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Speakers

Michael Alonso

Mr. Alonso's practice includes gaming and liquor licensing, land use, legislation and lobbying and real estate transactions. He appears regularly... View Bio

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2009 Legislative Issues Affecting Tourism, December 8, 2:00 pm

Alfredo Alonso

Mr. Alonso is a principal in Lewis and Roca's Government Relations Practice Group. He works extensively in both northern and... View Bio

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2009 Legislative Issues Affecting Tourism, December 8, 2:00 pm

Michonne Ascuaga

Michonne Ascuaga is the CEO of John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, NV. One of four children... View Bio

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25 Years Forward – Northern Nevada Resorts CEO Panel Discussion, Dec. 9, 8:45 am

Krys Bart, A.A.E.

Krys T. Bart is the President/CEO for the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, and is responsible for leading and directing the Reno-Tahoe International... View Bio

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State of the Airline Travel Industry, Dec. 9, 10:15 am

Michael Becker

Michael Becker is a leader in the mobile marketing industry, assuming the roles of industry entrepreneur, volunteer, and academic.... View Bio

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On the Go with Mobile, December 9, 2:00 pm

Brent Boynton

Main anchor and assistant news director Brent Boynton came back to television news and back to KOLO-8 News Now in... View Bio

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Master of Ceremonies, Dec.8-9, check schedule for times

Senator Richard Bryan

Former U.S. Senator Richard H. Bryan is a shareholder at Lionel Sawyer & Collins and is a member of the... View Bio

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25th Anniversary Awards Ceremony Dinner, 6:00 pm, December 9

Mayor Bob Cashell

Bob Cashell was elected Mayor of Reno in November, 2002. He served as Lieutenant Governor of Nevada from 1982 to... View Bio

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Evening Reception, Dec. 8, 5:30 pm

Rick Chapman

Rick Chapman’s hospitality career spans 30 years in the industry. Beginning in 1978 with the MGM Grand Reno,... View Bio

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25th Anniversary Awards Ceremony Dinner, December 9, 6:00 pm

Frank Fahrenkopf, Jr.

Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., is president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA). In his role as the chief... View Bio

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State of the Gaming Industry , Dec. 8, 1:30 pm

John Farahi

John Farahi has been Co-Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Monarch Casino Resort, parent company of... View Bio

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25 Years Forward - Northern Nevda Resorts CEO Panel Discussion, Dec. 9, 8:45 am

Larry Friedman

Larry Friedman is Deputy Director of Sales and Industry Partners for the Nevada Commission on Tourism. In this position... View Bio

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Driving Tourism through Destination Marketing , Dec. 8, 3:00

Maurice Gallagher

Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. has been actively involved in the management of Allegiant Air since June 2001 and has served... View Bio

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State of the Airline Travel Industry , Dec. 9, 10:15 am

Governor Jim Gibbons

Jim Gibbons was born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, and attended Nevada public schools and universities. Jim earned... View Bio

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Opening Remarks, Dec. 8, 1:10 pm

Erik Hastings

WABC Travel Host Erik Hastings , is doing what he was born to do: Travel, meet and interact with people... View Bio

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Using Humor to Hook Visitors, Dec 9, 1:00PM

Toni Koster

Toni Koster has spent the better part of her life in the field of tour and travel. Her achievement... View Bio

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Recession Reality – How to Stay Competitive in a Challenging Economy, Dec. 9, 2:00 pm

Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki

Brian K. Krolicki was elected as Nevada’s Lieutenant Governor in November 2006. As Lieutenant Governor, Brian is President of... View Bio

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Opeing Remarks, Evening Reception, and Awards Dinner, December 8-9, check schedule for times

Mike Larragueta

Mr. Mike Larragueta joined The Venetian Resort~Hotel~Casino as Director of Leisure Sales in October 2001. Mike has since been promoted... View Bio

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Recession Reality – How to Stay Competitive in a Challenging Economy, Dec. 9, 2:00

Ryan Larsen

Ryan Larsen has a Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and in Spanish Language and... View Bio

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Welcoming the International Visitor, Dec. 9, 2:00 pm

John McGinnes

John R. McGinnes is Director of Sales of the Eldorado Hotel Casino in Reno, NV where he oversees the full... View Bio

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Recession Reality – How to Stay Competitive in a Challenging Economy, Dec. 9, 2:00

Joseph Michelli, Ph.D.

Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., is an internationally sought-after speaker, organizational psychologist, and business consultant who has been described as “catching... View Bio

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Keynote Presentation, Dec 9, 11:30AM

Bob Montgomery

Bob is the Vice President of Properties for Southwest Airlines in Dallas, Texas, and is responsible for acquiring and developing... View Bio

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State of the Airline Travel Industry, Dec. 9, 10:15 am

Valerie Moon

A native of Winnipeg Canada, Val moved with her family between Minneapolis, Fargo-Moorhead and Winnipeg for several years before finally... View Bio

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25th Anniversary Awards Dinner, Dec. 9, 6:00 pm

Khrysti Nazzaro

Khrysti Nazzaro, Director of Optimized Services, joined MoreVisibility in 2006 and brings years of experience from the publishing industry. Her... View Bio

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Get Found Online: Web site Search Engine Optimization for the Tourism Industry, Dec. 9, 3:00 pm

Don Newman

Don Newman is the Executive Director of the Elko Convention and Visitors Authority and Elko Convention Center. His... View Bio

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Driving Tourism through Destination Marketing, Dec. 8, 3:00 pm

Beth Nickerson

Beth is the new Director of Partner Marketing for Travelocity leading the team responsible for managing hotel and destination partnerships... View Bio

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Recession Reality – How to Stay Competitive in a Challenging Economy, Dec. 9, 2:00 pm

Ellen Oppenheim

Ellen Oppenheim is President/CEO of the RSCVA. Prior to accepting this position, Ms. Oppenheim was the Deputy Chief of Neighborhood... View Bio

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Driving Tourism through Destination Marketing, December 8, 3:00 pm

Howard Putnam

Howard Putnam was raised on an Iowa farm and learned to fly out of a pasture in his Father's J-3... View Bio

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State of the Airline Travel Industry, Dec. 9, 10:15 am

Rossi Ralenkotter

As President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Rossi Ralenkotter is responsible for marketing Las... View Bio

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Driving Tourism through Destination Marketing , Dec. 8, 3:00 pm

Cynthia Richter

Cynthia has spent ten years as a strategic planner, investigating, analyzing, interviewing and understanding peoples’ behaviors and motivations. She... View Bio

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The Fundamental Truths of Connecting to Women Travelers, Dec. 9, 3:00 pm

Jeff Rosser

Jeff Rosser is a Regional Marketing Manager for Southwest Airlines Vacations and is responsible for all marketing initiative execution and... View Bio

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Recession Reality – How to Stay Competitive in a Challenging Economy, Dec. 9, 2:00 pm

Sam Shad

Sam Shad is a household name in northern Nevada, where his face and voice are as instantly recognizable as an... View Bio

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2009 Legislative Issues Affecting Tourism; 25 Years Forward – Northern Nevada Resorts CEO Panel Discussion, Dec. 8-9, See schedule for times

Joanne Smith

Joanne Smith is senior vice president of In-Flight Service for Delta Air Lines at its world headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.... View Bio

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State of the Airline Travel Industry , Dec. 9, 10:15 am

Martie Sparks

Martie Sparks is Vice President of Catering & Convention Services for Mandalay Bay.Martie oversees the daily operations of the Catering... View Bio

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Delivering a Completely Green Event, December 9, 3:00 pm

Ralph Witsell

Ralph Witsell brings a diverse background in travel to the RSCVA, including 12 years with American Airlines Vacations, the world’s... View Bio

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Selling the Destination - Leisure Sales Panel Discussion, Dec. 9, 2:00 pm