News from the Las Vegas Monorail http://www.lvmonorail.com/news/ 2008-08-27T16:30:20+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/news/?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/news/?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/news/?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/news/?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/news/?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/news/?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> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/news/?newsid=64 <p align="left"><strong><em><strong><strong><em>National expert Dr. Paul McNamara to conduct course Oct. 5 at Cashman Center. </em></strong></strong></em></strong></p> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/news/?newsid=62 <div> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: 150%;" class="MsoNormal"> <city> <place><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">LAS VEGAS</span></b> </place> </city><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">– The Las Vegas Monorail Company announced today the appointment of Sandra Semling to the position of corporate sales executive. In her new position Semling will develop and offer Monorail ticket sales programs that support transportation solutions for meeting and convention planners. <p> </p></span></p></div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/news/?newsid=63 <div> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: 150%;" class="MsoNormal"> <city> <place><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">LAS VEGAS</span></b> </place> </city><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">– The Las Vegas Monorail Company announced today the promotion of Angela Torres to the position of director of marketing. Torres previously served as a marketing and communications account executive for the transportation provider. In her new position, Torres will develop and implement marketing strategies, advertising initiatives, special events, public relations outreach, as well as support for sales plan initiatives. <p> </p></span></p></div> text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.lvmonorail.com News Admin http://www.lvmonorail.com/news/?newsid=61 <div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong>LAS VEGAS </strong></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">– The Las Vegas Monorail Company announced today a partnership with Google Transit – a Google product that allows online users to enter the specifics of a destination and utilizes available public transportation options to plot out the most efficient possible step-by-step route and itinerary. </span></div>