News from the Las Vegas Monorail http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/ 2009-11-20T14:29:15+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com http://www.lvmonorail.com/images/t_logo.gif text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/?newsid=78 <div>On Dec. 6, 2009, the more than 25,000 runners won't be the only ones running early on the Las Vegas Strip.  The Las Vegas Monorail will open early on Dec. 6, to help move visitors and spectators along Las Vegas Boulevard South, which will be closed that morning to accommodate the start of the race. </div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/?newsid=77 <div>The Las Vegas Monorail offers travelers a Work Hard, Play Harder Labor Day Weekend Special that saves time and money. For as little as $5, visitors not only get to travel the Strip in comfort, they also get discounts to top Vegas shows, restaurants and attractions including a free Cirque Du Soleil special event, saving them time and money while experiencing the Vegas Strip.  </div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/?newsid=76 <div align="left">Former Clark County Commissioner Bruce L. Woodbury has been appointed to the Las Vegas Monorail Company's Board of Directors. Woodbury will serve as a member of the board effective February 2, 2009 and will continue his work to further enhance transportation options benefiting Southern Nevada.  </div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/?newsid=75 <div> </div> <div>With thousands of revelers descending upon the Strip on New Year's Eve, the Las Vegas Monorail will continue to operate even when the Strip closes to vehicles and buses - representing a convenient transportation option for visitors looking to get to the city's hottest spots safely, quickly and efficiently.</div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/?newsid=71 <div>In honor of Earth Day, April 22, the Las Vegas Monorail Company is promoting the electric, zero-emissions transportation system to eco-minded Las Vegas visitors as an alternative to traditional automobile and mass transit. Savvy travelers can support an earth-friendly initiative to reduce traffic and pollution simply by riding the Monorail to reach their destinations along the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. </div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/?newsid=70 <div><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <p> </p> <div>When Cupid takes aim, there's no telling which Monorail riders will be struck by love during the Las Vegas Monorail's Weekend Celebration and special fare promotion. The Monorail's weekend celebration will kick-off with a "sweet" deal, a two-for-one three-day unlimited ride pass - a savings of $40.                                 </div> <div> </div> <div>And if that wasn't enough reason to celebrate, those who've lost that lovin' feeling can take a chance on romance at the Las Vegas Monorail's Speed Dating event hosted by Cupid at Sprint Central at the Las Vegas Convention Center Station. Singles can mingle, meet new friends and maybe find that special someone during the event.  </div> <div> </div> <div>If you are already lucky in love, skip speed dating and take a glimpse into your future with our free fortune telling and handwriting analysis, have your picture taken with Elvis and Vegas Showgirls, test your dancing skills with the<i> Dance Heads</i> or play <i>Name That Tune </i>and much more. </div> <p> </p></span></div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/?newsid=69 <div> The Las Vegas Monorail Company announced today an official distribution agreement with Travelocity<sup>®</sup>, a world leader in travel commerce. Travelers can now purchase Monorail tickets through the Travelocity call center and on the following Web sites: travelocity.com, travelocityonlocation.com and showtickets.com. </div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/?newsid=67 <div> <div>On Dec. 2, 18,000 Zappos.com Las Vegas Marathon racers won't be the only ones running early on the Las Vegas Strip.  The Las Vegas Monorail Company is extending its service to 24 hours on Dec. 2 to help move visitors and marathon supporters along Las Vegas Boulevard South, which will be closed that morning to accommodate the start of the race. </div></div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/?newsid=66 <div> <div>With approximately 300,000 revelers descending upon the Strip on New Year's Eve, the Las Vegas Monorail will continue to operate even when the Strip closes to vehicles and buses - representing a convenient transportation option for visitors looking to get to the city's hottest spots safely, quickly and efficiently. On New Year's Eve, the system will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. to transport people throughout the night.</div></div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/media_center/pressreleases/?newsid=65 <div>The Las Vegas Monorail Company announced today that Clear Channel Taxi Media, a division of Clear Channel Outdoor - the industry leader in outdoor advertising - has signed an exclusive advertising agreement with the high-tech, eco-friendly transit system.  </div>