCVA National Sales Manager

When it comes to planning and executing a meeting, big or small, in Reno-Tahoe we are committed to keeping it simple by offering great facilities, proactive planning and a close relationship with our hotel partners.

Last week we shared information about the 1,600-room John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks. To the many past and potential customers who shared comments, thank you!

Another great option for meetings attendees is the Peppermill Reno Hotel Casino.

The Peppermill is a Reno standard with a new twist. The resort recently went through a full renovation of the old and added an all-suite tower with 600 rooms. In addition, the property added a 62,000 GSF pillarless ballroom bringing its total space to 102,000 square feet. Meeting planners rave about the flexible space at the Peppermill with a variety of available configurations. This beautifully designed property and customer service-oriented staff stand ready to serve groups up to 3,000 people.

Following are some additional highlights:

• 1,635 deluxe rooms
• 12 unique restaurants
• Complimentary self/valet parking
• Complimentary airport shuttle (less than 3 miles from the airport)
• Brand new 30,000-square-foot Spa Toscana
• Beautiful outdoor pool area open year-round
• State of the art fitness center
• Edge Nightclub
• 1 mile from Meadowood Mall
• Walking distance to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center

I could certainly go on and on about this property and the value meeting planners find when booking it; instead, check it out yourself at www.peppermillreno.com.

(This is the second in an occasional series profiling Reno-Tahoe properties’ meeting and convention amenities)

- Tanna McTee, RSCVA National Sales Manager

Many are not aware of the possibilities in Reno-Tahoe when it comes to pulling off the perfect meeting or convention.

We at the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority have heard meeting planners and executive directors from various organizations tell us about perceptions; how they have thought of our area as a small town with casinos and maybe a few hotel rooms with limited meeting space.

This perception could not be further from the truth; in fact Reno-Tahoe boasts the following meeting capabilities and activities for delegates:

• 20,000 hotel rooms with peak blocks up to 8,000 in as few as five hotels
• An international airport with one-stop access from most worldwide hubs and affordable rates with major airlines (Southwest, Delta, American, United…to name a few)
• Over 1 million GSF of meeting space including a 565,000 GSF Convention Center and a major convention hotel with 200,000 GSF
• All major convention hotels in Reno proper are within 5 miles of the airport and offer complimentary shuttle transportation
• Lake Tahoe is 45 minutes from the airport with very reasonable shuttle costs
• The Truckee River runs through the middle of downtown Reno and through Sparks, and features two kayak parks, a performing arts amphitheater, nightclubs, restaurants, shopping, casinos and much more
• The Legends at Sparks Marina destination retail center includes shopping and recreation, while visitors can also take advantage of beach activities, fishing, scuba diving and much more
• Mountain views from just about every room in town
• A thriving arts and culture scene; one legacy event, Artown, includes more than 300 events during the month of July
• Twenty-four hour nightlife, including music, nightclubs, casino action and live performance art
• Affordable food and beverage – about 35 percent lower – offering affordability from a cost standpoint
• A new Triple A baseball team the Reno Aces begins its first season in April in a brand new 10,000-seat baseball stadium in the heart of downtown Reno

This is a sample of what you can expect to find in our community and we look forward to providing you a full proposal to showcase what we have to offer. Those same meeting planners and executive directors selected Reno-Tahoe when they took the time to visit our destination…we hope you will be next!

- Tanna McTee, RSCVA National Sales Manager