What’s new in South Lake Tahoe

Monday, 29 Jan, 2024 0

South Lake Tahoe is off to a promising start in 2024 with the timely arrival of more than a foot of snow.

This year there are plans for more than a half billion dollars in renovations at area resorts, hotels, casinos, restaurants, as well as an ongoing commitment to sustainability.

“Popping champagne and champagne powder is a favorite way to welcome the new year,” said Carol Chaplin, CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority

“Skiers, riders and visitors as well as locals have been patient and now the wait is over.”

SKI / SNOWPLAY
New this winter at Kirkwood Mountain Resort and Heavenly, the My Epic app unlocks real-time resort updates, interactive trail maps with GPS location tracking, predictive lift line wait times, and personalized stats. It allows guests to activate their pass or lift ticket(s) directly on their phone, and get scanned, hands free, via Bluetooth tech.

Sierra-at-Tahoe is reopening its entire footprint this season with new terrain, fresh fall lines, open bowls and an amphitheater of terrain parks. The resort averages 400+ inches of natural snowfall a year with 48 trails, 2,000 acres and 2,212 vertical feet.

RENOVATIONS

Over half a billion dollars has been or will be spent with the new Tahoe Blue Event Center, rebranded casinos, the opening of Margaritaville Resort, and expanded boutique hotel offerings. Additionally, several new restaurants have recently opened with several planned for 2024-25.

The Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, is the new multi-purpose venue driving events during shoulder season periods. Coming winter 2024-’25 is ECHL hockey team Tahoe Knight Monsters. For a full schedule of entertainment, concerts, comedic acts visit: https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/.

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe opened in December 2023 and is the brand’s first lodging location in a ski destination. It is the only all-suite resort at Tahoe with 399 units with a separate bedroom and living room space, dining area and wet bar. www.margaritavilleresorts.com.

Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe (formerly Hard Rock Hotel) the property will be completely remodeled by early 2025 with a full room transformation, and the addition of new VIP suites. The H20 Pool & Bar will feature contemporary, built-in seating areas, fire pits, hot tub, private cabanas, poolside bar and outdoor gaming. New dining offerings include Mastro’s Steakhouse.
https://www.goldennugget.com/lake-tahoe/.

Wolf by Vanderpump at Harveys Lake Tahoe has a scheduled opening in March. The room’s stunning design aesthetic will set the stage for a special dining experience with a full menu of seasonally crafted classics, shareable bites complemented by a substantial cocktail menu. The casino area at Harveys will also receive major attention with details coming soon https://www.caesars.com/harveys-tahoe.

The Coachman Hotel, located near the Heavenly Gondola has renovated all 103 guest rooms and suites. The next phase of Coachman Hotel’s renovations is aimed for completion in early 2024, with the addition of an all-new 900-square-feet, tech equipped meeting space with landscaped outdoor patio seating. An all-new food and beverage outlet is also scheduled to debut in mid-2024. https://coachmantahoe.com.

RnR Vacation Rentals features a collection of more than 100 homes, condos, lakefront properties throughout the area. RnR has partnered with the League to Save Lake Tahoe by participating in clean-ups, donating annually on behalf of their homeowners, and providing educational materials in each of its homes. It is promoting Tahoe Tap for drinking water to eliminate single-use plastic bottles. In addition, RnR provides shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, body wash, and dish soap in refillable pump bottles, which has reduced plastic consumption and waste dramatically. https://www.rnrvr.com.

For more information, events and packages: www.VisitLakeTahoe.com

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