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Reno Tahoe Arts and Culture
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Reno Tahoe is home to many who have a passion for ideas. The perception of Reno Tahoe’s art scene is different for everyone. Influences from Burning Man, Native American and the traditional western culture are spotted throughout the area. The shore of Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe is the perfect setting for a summer-long Shakespeare Festival. Artown, primarily celebrated in July, boasts hundreds of free events for the community, and has grown to a year-round movement.
The Nevada Museum of Art is located in downtown Reno and is the only nationally accredited art museum in the state of Nevada, an honor only 5% of all museums in the United States have earned. The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts is a 1,500-seat venue and is the largest performing arts facility in northern Nevada. Its distinct gold geodesic dome roof is an art piece in itself. And as the gateway to Burning Man, the Reno Tahoe area is rich with an artistic diversity spanning myriad genres, from static to performance. Other popular art facilities include the Stremmel Gallery, Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, McKinley Arts & Culture Center, North Lake Tahoe Arts Center and Brϋka Theatre.
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New Adventure Day Trip Added!
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Now Accepting Requests!
Hit the slopes, experience the deep blue colors of Lake Tahoe, or travel back in time to the Old West. Adventure day trips are now public! Log in to submit your requests to participate.
Full list with detailed information available on the GWS Adventure Day page.
All Adventure Day itineraries are subject to change.
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All registrants are invited to choose from any of these exciting offerings:
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Go West Summit Founder and President Honored at Governor's Conference
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Mary Motsenbocker is honored to have been recognized by Colorado’s Governor Hickenlooper at the annual Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference 2016. The three-day event took place in Breckenridge, Colorado. Governor Hickenlooper’s speech covered the booming success of tourism in the American West, his personal experience in the industry, and his goal to continue the growth of Colorado’s tourism industry.
As Governor Hickenlooper began to wrap up his speech, his narrative made its way back through the years to the period of time when Colorado’s tourism budget was non-existent. He took this opportunity to honor several key industry leaders who kept the tourism industry afloat in Colorado (without state assistance). Among these key industry leaders, was Mary Motsenbocker, President of International Tourism Marketing and founder of Go West Summit. Governor Hickenlooper thanked these instrumental individuals, asked for a round of applause, and finished with inspirational goals for the state’s tourism industry to pursue.
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Buyer Recruitment in Full Swing!
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Go West Summit is hard at work to recruit international tour operators and media from around the globe to attend Go West Summit 2017 in Reno / Tahoe. Working with the U.S. Commercial Service embassy representatives and airline partners, Go West is able to attract the highest-quality international tour operators and travel trade media to work with attending suppliers. We are currently recruiting from China, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom, Malaysia, India, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, and both South & Central Americas. These promising attendees will become instrumental in the creation of international business into the American West through appointments and connections made at Go West Summit.
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2017 Advertising Rates Unchanged
The Go West Summit Resource Manual is a comprehensive resource guide containing complete supplier and tour
operator profiles, itinerary building tools and more. It is designed as a year-long planning resource guide.
Distributed to every registered Go West Summit attendee in both print and digital form, this is a don’t miss opportunity to draw special attention to your organization.
Rate Sheet
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Suppliers are looking to Go West Summit to expand our tour operator network. Every new buyer registration purchase includes a COMPLIMENTARY registration to help spread the word to other qualified buyers. Buyers may pass along the promo code, or keep it for themselves and register for free next year!* Currently registered buyers already have a promo code waiting for them.
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QUICK GWS 2017 FACTS
- Pre-negotiated buyer room rate: $89 (NO RESORT FEE!)
- Adventure Day: LIVE!
- FAM Trips: LIVE!
- Complimentary airport and evening event transportation.
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Reno Tahoe USA, Travel Nevada, and their partners have pulled together some truly unforgettable adventures for all registered buyers. Log on now to submit your requests to participate.
Click the links below to view the itineraries.
Itineraries are subject to change.
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- How many travelers were produced from the 2016 Summit? Results from our survey indicate that over the 18 months following Go West 2016, buyers are expected to bring 3,626,203 visitors into the US directly because of the show.
- How much business was booked on the show floor in 2016? Buyers signed contracts on the floor worth $7,118,254
- What is the dollar return on investment (ROI) for GWS 2016? Go West will result in a stunning $172,287,905 in business over 18 months following GWS 2016.
- Result? $3.67 Billion USD produced for suppliers throughout Go West Summit’s history.
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Hotel Booking Links Active
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Go West Summit has negotiated a reduced rate for both
buyers ($89) and
suppliers ($119). Registered users are invited to log in to view their personalized weblink to book their room. All hotel reservations are subject to a final verification by Go West Summit staff.
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Get an international visitation BOOST by hosting a Go West Summit!
- Four Complimentary GWS Registrations
- Direct and Private Access to Buyers
- Ability to Showcase Destination to an International Audience
- Unprecedented Access to Registrant Data
- Long-Lasting Residual Benefits
- Immediate Financial and Room Night Boost
These are just a few of the benefits available to you as the destination sponsor. Go West Summit is now accepting proposals for our 2019 event and we hope you will consider joining our long list (almost three decades now!) of destinations that have benefited from hosting the show. Click here for a quick peek of room night and meeting space requirements then contact us if you'd like to learn more.
Our clear timeline and straightforward requirements make hosting a Go West Summit possible even if you're a one-person show! Multiple host sponsor opportunities means you can generate revenue by inviting your partners to present their products and services to our registrants.
Don't miss this opportunity to increase your destination's international visitation!
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Registration Details
BUYER
Primary Delegate: $345 FOR TWO REGISTRATIONS!
PRIMARY REGISTRATION PACKAGE INCLUDES
One Delegate Badge • One Set of Appointments • Reduced Rates at Atlantis Resort • 1 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners • Delegate Profile Directory • “Best of the West” Itineraries • Complimentary or Reduced Adventure Day Rates • Buyers Invited to Participate in Reno Hotel Site Tour
TO ATTEND
BUYER REGISTRATION FEE
In an effort to continue to attract and showcase unique suppliers that our international buyers will not find at larger, more expensive shows, GWS has implemented a small buyer registration rate to offset increased event attendance and costs. With our recent buyer growth, incremental annual adjustments to the supplier registration rate alone is no longer a viable solution to invite nearly a third of the registrants to attend at no registration cost. Each paid buyer registration includes one complimentary registration to help spread the word to other qualified buyers. You may pass along the promo code or keep it for yourself to use in 2018.
Go West Summit remains dedicated to serving travel suppliers in our 15-state region and maintaining a product that is one of the best investments in the tourism industry.
2017 Brochure Available
Here
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Go West Summit
GoWestSummit.com
6420 S Quebec St. Englewood, CO, USA 80111
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Go West Summit
introduces the world's top international tour operators to specialty suppliers offering tourism-related products or services in the American West. February 20-23, 2017, Go West Summit partners with Reno Tahoe USA and Travel Nevada to present the ultimate business-to-business tourism convention experience with a side of adventure!
*2017 promotional codes only valid until 2018. Buyers cannot apply their complimentary registration to the 2017 event. Think of it as a "buy one get one free."
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