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 […]
Travel Nevada wants to ensure its partners are aware that the U.S. Small Business Administration will officially open the application period for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) at noon April 8. You can review the SBA press release, but here are a few highlights: Who’s eligible to apply? Operators of live venues, live performing […]
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada) marketing team was recognized with three gold awards and one silver at the Reno American Advertising Awards on March 12. The annual event brings together the region’s brightest marketers to recognize creative excellence in the art of advertising. “We are extremely proud of the […]
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) on Tuesday approved $500,000 in grants to rural communities to market themselves as tourism destinations. Travel Nevada will distribute 75 grants to support various marketing projects, including promotion of a new special event, the Eureka Gold Rush Games. “As more and more people become vaccinated […]
LAS VEGAS — Gov. Sisolak met virtually with Las Vegas-area fourth-grader Elijah Rivero and his classmates Tuesday afternoon to congratulate him on winning the Discover Your Nevada Kids flag contest. The online competition, organized by the Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada), provided an opportunity for students to express what they know about the state […]
Travel Nevada celebrates Tourism Day in the Nevada Legislature on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Tourism Day in Nevada Proclamation
Travel Nevada’s mission to promote the state as a top tourism destination was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more in the Travel Nevada FY20 Annual Report outlining the agency’s effort in FY20, and continuing into early FY21.
