Sponsor Spotlight: Visit Reno Tahoe

A True Reno-vation: How Economic Growth is Elevating the Meetings and Conventions Experience in Reno Tahoe

For meeting and event planners always on the lookout for destinations that balance dynamic business infrastructure with extraordinary attendee experiences, Reno Tahoe is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. Securing a top spot among the country's best-performing large cities for economic momentum, job growth, and tech investment, the region is no longer just a beloved getaway; it has solidified its status as a thriving business and innovation hub.

 This surging economic energy is redefining the region’s hospitality and event landscape. Driven by pro-business policies, lifestyle appeal, and forward-thinking commercial investment, Reno Tahoe is constantly upgrading the ways it welcomes groups, conventions, and corporate travelers.

Infrastructure In Full Flight: The MoreRNO Modernization

Getting attendees to your event is smoother than ever thanks to MoreRNO, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport’s sweeping multi-year infrastructure program. Designed to meet the demands of the region's growth, MoreRNO has already delivered major expansions, including a brand-new ticketing hall and upgraded loop roads, while breaking ground on cutting-edge new A and B concourses, a streamlined Ground Transportation Center, and expanded passenger amenities. It’s an airport upgrade built to service the next generation of travel, ensuring your attendees enjoy effortless arrivals from curb to conference room.

New and Reimagined Spaces for Work and Play

Commercial developers and resort partners are betting big on the "Biggest Little City," creating fresh off-site options and creative districts that make ideal backdrops for networking and incentive itineraries:

The GSR Arena: Representing the largest private capital investment in Reno's history, the landmark $435 million, 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena at Grand Sierra Resort is transforming the 140-acre property into a 24/7 entertainment and lifestyle district. Complete with premium hospitality clubs, luxury suites, and a fan-focused central plaza, this state-of-the-art venue elevates Reno's capacity for major large-scale assemblies, concerts, and corporate buyouts.

J Resort & The 4th Street Corridor: Injecting fresh energy into downtown Reno, this core resort property features modernized hospitality, vibrant festival grounds, and curated public art that anchors an entirely revitalized urban corridor.

Creative Hubs & Mixed-Use Districts: Destinations like the Reno Public Market (transforming a former mall into a vibrant community marketplace of local food, retail, and open gathering spaces) and the thriving MidTown District give meeting attendees endless walkable options for off-site dining, local craft brews, and boutique shopping.

Build It, and They Will Come

Reno Tahoe proves that when a region invests in its core infrastructure, the meetings and conventions sector also reaps the rewards. By pairing high-desert adventure with world-class meeting venues, seamless air connectivity, and a booming business ecosystem, Reno Tahoe delivers unforgettable delegate experiences.

Ready to discover what’s new in the Biggest Little City for your next meeting or incentive program? Connect with Shaun Tracy, MPI Georgia member and your dedicated Visit Reno Tahoe representative to start planning your group's next chapter.