2012 Events Calendar
Nevada events for the year. Please check with the events’ websites to confirm dates and other details.
Nevada Tourism Commission welcomes skiers with new winter ad campaign
As Nevada enters what appears to be another record-breaking ski season in the Sierra Nevada, the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) is launching an ad campaign geared at winter enthusiasts in several key markets, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced today.
National leaders Evans, Cloobeck to speak at tourism conference Nov. 29-30 in Las Vegas
Top leaders from the Corporation for Travel Promotion are among the tourism experts scheduled to speak at the Nevada Governor's Conference on Tourism.
Economic issues, future growth, social media among topics at Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Nevada’s top tourism professionals will discuss economic issues and important topics facing tourism in 2012 at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism Nov. 29-30 in Las Vegas, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, chairman of the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT), said. The conference, celebrating NCOT’s 27th year, also will focus on the state’s new branding campaign, social media and much more.
Nevada welcomes Miss Chinese Cosmos Semi-Finals
Nevada will host 18 contestants from all over the world who are competing in the Miss Chinese Cosmos Semi-Finals, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, announced today.
Resorts and hotels
Nevada’s resort hotels have much to offer beyond the gaming floor. From the themed properties of Las Vegas to the classic retreats of Reno and Lake Tahoe, visitors can find the perfect spot to relax, dine and be entertained.
Highways and scenic byways
Nevada has extraordinary highways, some with intriguing nicknames, some with astounding claims to fame and some that are just downright quirky.
Nevada’s History
Nevada’s history is rooted in the Wild West, from cowboys and Indians to train robberies and silver and gold mines. Though much has changed over the decades — Nevada now draws around 50 million visitors each year and attracts international audiences — much of the state’s allure still is found in its Western heritage and wide-open spaces.
Ghost towns
Nevada’s rural landscape is punctuated with ghost towns — communities built on the promise of mining riches, and then discarded when the dream either died or never quite became reality.
Nevada Overview
Nearly everyone in the world has heard of Las Vegas. Hundreds of millions of people have visited the Entertainment Capital of the World, enjoying the resort hotels, nightlife, gourmet dining, designer shopping and scenic wonders. But what’s to be found beyond those dazzling city lights, in the rest of Nevada?