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?
The Silver State on the Silver Screen - Nevada in the Movies
Nevada long has served as a backdrop for Hollywood productions. From the glitzy Las Vegas Strip to the quiet desert and rustic ghost towns, the Silver State has provided the setting for hundreds of movies. Here’s a sampling of some of the best-known movies filmed in Nevada. Click the document listed below for a more comprehensive list, and check out "The Nevada Filmography" by Gary Du Val for a complete, in-depth look at Nevada's presence in the movies from 1897 through 2000.
Backcountry running
Lake Tahoe is perhaps the best rugged running area in the West. The Tahoe Rim Trail, a 165-mile trail encircling Lake Tahoe, is actually a system of smaller trails and loops that link together, each offering varying degrees of difficulty and terrain.
Gaming - Diverse Options
Casino action draws thousands to Nevada. Since legalizing most forms of gaming in 1931, the state has remained a top attraction for thrill-seekers.