The mission of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority is to attract overnight visitors to Reno Tahoe while supporting the sustainable growth of our communities. Tourism is still the top industry in Nevada, and the RSCVA’s purpose is to entice travelers to visit the Reno, Sparks and North Lake Tahoe area, to enjoy the amenities and activities found here, and to stay overnight at one of the great hotels found in Washoe County. Through marketing and sales efforts, the RSCVA supports local businesses and residents by helping to maximize revenues and employment opportunities throughout Northern Nevada. The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority (RSCVA) was established in 1959 as the Washoe County Fair and Recreation Board. The RSCVA acts as a marketing organization for the county to promote convention and tourism business. Unlike many convention and visitors bureaus across the country, the RSCVA owns and operates several facilities designed to draw out-of-town visitors. In addition, the RSCVA is mandated by the Nevada State Legislature (NRS 244A), and is not a partnership-based organization. The RSCVA, as a public body, also functions as a collection agency, ensuring that room taxes are distributed to the appropriate governmental organizations benefitting visitors and residents of Reno Tahoe.