Meeting News - October 20, 2008 - (Page 56) Insider Report: Gaming Reno-Sparks CVA Ratchets Up Website’s Adventure Quotient In September, the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority launched a redesigned www. visitrenotahoe.com with the goal of combining a better user experience with new tools. The redesign is intended to communicate the CVA’s “America’s Adventure Place” brand message and, according to president and CEO Ellen Oppenheim, reflect the area’s vibrancy. The website now provides a snapshot of upcoming events and entertainment, blog updates, a Reno-Tahoe video, and information about outdoor recreation, plus the ability to book anything from a golf tee time to ski-lift tickets. The site also gives planners comprehensive information about public and hotel facilities, along with sections on travel options, area amenities, and request for quotes for their meetings. —HWB continued from page 54 Visitors Authority, said there have been no significant cancellations or reductions in convention and group business. Said Lauster: “[Reno’s] gaming revenue didn’t decrease in the past couple of months as it did in Las Vegas, which leads me to believe that people are seeking a value-oriented destination. We haven’t lost any conventions, but what we see is companies shaving off the number of participants and the number of days they stay.” As with many second-tier cities, the number-one issue for Reno on the minds of meeting planners is air service. “We have weathered the flight reductions better than expected,” said Thomas. “We are in a very strong and united front with our airport to maintain critical air service, and look to develop nonstop flights from key feeder markets, particularly East Coast and Midwest routes.” Hotels and resorts throughout the Reno and Lake Tahoe area reported that they are not losing meetings, but are seeing market conditions that require new creativity. “I don’t think anybody’s knocking them dead, but it isn’t a doomsday story either,”said Harrah’s/Harveys’ Lowe. “People are still coming, but just cutting back, so we have to be much more creative working within their budgets. But maybe that is healthy. It’s good for us all to rethink our business every so often.” r 56 MeetingNews October 20, 2008 www.meetingnews.com http://www.visitrenotahoe.com http://www.visitrenotahoe.com http://www.excalibur.com http://www.meetingnews.com
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