RENO SPARKS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY
A public body promoting tourism and managing regional event facilities.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1959
- Employees
- 300
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
- Subsidiaries
- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, National Bowling Stadium, Reno Events Center, Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, Wildcreek Golf Course
About
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is a public-sector marketing agency that drives convention, tourism, and hospitality growth across Washoe County. Founded in 1959 as the Washoe County Fair and Recreation Board, RSCVA promotes Northern Nevada by attracting overnight visitors to hotels, resorts, and events through targeted marketing, sales, and event programming. Unlike most visitor bureaus, RSCVA owns and operates a portfolio of convention and event venues, giving it direct control over the visitor experience and operational efficiency. Its mission centers on boosting the local economy and quality of life by fostering sustainable tourism and meeting-center activity. RSCVA’s core services include convention planning, tourism promotion, visitor services, hospitality coordination, and travel facilitation.