Meet with a Breath of Fresh Air
The “Biggest Little City” is better than ever
By Sara Robertson
There’s no place where the bright, bustling city and pristine nature intersect more seamlessly than Reno-Tahoe. From the glowing light of Reno’s famous “Biggest Little City” arch to the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, work, play and luxury all coexist.
Reno is filled with premier gaming properties plus a wealth of enriching activities that make your attendees part of a close-knit community, from dedicated sports fans to a thriving arts culture. It offers the particularly special element of easy access to natural wonders like the fresh air of Tahoe National Forest’s pine and cedar and the bright blue waters of Lake Tahoe.
Local Insider Tip
“Reno Tahoe is one of the West’s most dynamic destinations, an urban basecamp that insiders know makes it as easy to get out and explore the great outdoors or experience a local brewery as it does to get down to business. With 14,000+ hotel rooms within minutes of the airport, convenient lift from major markets, world-class conference facilities, 100+ annual events and 300 days of annual sunshine, planners and attendees will find plenty to love here.”
– Ben McDonald, Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority
5 Reasons Meeting Profs Love Reno
The Reno-Tahoe region boasts the largest concentration of ski resorts in the country. Whether you’re staying lakeside, or enjoying vibrant downtown Reno, you’re never far from a perfect place to hop on a gondola to the mountaintops or explore backcountry ski routes.
If you’re headed to Reno-Tahoe in the summer, you won’t want to pass up the opportunity to explore Lake Tahoe’s crystal-clear waters. The Thunderbird Lodge Tour embarks on a three-hour cruise around Crystal Bay on a classic 1950s Woody. Onboard, guests can enjoy fresh fruit, pastries and mimosas.
Pineapple Pedicabs offer self-guided walking tours or tours on the classic pedicabs, the Reno Brew Bike and Sinderella, an LED-lit “art car” to take in Reno’s rich public arts scene. Meeting profs can choose from a selection of five tours, including the Burning Man tour and a mural tour—there’s just too much to see to pack into one excursion!
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Put on your game face and head over to the University of Nevada, Reno campus to watch a Nevada Wolf Pack game. The entire city of Reno holds pride for their Division I collegiate program, so when game day rolls around, it is an event you and your attendees won’t want to miss.
Hot August Nights is the largest classic car and nostalgia event in the country. Throughout the first week of August, car enthusiasts and spectators gather to view over 5,000 vehicles from the 50s through early 80s, accompanied by music from these eras, live headliners, show-n-shine competitions, vendors and a car auction.
5 Fantastic Places to Meet
Tahoe Blue Events Center is located in the Stateline area of South Lake Tahoe and is a premier sports and live entertainment facility with flexible space for breakouts, board meetings, trainings and general sessions. Seven meeting rooms overlook the beautiful Heavenly Ski Resort.
Over 50,000 sq. ft. of meeting, convention and exhibition space.
Edgewood Tahoe Resort emulates the old lodges of National Parks and the history of the American west. Numerous sustainability certifications empower its dedication to its pristine natural surroundings.
154 guest rooms and suites; 7,000 sq. ft. of scalable meeting spaces.
Margaritaville Lake Tahoe is an all-suite property steps from the lake and walking distance to the Heavenly Mountain Resort gondola. Margaritaville’s first ski destination is the ideal space for unmatched views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
399 suites; over 14,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.
Reno Events Center, right in the heart of downtown, is in a prime location surrounded by numerous accommodations as well as shopping, dining and entertainment.
Over 118,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, including 7,000 seats for concerts which retract to open the floor for exhibits and trade shows and the 28,000 sq. ft. Reno Ballroom.
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort, only one block from the California state line and a 15 minute stroll from the lake, offers all the amenities of an upscale resort, plus a casino, a live music venue and a nightclub.
438 guest rooms; 14,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space.
This article appears in the March/April 2024 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.
