The perfect fusion of inspiration and productivity 

By Eming Piansay

Whether you’ve come to play, explore the outdoors or hold a gathering of your favorite people, Reno/Tahoe packs a punch of engaging offerings and stellar spaces.

Planners can host a team-building exercise in the Sierras, where participants can ski or snowboard, or head to Lake Tahoe for kayaking, paddleboarding or hiking.

Planners have a vast selection of venues between Tahoe and Reno that will thrill and entertain any guest.

Contacts

Visit Reno Tahoe

Jennifer Abdinoor, regional director of convention sales

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Shaun Tracy, regional director of convention sales

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Emily Flynn, regional director of convention sales

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Misty Sparks, regional director of convention sales

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David Diomedes, regional director of convention sales

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5 Reasons Why Planners Love It Here

Aerial of ground murals in downtown Reno
Ground murals, downtown Reno

For Golf Lovers. Reno is an excellent location for attendees to practice golfing. Guests can choose from Washoe County Golf Course, LakeRidge Golf Course, Wolf Run Golf Course, ArrowCreek Golf Course and Red Hawk Golf Course. Lake Tahoe also has many options, including Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Incline Village Championship Golf Course, Old Greenwood, Gray’s Crossing and Coyote Moon Golf Course.

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Hiking. Grab the team and head out to Reno’s popular hiking trails, including the Oxbow Nature Study Area Trail, Tom Cooke Trail, Huffaker Park, Mira Loma Urban Trail, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Keystone Canyon Trail and Peavine Peak Trail.

Skiing and snowboarding. If your group is interested in hanging out on the ski slopes, Lake Tahoe has many ski spots, including Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Soda Springs and Kirkwood. Whether you are a beginner or a skilled on the slopes, Lake Tahoe has something for everyone.

Camping. Imagine your team huddled around a campfire, looking up at the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains. Bring your campers, tents and creative ideas, and make the outdoors the biggest boardroom the Earth can offer. Davis Creek Regional Park and Washoe Lake State Park are great options.

Public Art. If you wander through Reno, you’ll stumble upon the wide selection of public art. City Plaza houses two former art pieces from Burning Man, and both downtown and the MidTown District are home to 100 murals painted by local, national and international artists.

 

5 Great Places to Meet

Margaritaville Resort exterior

At the heart of Lake Tahoe, among the mountain peaks and blue water, Margaritaville Resort is a short walk from Heavenly Mountain Resort for planners who want to get their guests on the ski slopes.

Over 6,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, 7 meeting rooms and 399 guest rooms

Aerial of Edgewood Tahoe Resort

Edgewood Tahoe Resort offers planners a 3,000-square-foot ballroom and an 18-hole lakeside golf course. A lakefront clubhouse is also available for events.

7,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 5 meeting rooms and 154 guest rooms 

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Peppermill Reno indoor pool

Peppermill Reno’s generous meeting space offerings include the Tuscany, Capri and Naples Ballrooms. Attendees can also utilize the many wellness offerings at the spa and salon.

106,000 sq. ft. of meeting space

Reno-Sparks Convention interior

Reno-Sparks Convention Center allows planners to host virtual and hybrid events with the Reno-Sparks Convention Center’s i-Studio, which can be used for virtual meetings, keynote speakers, panel discussions and presentations.

600,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and 53 meeting rooms

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa–Reno exterior

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa—Reno offers a roundtrip airport shuttle service, free valet parking, a year-round indoor pool and an outdoor whirlpool spa.

33,122 sq. ft. of meeting space; 22 meeting rooms and 824 guest rooms 

This article appears in the March 2025 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.