Travel Nevada welcomes international travel professionals on an exhilarating road trip of the “Silver State”

19 June 2025: Travel Nevada recently welcomed a select group of high-profile travel professionals from Australia, Canada, Mexico, Germany and the United Kingdom, inviting them to “Get A Little Out There” and discover the diverse experiences that define the Silver State. 

The Multi-Market Trailblazer FAM Tour, hosted by Travel Nevada took place from 26 to 31 May 2025, and included agents from The Curated Traveller and Playford Travel (Australia), The Travel Agent Next Door (Canada), CANUSA Touristik (Germany), Vista Travel – a Hays Travel affiliate (UK),  and Mundo Joven (Mexico). International participants were selected based on their recent registration and successful completion of the  Travel Nevada Trailblazers education program for travel agents.

The itinerary was crafted to introduce these global travel industry leaders to Nevada’s unique attractions and resorts, vibrant city life to breathtaking natural landscapes, culminating in an unforgettable road trip adventure. 

This immersive journey highlighted Nevada’s remarkable blend of natural beauty, western heritage, and elevated hospitality—reinforcing its position as a diverse, welcoming destination for international travellers.

The group’s journey began in Reno, Nevada’s “Biggest Little City,” where they were welcomed at the luxurious Grand Sierra Resort and enjoyed a welcome dinner at the on-site restaurant, Uno Mas Modern Mexican. From there, the trailblazers embarked on a road trip through the heart of the Silver State, visiting Fallon, Virginia City, Carson Valley, South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village in North Lake Tahoe, Carson City, before returning to Reno. 

Highlights of the trip included:

• A historic walking tour of Virginia City, where the group stepped back in time to the days of the silver rush.

• Experiencing Fallon, regarded as the “Oasis of Nevada,” on a walking tour of Maine Street followed by lunch at local-favourite, Courtyard Cafe & Bakery.

• A culinary and cultural evening at JT Basque Bar & Dining Room in Gardnerville.

• Outdoor adventure at Lake Tahoe, including an elegant breakfast at the luxurious Edgewood Tahoe, an e-bike ride along the scenic Flume Trail, and a breathtaking MS Dixie II cruise on Emerald Bay.

• A visit to the Tahoe Environmental Research Center, offering insight into sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship.

• Walks along Carson City’s Governor’s Mansion and Federal Hotel.

• Hotel and casino site tours at some of the region’s top properties including Grand Sierra Resort, Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Caesars Republic South Lake Tahoe, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe, Edgewood Tahoe, Carson Valley Inn, Federal Hotel Downtown Carson City, The Row (Caesars Entertainment), and the newly transformed J Resort in downtown Reno.

• A high-energy grand finale at the Banana Ball World Tour game at Greater Nevada Field, where the group cheered on the Party Animals vs. Texas Tailgaters.
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Nevada Trailblazers exploring Northern Nevada. Featuring Elsa Gomez of Travel Nevada, Rosemary Spiteri of The Curated Traveller, Anna Powell of Playford Travel (Australia), Carrie McNallie of The Travel Agent Next Door (Canada), Ann-Christin Rabe of CANUSA Touristik (Germany), Elle Johnson of Vista Travel – a Hays Travel affiliate (UK), and Jazmin Santamaria of Mundo Joven (Mexico). 

The Curated Traveller Australia owner, Rosemary Spiteri said, “The variety we experienced - from luxury lakeside resorts to cowboy-country charm - perfectly captures what makes Nevada unique. Every single person we met from hotel representatives to guides and representatives from the towns and areas we visited met us with warmth and genuine appreciation for us being there. Our clients will be blown away by how much this region has to offer,” Spiteri said.

Nevada boasts more than 600 ghost towns, 300 hot springs, 27 state parks, and more mountain ranges than any other state in the continental US. With more than 85 percent of the state classified as accessible public land, Nevada is a diverse destination for adventure seekers, cultural travellers, and luxury enthusiasts alike.

Travel Nevada Market Manager, Elsa Gomez said, “We were thrilled to host our esteemed travel partners from around the world. This familiarisation trip offered a unique opportunity for the group to experience firsthand the incredible diversity and beauty our state has to offer, complemented by the variety of bookable experiences available in Nevada to captivate our welcome travellers.”

For more on the Travel Nevada Trailblazers program visit nvtrailblazers.travelnevada.com 

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