October Newsletter

Features

• Reno-Tahoe International Airport is Your Gateway to Ski and Winter Adventure
• Fall Reno-Tahoe Stay and Play Deals Now Available
• Ski Season On The Way
• Events and Attractions Throughout the Region
• Reno-Tahoe News

Reno-Tahoe International Airport is Your Gateway to Ski and Winter Adventure

Now’s the time to begin making those ski trip plans. And if you’re wondering about the best way to get to Reno-Tahoe, we’ve got your options. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport offers over 160 daily nonstop flights to and from 19 destinations, while offering numerous same-plane, direct flights as well as countless connection opportunities to anywhere in the country. There are as many as 49 different flight combinations each day from the Washington DC area, 19 unique options from Atlanta, 21 from Dallas-Fort Worth and at least 39 different ways to get here from New York. So what does this mean for you? Flying to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport means you’ll be on the slopes quick with the closest base resort located less then 30 minutes away. You’ll be on lifts and down the hill before you know it.

Fall Reno-Tahoe Stay and Play Deals Now Available

Circus Circus Reno Fall into Fun Promotion
Join Circus Circus Reno for the Fall Into Fun promotion! Stay at Circus Circus Reno from now until October 31, 2007 and receive a great room rate as well as 40 free Midway plays! Our Midway of Fun is entertaining for all ages with 28 carnival and 48 redemption games plus free world-class circus shows featuring performers from China, Argentina, Switzerland and Mexico! So come join us and put a little Circus in your life! To reserve your room in the Fall Into Fun promotion, visit circusreno.com today!

A Fall Escape with the Eldorado Hotel Casino’s Fabulous Fall Getaway**
Fall into the lap of luxury with the Eldorado’s Fabulous Fall Getaway starting now through November 4, 2007. This seasonal special includes a discounted room rate with savings of up to 40 percent, along with services and amenities sure to help you forget about the stress of everyday life. This special offer includes rates as low as $59 midweek and $115 on weekends through October 8, 2007. The discounts get even more fabulous starting October 9 when rates are $55 midweek and $109 on weekends through November 4, 2007.** For more information, call the Eldorado at 1-800-648-5966 or 775-786-5700 in Nevada or visit the Eldorado online. **Blackout dates apply**

Ski Season On the Way...

Time to Start Thinking about Skiing Lake Tahoe
Snow has arrived at Lake Tahoe, which means it’s time to start think about planning your winter vacation – to Lake Tahoe. Here seven world-class resorts – Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe™, Sierra-at-Tahoe® and Squaw Valley USA – offer unparalleled skiing and riding, majestic mountains and the awesome beauty of North America’s largest alpine lake, all enhanced by unmatched entertainment and nightlife.  When you consider that Lake Tahoe has more terrain than any other U.S. ski destination, an average of 400 inches of snow annually and 300 days of sunshine plus easy access from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, it makes for an easy decision when planning your next ski vacation.  Book great packages and learn more.

Stay and Ski Packages from the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Winter fun is around the corner, so book a fabulous Sierra ski/snowboard package now! Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is your winter destination with customized individual and group ski/snowboard packages, starting at only $69 per person! Packages include shuttle transportation to various ski resorts, luxury hotel accommodations, year-round outdoor heated spa and complimentary ski/snowboard storage. Atlantis is closer to more area ski resorts than any other Reno casino-resort! A quick thirty to forty-five minute drive puts you at one of more than twelve world-class ski resorts, many with stunning views of Lake Tahoe! Mix and match resorts for the ultimate ski/snowboard package! Call toll-free (877) 348-0003 or visit online.

Events and Attractions Throughout the Region

Carson City Has Ghostly Adventures and Statehood Celebration in October
This year’s popular Carson City Ghost Walk, themed “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” features 90-minute walking tours along one-mile of the historic Kit Carson Trail on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Haunted Weekend” includes events throughout spooky Gardnerville, Mottsville Cemetery and a ghost walk through Genoa. Community wide celebration of Nevada’s admittance to the Union features annual Nevada Day Parade – themed “Mysteries of Nevada – Area 51.” The parade starts at 8 a.m. with a hot-air balloon launch on Carson Street followed by a flyover at 10 a.m. Other events include the RSVP Carnival, Beard Contest, and Grand Ball at Piper’s Opera House. For more information, call 1-800-NEVADA-1 or visit online.

North Lake Tahoe’s Fabulous Fall Celebration
A Fabulous Fall Celebration is underway in North Lake Tahoe. The Kings Beach Passport to Dining, October 4, highlights the cuisine of North Lake Tahoe restaurants, as does the Elegant Affair, November 16, at the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City. The Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop showcases historic downtown Truckee with wine tasting and appetizers by local restaurants October 6 and sweet-toothed travelers get their fill at the annual Chocolate Festival November 3. Other events include: the 20th Annual Indian Summer Golf Classic at Jack Nicklaus’ Old Greenwood in Truckee October 5; Tahoe City Harvest Festival October 6-13; Truckee River Day October 14; The Village at Squaw’s Great Pumpkin Festival October 26-31; and the Village’s Festival of Lights November 25-30. More information is available online.

Top-Name Entertainment Heat Up the Silver Legacy Resort Casino
Silver Legacy Resort Casino, home to Reno’s Best Entertainment, welcomes the unique sound of Frank Sinatra Jr. on October 5 at 9 p.m. for one special night as he pays homage to his father, the singer and the music that defines the Sinatra legend by performing “Sinatra Sings Sinatra.” On October 6 at 8 p.m. see high-energy 80’s pop rockers the Go-Go’s, known for their hits “We Got The Beat” and “Vacation” and on October 19 at 9 p.m., funny man and Blue Collar Comedy Tour veteran Bill Engvall returns for a hilarious performance. Check out Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club, the nationally known comedy club has shows Tuesday – Sunday and features tomorrow up and coming comedy stars today. For tickets and information visit online.

Charlie Palmer, Reno’s First Celebrity Chef, Brings his Menu to the Grand Sierra Resort
The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino has two world renowned restaurants, Charlie Palmer Steak and FIN FISH. Both restaurants are under the direction of Charlie Palmer, Reno’s first celebrity chef. Seating more than 200, Charlie Palmer Steak offers a wide selection of entrees. Guests may enjoy the asparagus and duck prosciutto salad complemented with baby frisee, shaved fennel, sherry vinaigrette and fried egg, one of many favorites.Palmer extends his turf to the surf with his premier seafood concept, FIN FISH, a 70 seat eatery offering wide-ranging seafood favorites and a raw bar. Guests can enjoy the ahi tuna tartar served with citrus ponzu diakon and sesame crisp or the seafood tower consisting of Maine lobster, prawns, clams, oysters and Dungeness crab. Visit the Grand Sierra Resort for more.

Reno-Tahoe News

Greater Reno-Tahoe: A Nice Place to Visit, a Great Place to Live!
While millions of people visit Greater Reno-Tahoe every year and every season to enjoy its spectacular outdoor recreation and exciting night life, the region is experiencing unprecedented economic diversification represented by growth in non-gaming industries creating demand for skilled professionals. The region is home to global companies that offer prime job opportunities including Microsoft Licensing, Intuit, US Bank and International Game Technology. The many professional opportunities combined with low crime, lack of congestion and an affordable cost of living mean that people who live in Greater Reno-Tahoe enjoy a more balanced pace of life; allowing time for interests, family and friends. With four distinct seasons and nestled in the Sierra Nevada’s, Greater Reno-Tahoe is a place where skilled professionals enjoy year-round recreation and fulfilling careers. Explore more online.

Elvis and the Blue Man Group Featured in State Tourism Ad Campaign
The Nevada Commission on Tourism is running an award-winning national ad campaign that features “Entertainment Icons” Elvis and the Blue Man Group experiencing outdoor adventure opportunities at Lake Tahoe. The humorous Elvis ad, running on Fox News, the Travel Channel, Discovery and Discovery Science, shows Elvis characters – not professional impersonators -- tearing along the Flume Trail above Lake Tahoe, black wigs askew and red capes flapping, with magnificent views of the lake. The Blue Man Group is portrayed in print ads with the trio in a kayak and raft on blue water beneath a blue sky. The ad can be seen in National Geographic Adventure, Sunset, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel and other magazines.

John Ascuaga’s Nugget Undergoes a $15-million Room Renovation
A $15-million room renovation is planned for the East Tower at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. At once “comfortably contemporary and soothingly sophisticated,” the complete interior remodel features modern lines, rich hues, plasma televisions, granite accents, marble flooring, luxury bedding, coffee pots and wireless high-speed internet access. Renovations will begin in October, one or two floors at a time. The first rooms will be ready late 2007. John Ascuaga’s Nugget is a luxury, family-owned resort, featuring more than 1,600 hotel rooms and an array of first-class amenities including eight award-winning restaurants, nearly 1,300 slot machines, table games, Bingo, live poker, promotions, tournaments, 110,000 square-feet of meeting space, a year-round atrium pool, world-class entertainment, full-service salon and health club, complete business center, and scheduled airport shuttle service.

South Lake Tahoe’s Latest Addition Features Convention Space, Hotel, Spa and More
The Chateau at Heavenly Village, located in South Shore Lake Tahoe, will feature 71,000- square-feet of convention and pre-function area, luxury condo-hotels, a spa and retail shops. RockResorts International, LLC, a luxury hotel company owned by Vail Resorts, Inc., will operate the project. The area’s largest convention center will accommodate concerts, large convention groups and various exhibits. The space holds 1,600 for conference/banquet assembly and 4,400 for events/concerts. An outdoor swimming pool is planned, along with a 1.5-acre park and restaurants with convenient underground parking for 717 vehicles. Currently, the site is completing mass excavation and pouring concrete. Projected completion date is early winter 2009. The project is a partnership among the Lake Tahoe Development Co, RockResorts, and the City of South Lake Tahoe. Learn more online.