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Nevada's 2006 Governor's Conference on Tourism Will Be

Release Date: September 12, 2006

Contact: Chris Chrystal, Bethany Drysdale

CARSON CITY, Nev. - "All About You" is the theme of this year's Governor's Conference on Tourism, Dec. 11-13, at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in downtown Reno, Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT), announced today.



"The conference will present ideas and information that every individual can use in their business or profession," Hunt said. "Being 'all about you' reflects Nevada’s attitude toward our visitors. Whether you enjoy a mountain trail, dazzling show, exotic shop or lively casino, you’ll find it in Nevada because we’re 'all about you.'"



NCOT produces the conference, which attracts tourism industry delegates from around the world.

"Our speakers will delve into leadership, motivation and strategies for the individual," NCOT Director Bruce Bommarito said. "The hundreds of tourism industry movers and shakers who attend the Governor's Conference are always seeking information that will help them to achieve greater success, and this year's gathering will have the individual sharply in focus."



Speaking Dec. 12, in addition to Hunt and Gov. Kenny Guinn, will be retired Air Force Gen. Lance Lord, who until April directed the U.S. Air Force Space Command and missile development and operation; Bommarito; Ellen Oppenheim, president and CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority; Terry Jicinsky, senior vice president, marketing, for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; and Howard Putnam, who steered Southwest Airlines on its successful course before co-founding an aircraft interior company, which he now heads. Lord, who led nearly 40,000 space professionals at the Space Command, also will conduct a separate breakout session on leadership. Punam Mathur, senior vice president of MGM Mirage, will lead a breakout session on workplace diversity, a program she directs for the hotel corporation.



Guy Kawasaki, a venture capitalist, computer industry entrepreneur and author of "How to Drive Your Competition Crazy" and other books, will present the keynote address Dec. 13, followed by breakout sessions by travel journalist and screenwriter Steve Jermanok and motivational speaker, author and mountain climber Jennifer Webb.



In addition to speakers, the conference will feature a welcome reception Dec. 11, and on Dec. 12 will present Tourism Development Awards to those who opened, improved or expanded tourism industry businesses. There also will be a gathering for Nevada’s tourism "territories" and international representatives in China, the United Kingdom, Japan, France and South Korea.



Delegates may register online at www.governorsconference.org. Registration is $395, but delegates can save $50 by registering before Nov. 1. Silver Legacy hotel rooms are available for conference delegates for $69 until Nov. 8, after which the prevailing rates and availability will apply. Call 800-687-8733.

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