15 May 2013
CONTACT: Ingrid Reisman, (702) 699-8219
OR
Matthew Driscoll, (610) 416-9115
Matthew.Driscoll@rrpartners.com
In just minutes, the Las Vegas Monorail transports visitors to all the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip. By connecting tourists to the city's world-class amenities and the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Monorail offers riders a clean, convenient and climate-controlled option for traveling within the city.
Over the past nine years, the Las Vegas Monorail has proven to be a popular conduit between the city's millions of annual visitors and the many dining, retail and entertainment venues they visit while in town. Las Vegas continues to be one of the world's favorite playgrounds, offering the best hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours, entertainment, shopping and now, modern transportation.
“We are very pleased to offer Las Vegas visitors a transportation experience unlike any other,” said Ingrid Reisman, vice president of corporate communications for the Las Vegas Monorail Company. “With the hundreds of exciting things to see in Las Vegas, the Monorail is a fast, convenient and reliable transportation option to access the Las Vegas Strip.”
Monorail 'Best Bet' for Travel on the Strip
Leisure and business travelers can use the Monorail to navigate the Strip for dining and entertainment venues, as well as for direct access to the Las Vegas Convention Center, in turn avoiding traffic-congested roadways, long lines and the need to rent a vehicle. With trains departing every few minutes, riders can rest assured they'll arrive at their destination promptly and in comfort.
Monorail tickets can be purchased online in advance at www.lvmonorail.com or at Las Vegas Monorail Customer Service Booths (open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) located at the following stations: MGM Grand (this station has 2 entrances; the booth is located near the station's Underground (former Star Lane) entrance, Bally's/Paris, Flamingo, Harrah's/The Quad, LVH, & Sahara Avenue. Pre-purchasing Monorail tickets ensures timely arrival for dinner reservations, shows and events.
Las Vegas Monorail on the Eco-Friendly Fast Track
The Monorail is also a 'green' transportation system, and eco-minded Vegas visitors are encouraged to ride the electric, zero-emissions transportation system as an alternative to traditional automobile and mass transit. Savvy travelers can support an earth-friendly initiative to reduce traffic and pollution simply by ridingthe Monorail to reach their destinations along the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. Visitors who rode the Monorail in 2012 aided in the annual removal of an estimated 1.8 million vehicle miles from Southern Nevada's major roadways, reducing emissions by more than 23 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) over the course of the year.
ABOUT THE LAS VEGAS MONORAIL
The Las Vegas Monorail is a quick and convenient connection to the Las Vegas Strip, linking riders to the city's world-class restaurants, shows, shops, clubs, hotels and casinos. In just minutes, Monorail riders can travel the legendary Las Vegas Strip in a safe, clean and climate-controlled environment – without the hassles of traffic or wasted time. The privately-funded Monorail system has seven stations: MGM Grand; Bally's/Paris Las Vegas; Flamingo/Caesars Palace; Harrah's/The Quad; Las Vegas Convention Center; LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino; and Sahara Ave. As Las Vegas' “green” transportation system, the Monorail's electric, zero-emission trains deliver customers to their destinations quickly and comfortably. For more information on the Las Vegas Monorail or where to purchase tickets, call (866) 4-MONORAIL / (866) 466-6672; visit www.lvmonorail.com; or pick up a Monorail Magazine, available at all Monorail stations.
Editor's Note: High-resolution images of the Monorail are available upon request.
Contact the Las Vegas Monorail at (702) 699-8200 or e-mail lvmnews@lvmonorail.com.
