Up to six destinations will be selected to create new, high-potential traveler experiences and share in $2 million U.S. EDA funds to activate their plans CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada) today kicked off a statewide roadshow to inspire destinations across Nevada to apply for consulting services to energize their […]
The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) on Wednesday approved $760,000 in marketing grants to rural communities to better position themselves as tourism destinations. Of the 100 applications received, Travel Nevada will distribute 67 grants across 37 organizations. This cycle of awards is funded with money from the EDA State Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Award. Funded […]
Travel Nevada’s Los Angeles Sales Blitz will take place Jan. 25-26, 2022. Participants will be able network with travel professionals during several scheduled events. Travel Nevada is accepting up to eight registrants. Registration costs $500; and participants must cover all of their own expenses, including travel, transportation, lodging; additional meals not on the schedule and […]
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) on Thursday approved $760,000 in marketing grants to rural communities to market themselves as tourism destinations. Travel Nevada will distribute the 91 grants, which support a variety of marketing projects, from website improvements to attending consumer travel shows to advertising campaigns. “Nevada’s rural communities manage […]
Tips on how to maximize the effectiveness of your city visitor guides were shared in “The Value of DMO Visitor Guides” webinar Nov. 4, available for viewing here. Travel marketing research firm Destination Analysts presented the webinar explaining the importance of understanding who is ordering your city visitor guides and what content is most relevant to […]
In response to the United States border opening to vaccinated travelers this month, Travel Nevada announces the resumption of its marketing and sales activities in both Canada and Latin America. Canadian and Latin American travelers are important to the Nevada tourism ecosystem, and reactivating its programming signals a promising step in its recovery. Reach Global […]
CARSON CITY, Nevada — A video featuring Virginia City musicians and a campaign promoting Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park are among the marketing projects that will receive funding from the Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada). The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) on Friday approved $730,547 in grants to rural Nevada communities to […]
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada) has selected global tourism marketer Antonette Eckert as its chief industry development officer, leading the agency’s strategic initiatives, including its Visitor Experience and Destination Development programs. Eckert has extensive experience in global tourism marketing international brand building, destination development and integrated marketing strategies. She […]
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada) has chosen longtime Reno marketing strategist and writer Mikalee Byerman as its chief marketing officer. In this position, she will oversee Travel Nevada’s advertising program, brand management and research functions, among other responsibilities. “We are thrilled that Mikalee has joined the Travel Nevada team,” […]
RENO, Nev.—The 2021 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada photo contest begins today in partnership with Travel Nevada. BLM Nevada will be accepting submissions for its annual photo contest now through Sept.15, 2021. “Nevada is a state full of wide-open spaces, stark landscapes, and rugged backcountry,” Brenda Scolari, director of the Nevada Department of Tourism and […]
