Notice of Public Meeting

Nevada Commission on Tourism

Regular Meeting – Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026
March 4, 2026
1:00 P.M.

Meeting Locations:

NORTHERN NEVADA
Nevada State Capitol
Old Assembly Chamber
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701

SOUTHERN NEVADA
Travel Nevada Office
Board Room
4000, S. Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119

Audio Call-in: +1 775-321-6111
Access Code: 723509288#

Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 215 837 723 969 10 
Passcode: 2Bt7ie7B 

Agenda & Supporting Materials

Agenda for March 4, 2026 Commission on Tourism Meeting

A. Opening

B. Public Comment  

• Public comment pertaining to Commission Meeting Agenda items is welcomed by the Commission. A period of public comment will be allowed at the beginning and at the end of the meeting. Because of time considerations, the period for public comment by each speaker may be limited to three (3) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, and speakers are urged to avoid repetition of comments made by previous speakers.

C. For Possible Action – Approval of Minutes

• Supporting Material: Minutes from the December 9, 2025 Commission on Tourism Meeting

D. For Discussion Only – Welcome and Opening Remarks

E. For Discussion Only – Travel Nevada Quarterly Report

• Supporting Material: Quarterly Report Q2 FY26 October-December

F. For Discussion Only – Finance Report

• Supporting Material: March Budget Report

G. For Discussion Only – Agricultural Tourism Update
Nicole Orsua, Chief Industry Development Officer – Travel Nevada

• The Commission will be provided an update on what actions have taken place in the research, data collection, and synthesization of said data by Destination Development Consultant Firm Whereabout, next steps, and an Agricultural Tourism session at Rural Roundup.
• Support Material: Agritourism Study Update
• Support Material: Agritourism Survey
• Support Material: Interview Guide

H. For Discussion Only – GovCon Recap and Rural Roundup Update
Tracie Barnthouse, Chief Communications Officer; Nicole Orsua, Chief Industry Development Officer

• Tracie Barnthouse will recap the Governor Conference held this past December. Nicole Orsua will provide an update of Rural Roundup to be held in Elko, April 21-23, 2026.
• Support Material: GovCon Recap

I. For Discussion Only – Adventure Centers Update
Carrie Roussel, Facilities Coordinator, Travel Nevada Adventure Centers

• Carrie Roussel will update the Commission on the construction status of both Adventure Centers in Carson City and Boulder City

J. For Discussion Only – Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold
B.C. LeDoux, Managing Partner/COO

• B.C. LeDoux will update the Commission on the status of the “Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold” content series, including the reactions to the premiere of episode 1 on February 26.
• Support Material: Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold Update

K. For Discussion Only – Pony Express Territory
Kyle Horvath, Chair, Pony Express Territory

• Mr. Horvath will conduct a presentation about the Pony Express Territory and their commitment to market and promote the rural communities along NV Hwy 50, once dubbed the “Loneliest Road in America”, and follows the Nevada’s part of the historic Pony Express route.

• Supporting Material: Pony Express Territory Update

L. For Discussion Only – Las Vegas Territory
B’Anka Neder, Vice-Chair, Las Vegas Territory

• Ms. Neder will conduct a presentation on the Territory’s commitment to market and promote the rural the extended destinations around Las Vegas and how they encourage visitors to journey from Neon to Nature and be surrounded by experiences only found off the Strip.
• Support Material: Las Vegas Territory Update

M. Public Comment

N. For Possible Action – Adjournment 

To Submit Public Comment in Writing:
Email: [email protected]

For Accessibility and Materials:
Kelly Benoit
Executive Assistant, Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs
Direct: (775) 220-8045
Email: [email protected]