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Draft Planks:Based on public meetings following are the recognized key issues that the RSCVA Strategic Plan will focus on as well as some example measures of success. Increase Convention Sales and Marketing – Top priority to sell destination as place to do business (i.e. conventions, tradeshows and meetings), while also leveraging the group facility assets to ...

RSCVA Strategic Plan12.14.06Board WorkshopMeeting Notes Group Input Exercise on RSVCA Core Services and Budget Allocation Percentage Non-Fixed Costs                            Current %       Group Input %Facility Operations                          41.8%                     13.6%Golf Operations                                11.9%                         0%Special Events                                 1.9%                    15.5%Convention Sales                             17%                    35.5%Tourism and Marketing                    15%                   29.1%Room Tax Collections                        1.7%                1.8%General and Administration               0%                 1.8%Visitor Centers/Services                  0.7%                2.7%Draft Planks: Based on public meetings following are the recognized key issues that the RSCVA Strategic Plan will focus on as well as some example measures ...

Tuesday, December 5th5:30-7:30 pmHyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Incline VillageMartis Peak Rooms A,B,C RSCVA Strategic PlanPublic Input Meeting12.05.06  Notes:Key IssuesWhat is the reason that people come to Reno-Tahoe? Gaming is obvious….what about why does a convention come? Tahoe, recreation, cultural, history etc. Does RSCVA have the interest, budget and research needed to address? RSCVA should have the name Tahoe ...

The mission of the RSCVA is to attract overnight visitors to Reno-Tahoe through tourism marketing, convention sales and facilities operations, to stay in area lodging facilities and enjoy the amenities, attractions and events available, thereby enhancing the quality of life and economic vitality of Northern Nevada.

The special events funding process has varied over the years and needs to be reexamined and solidfied to give the organization a policy that will be followed for the next 3 - 5 years. Staff initiated a workshop taking place on November 14th at 3 p.m. to solicit ideas and feedback from event producers to ...

 RSCVA Strategic PlanPublic Input Meeting11.20.06  Notes:Key IssuesReduce operational spending and increase budget for sales and marketing. More marketing = more travelers = more room tax. The RSCVA has no business being in the golf course business. Many competent businesses in our area are managing golf courses – now there are more than 50 in our area. ...

Strategic planning is a systematic process by which an organization anticipates and plans for its future by undertaking an examination of the organization and its environment by those who have a stake in its future success. It results in a written document that serves as a blueprint to guide the organization towards its future goals. ...

 In order to provide you many opportunities to stay involved regularly please refer to the strategic plan web site at www.visitrenotahoe.com/strategicplan. A strategic plan blog by Ellen Oppenheim, President & CEO will highlight important topics as we progress through the process and we encourage your feedback.

Public Input Meeting NotesOverallRaise the quality of people’s perspectivePresident & CEO who wants more from the communityMission Statement Comments·         RSCVA can’t do alone, needs community partnerships, collaborative approach, teamwork·         Stakesholders should be represented into the mission statement; develop a stronger brand awareness for AAP to the business standpoint, disconnect between Reno – Tahoe and the ...

Public Input Meeting NotesKey IssuesNew mission better than old - puts meat on the bones.Heritage tourism (history) is very important. Specifically RSCVA promotes heritage tourism reasonably well, but seems like an after-thought. Needs more focus on the value of the heritage of northern Nevada? Travel Industry of America sites that heritage travelers spend $623 vs. ...