RENO TAHOE USA
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CONVENTION AND MEETING PLANNER
Bowling’s U.S. Women’s Open
The Riverwalk
Reno Aces Ballpark
PLAN ON IT Our Story. Your Success. Reno Tahoe USA, once a place that served travelers along the California Trail, is today the destination of choice for meetings and conventions. Everything from the ease of getting here and getting around to the endless meeting and convention venues and after-meeting diversions screams, “Success!�
Here, getting down to business is an art form. Plentiful and varied flexible meeting space is complemented by our all-out effort to deliver amazing service. Cutting edge technology is as abundant and accessible as our upscale yet affordable accommodations. And the convenience of multiple venues within 15 minutes from the RenoTahoe International Airport is rivaled only by the handiness of our after-
hours, something-for-everybody, year round, indoor-outdoor playground. With all we have to offer, including expert help in planning from the people who know Reno, Sparks and North Lake Tahoe best, your success story is all but written. Reno Tahoe USA. More than you know.
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Just south of downtown Reno and mere minutes from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport lies the captivating, modern and competitive RenoSparks Convention Center. For technological amenities and extensive capacity, this expanded and renovated state-of-the-art facility is built to order for progressive business. And it is presented at a value you can’t match anywhere else.
KIETZKE LANE
DOCK
DRIVE-IN ACCESS
DOCK
DRIVE-IN ACCESS
SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
HALL #1
DOCK
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
73,240 SQ FT Ceiling Height 34'
DRIVE-IN ACCESS
1C
KITCHEN
120,900 SQ FT Ceiling Height 34'
DRIVE-IN ACCESS
1B
MEZZANINE ABOVE HALL Ceiling Height 20'
HALL #2
HALL #3
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60,100 SQ FT Ceiling Height 34'
CONCESSIONS
FOOD COURT
TICKETS
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A4
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A6
A18 A17 A16
TICKETS
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A14 A15
A13 A12 A11 A10
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MAIN ENTRANCE
C1 C2 C3
29,700 SQ FT Ceiling Height 25'
A2
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A3
REGISTRATION LOBBY
CONCOURSE C
DRIVE-IN ACCESS
A19
KITCHEN
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BALLROOM LOBBY
BUS/TAXI: LOADING/UNLOADING AREA
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D1
BALLROOM REGISTRATION LOBBY
A20
BALLROOM
Sky Bridge to Atlantis Casino Resort
ESCALATOR
CONCOURSE B
CONCOURSE A
ELEVATOR
CONCOURSE D
EAST PECKHAM LANE
1A
Exhibit Halls SQUARE FEET
DIMENSIONS
CEILING HEIGHT
THEATER SEATING
BANQUET SEATING
RECEPTION
Exhibit Hall 1
73,240
480’ x 180’
34’
7,500
3,700
8,700
4,000
1A
20,400
120’ x 180’
34’
2,000
950
2,250
1,000
111
1B
20,680
120’ x 180’
34’
2,000
950
2,250
1,000
115
1C
CLASSROOM 10’ x 10’ SEATING BOOTHS 402
32,160
275’ x 180’
34’
3,000
1,500
4,000
1,700
169
Exhibit Hall 2
120,900
480’ x 245’
34’
11,500
6,300
12,000
6,700
643
Exhibit Hall 3
60,100
200’ x 300’
34’
5,800
3,100
5,800
3,200
336
Exhibit Hall 4
70,200
180’ x 360’
34’
6,500
3,500
6,700
3,800
395
Exhibit Hall 5
49,500
150’ x 330’
34’
4,800
2,500
6,400
2,600
292
M6 STAIRS DOWN CATWALK
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DRIVE-IN ACCESS SUPPORT
MEZZANINE ROOMS
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F3
F6
F9
F2
F7
F10
F1
F8
Overlooking Hall #2
RSCC WAREHOUSE
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ONCOURSE F
M3
F4
M1
DRIVE-IN ACCESS
DOCK
DRIVE-IN ACCESS
SOUND
WOMEN
D6
MEN
HALL #4
70,200 SQ FT Ceiling Height 34'
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CATWALK
DOCK
D8
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Facility Features 500,000 sq. ft. of fully adaptable exhibition and meeting space all on one level 381,000 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space Capable of holding up to 2,168 10’ x 10’ booths 30,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose ballroom, centrally located, fully adaptable and divisible into seven meeting rooms 53 meeting rooms with 113,600 sq. ft. of space 17,500 sq. ft. registration lobby Loading docks and drive-in access to all exhibit halls for oversized equipment, vehicles and aircraft Unlimited floor load Broadband connections throughout the building Satellite downlinks LAN service In-house ISP Programmable fiber optic lighting in ballroom
CONCESSIONS
D9
CONVENTION CENTER
DRIVE-IN ACCESS
HALL #5
Free Wi-Fi hotspots Two full-service kitchens
49,500 SQ FT Ceiling Height 34'
High-tech security and surveillance 1,700 parking spaces
E1 E2 E3
Sky Bridge connection to 824-room hotel
SOUTH VIRGINIA STREET
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Additional 1,623 rooms within five blocks of the Center
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LAKE STREET 371 - 10’ X 10’ BOOTHS
GROUND LEVEL ACCESS
10’
9’
STORAGE ROOM
9’ DRESSING ROOMS 4-6
9’
15’ 9’
8’
10’
ENTRANCE DOCK MASTER
CONCESSIONS - NOT AVAILABLE
SHOW OFFICE
CONCOURSE
8’ GREEN ROOM
RAMP UP DR 2
DR 1
GROUND LEVEL
CENTER STREET
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10’
4TH STREET
CONCOURSE
12’
LOADING DOCK (2)
5TH STREET
9’
RENO EVENTS CENTER Located in the entertainment center of downtown Reno, the Reno Events Center offers 118,000 sq. ft. of space for events that range from top-notch entertainment to a myraid of conventions and conferences.
Capable of holding up to 371 10’ x 10’ booths; 415 8’ x 10’ booths
Facility Features
300-space covered parking garage
56,000 sq. ft. of column-free exhibit space with unlimited floor load 14,000 sq. ft. pre-function concourse - exhibit friendly 9 meeting rooms/suites
Luxurious show management offices Two 20’ x 20’ freight doors with loading docks designed for quick and easy move-in/out Convenient drive-in freight accessibility 43’ unobstructed ceiling height 400 watt metal halide and 500 watt quartz dimmable incandescent lighting
Power - Floor: three 400 amp services and two 200 amp services; and, Ceiling: sixteen 100 amp services. All services are 3 phase - 208 volts 6,600 hotel rooms within a three block walking distance, offering an abundance of dining, entertainment, shopping and recreation options Adjacent to 28,000 sq. ft. Reno Ballroom
7,500 arena/general assembly seating with 4,440 retractable and 264 mezzanine loggia VIP seats
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MEN’S RESTROOMS
WOMEN’S RESTROOMS 6ft. 0.00in
6ft. 0.00in
ROLL UP DOOR
15ft. 0.00in
62ft. 0.00in
11ft. 0.00in
12ft. 0.00in 6ft. 0.00in
15ft. 0.00in
Fire Sprinkler Riser
Janitor Closet
62ft. 0.00in
CONCRETE FLOOR 100’ x 200’ (20,000 sq. ft.)
ROLL UP DOOR
14ft. 0.00in
14ft. 0.00in
ROLL UP DOOR
6ft. 0.00in
6ft. 0.00in
10ft. 0.00in
11ft. 0.00in
15ft. 0.00in
11ft. 0.00in
6ft. 0.00in
Electrical Panel
12ft. 0.00in
37ft. 0.00in
Max Occupancy Capacity Sit Down Event - 1,325 Stand Up Event - 2,850
38ft. 0.00in 6ft. 0.00in
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Max Occupancy Capacity Seating - 6,169 Concourse Vendor Space - 18,000 SF
ARENA SEATING
ARENA SEATING
VIP LOUNGE
TICKET BOOTHS
ARENA FLOOR 150’ x 300’ (45,000 sq. ft.)
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16ft. 0.00in
ENTRANCE
MAIN ARENA
Don’t be fooled by the name — the RenoSparks Livestock Events Center (RSLEC) is home base for a list of prestigious equine and rodeo events, including the nationally televised Reno Rodeo. It also is a favorite venue for youth and collegiate sporting competitions, motocross and national monster truck events.
RENO SPARKS LIVESTOCK EVENTS CENTER Facility Features 6,200 Main Arena seating 440 permanent 10' x 12’ stalls in 18 barns; rubber mat floors Up to 210 10’ x 10’ temporary stalls on dirt in open barn 20,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled Exhibition Hall 67 full hook-up RV spaces with 20, 30 and 50 amp service, showers and restrooms 22 partial hook-up RV spaces (space permitted) with 30 amp service and water only 3,100 paved and lighted parking spaces 10 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport
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Reno Ballroom
Nevada Museum of Art
National Automobile Museum
UNIQUE OFF SITE VENUES Chateau at Incline Village The Chateau at Incline Village offers 5,200 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space with majestic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains, creating a memorable and elegant setting for any special event or meeting. 775-832-1303 or inclinefacilities.com
Freight House District/Reno Aces Ballpark A year-round dining and entertainment complex located adjacent to Reno Aces Ballpark in downtown Reno. 775-334-7094 or freighthouse.com
Lake Tahoe Cruises - Zephyr Cove For a truly unique gathering, take your event out on the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe on the M.S. Dixie II - a southernstyle steam boat, or the Tahoe Queen - the only authentic paddle boat in Tahoe, both built on the Mississippi River. 775-589-4906 or zephyrcove.com
National Automobile Museum Groups as intimate as 50 or as large as 1,200 cruise through time as guests wander the “streets“ of this museum during their functions. 775-333-9300 or automuseum.org
Nevada Discovery Museum The Discovery’s special event spaces are adaptable to accommodate meetings, fundraisers, evening cocktail receptions and family reunions. 775-786-1000 or nvdm.org
Nevada Museum of Art This museum offers a sophisticated setting with superb amenities and service for groups ranging up to 500. 775-329-3333 or nevadaart.org
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Host a private gathering in one of the hospitality suites that accommodate up to 120 people with full catering. 775-686-6610 or pioneercenter.com
Rancharrah Event Center Purchased by legendary gaming magnet, Bill Harrah, in 1957 this 150-acre property is one of the most exquisite equine facilities in the nation, complete with seven venues to accommodate any size special event. 775-824-4315 or rancharrah.com
Reno Ballroom The new, dramatic and largest ballroom in downtown Reno offers 28,000 sq. ft. of luxurious and versatile meeting space. 775-325-7333 or renoconventions.com
Sand Harbor State Park Sand Harbor State Park offers exceptional gathering space on the pristine shores of Lake Tahoe. The Ramada/Group Area can accommodate up to 150 guests in a covered setting, while the Warren E. Trepp Stage, home to the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, can seat up to 1,000 guests and includes sound and lighting equipment on the 35’ stage. 775-831-0494 or parks.nv.gov
Tannenbaum Events Center The Tannenbaum is a private venue where rustic elegance and alpine charm combine to provide a spectacular backdrop for the perfect event. 775-849-7688 or tannenbaumevents.com
Thunderbird Lake Tahoe One of America’s most exclusive meeting sites, punctuated by sandy coves and a 50’ waterfall, the Thunderbird Lake Tahoe can house groups of 300 people. 775-832-8752 or thunderbirdtahoe.org
Wilber D. May Museum and Arboretum With several unique indoor and outdoor meeting sites, the facility has the flexibility to host meetings from small gatherings to groups of 200. 775-823-6500 or maycenter.com
NATIONAL BOWLING STADIUM In addition to hosting the largest bowling tournaments in the world (USBC Open & Women’s Championships), the NBS hosts the Professional Bowlers Association and is home to other big events, including unforgettable activities for up to 2,000 guests for meeting and convention planners.
10,000 sq. ft. concourse space can be set up for dinners or receptions; staging for DJ or band and dance floor can be set up to enhance your party experience
Facility Features
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Reno
78 state-of-the-art bowling lanes Lighting and wiring systems for electronic and print media
International Bowling Hall of Fame/Museum satellite. Walk through the history of bowling and see how the sport has evolved over time
Kingpin Club by Brunswick 10 additional bowling lanes set in a stadium club atmosphere with its own bar and lounging area. Can be used for tournament practice, small tournaments or VIP bowling parties for 280 people
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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel Boomtown Casino Hotel Cal Neva Resort, Spa & Casino Circus Circus Reno Courtyard by Marriott Eldorado Hotel Casino Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Harrah’s Reno Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Express & Suites
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Attractions and Off Site Venues 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
Chateau at Incline Village Downtown Riverwalk Freight House District/Reno Aces Ballpark Lake Tahoe Cruises - Zephyr Cove National Automobile Museum Nevada Discovery Museum Nevada Museum of Art Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts 31. Rancharrah Events Center
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Planning a successful meeting or convention starts with a stellar foundation. Reno Tahoe USA has a star-studded lineup of facilities, venues, hotels and attractions to help you put together your best event yet. Think all of this comes easy? It does in Reno Tahoe USA with dozens of centrally located meeting spaces, over 15,600 hotel rooms and a unique balance of amenities including action-packed casinos, nightly entertainment, year round special events, breathtaking Lake Tahoe, 18 world-class ski resorts and over 50 golf courses, just to name a few. Our goal is to make it simple to get here, to get down to business and to get on with the fun.
41. National Bowling Stadium 42. Reno Events Center 43. Reno-Sparks Convention Center 44. Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
Visitor Center
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Hotel
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa atlantiscasino.com
Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel bestwesternnevada.com
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Boomtown Casino Hotel boomtownreno.com
Cal Neva Resort Spa and Casino calnevaresort.com
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino circusreno.com
Courtyard by Marriott marriott.com
Eldorado Hotel Casino eldoradoreno.com
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino grandsierraresort.com
Harrah’s Reno harrahsreno.com
Hilton Garden Inn hiltongardeninn.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites reno-airport-hotel.com
Holiday Inn Reno-Sparks holidayinn.com
Homewood Suites Eldorado Hotel Casino
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Hyatt Place Reno-Tahoe Airport renotahoeairport.place.hyatt.com
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Largest Meeting Room
Total Meeting Space
(sq. ft.)
(sq. ft.)
Total # of Meeting Rooms
105
14,261
50,000
23
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4,400
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# of Guest Rooms
# of Suites
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Peppermill Resort Spa Casino peppermillreno.com
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Ramada Reno Hotel & Casino ramadareno.com
Residence Inn by Marriott residenceinnreno.com
Sands Regency Casino Hotel sandsregency.com
Siena Hotel Spa Casino sienareno.com
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
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Harrah’s Reno
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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
G/S = General Session S/R = School Room RSCC = Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Largest Banquet Seating
Largest # of 10x10 Exhibits in One Room
Largest G/S Seating Theater Style
John Ascuaga’s Nugget
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Sands Regency Casino Hotel
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
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Non-Stop Flights from Reno-Tahoe International Airport 17 Non-Stop Destinations One Stop Air Service to Any Commercial Airport Within the United States. * Blue dots on the United States map represent only a portion of the commercial airports accessible via one-stop air service to/from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS MADE SIMPLE Anyone with good business sense knows how important it is to stay well connected. Thanks to abundant air service to Reno Tahoe USA from cities all across the country, you’re easily connected to a vibrant, business-minded meeting and convention destination. Over 50 airports nationwide offer either non-stop or one-stop air service to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
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For our West Coast business travelers, we’re also easy to get to via I-80 from central and northern California, and U.S. 395 from southern California. AMTRAK offers yet another easy mode of transportation with rail service to Reno-Sparks from the Bay Area, Sacramento, southern California, the Pacific Northwest, Salt Lake City and Denver.
WINE & DINE A Business Tradition The Reno Tahoe USA dining scene has absolutely exploded with a number of fresh, unique, local, nationallyrecognized, award-winning restaurants and bars. Budding dining hot spots like California Avenue, Midtown, the Riverwalk District and the Freight House District, together with the resort casinos, satisfy planners and event attendees alike with both the quality and the quantity of dining choices. Five-star steakhouses, quaint bistros, upscale sushi bars, hip brewpubs, and swanky wine and martini bars set the stage for the all-important wining, dining and schmoozing of the business world. Or, the equally-important unwinding after a busy day at the convention or meeting.
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CONVENTION SERVICES Once an event is booked in Reno Tahoe USA, Convention Services can provide a variety of services, many of them complimentary, to make the process of planning the event smooth and easy. Contact Convention Services at 775-827-7639 to take advantage of these opportunities.
Resource Guide To assist in planning the meeting, a comprehensive listing of local vendors who provide convention and meeting type services is available online.
Pre-Meeting Promotional Services Take advantage of the full line of promotional services we offer to promote your meeting in the Reno Tahoe area. These include downloadable photos from the media photo gallery, specialized maps, promotional copy, online brochures, logos and videos.
Site Visits When you start finalizing the meeting details or need to find that perfect off-site venue, we are here to assist in every way. We are here to help insure the event is as successful as it can be!
Welcome Letters From Local Government Officials Let us help with letters of welcome from key government officials. Fill out the request form for officials welcome letters. We will take care of contacting the official offices, and once the letters are complete, we will send them to you.
News Media Services Convention Services department will provide a complete listing of media contacts for publicity coverage by local radio stations, newspaper and televisions stations.
Outside of the Box Have a request that is “out of the ordinary”? From a Mark Twain impersonator to Camel Races in Virginia City, we are experts in “out of the ordinary.” Just ask and we will do our best to assist.
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Destination Information Complimentary destination brochures are provided based on attendance and total room nights. We recommend placing brochures in your registration area or welcome table. We are happy to deliver directly to your hotel, coordinating with your arrival.
Registration Assistance - available for a nominal fee “Pleasant, flexible and professional”…is how meeting planners describe our registration staff. They are ready to work their magic for your convention…put them on your team! ■■ Registration Assistance - From registration to data entry, conference bag preparation to room monitoring, let uniformed, professional staff assist with the event. Customer service is our goal and reliability is our promise. ■■ Requests for staffing need to be made 30 days prior to your event. This will insure we have proper time to work out your schedule and get the staff notified. All requests are handled on a first-come, first-serve basis. ■■ We would be happy to discuss your staffing needs and provide a copy of our Policy and Guidelines. Please contact Convention Services at 775-827-7639 or bkriens@renotahoeusa.com.
Thunderbird Lake Tahoe
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Outlets at Legends Sparks
SO MANY, MANY REASONS: While the Reasons to Book Reno Tahoe Are Endless, Here Are Just a Few of the Highlights Multiple facilities, attractions and 15,600 hotel rooms within 10 minutes of the airport Direct access to RSCVA owned or managed venues Many independent hotels offering greater flexibility Affordability + Value = Greater ROI Relaxed labor rules means greater affordability 120 ights per day Coffee under $40 a gallon New, FREE convention app
An array of dining options from all-you-can-eat buffets to nationally recognized restaurants Outdoor adventure abounds with 18 ski resorts, 51 golf courses, mountain biking, hiking and more Averages of over 300 days of sunshine per year The RSCVA team of experts is eager to help you create an unforgettable event
Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority P.O. Box 837 Reno, NV 89504 MeetRenoTahoe.com