NBA All-Star 2007 Monorail Train Unveiled in Las Vegas

In celebration of NBA All-Star 2007, the Las
Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and the Las Vegas Monorail
Company join together to unveil the newest addition to the Las Vegas Monorail’s customized fleet of one-of-a-kind trains. Both the exterior and interior of the newest train have been emblazoned with a spectacular design created to promote the week of activities that will take place during the 2007 NBA All-Star, which will be in Las Vegas February 15-19, 2007.

“It seems only fitting that the convergence of some of the world’s
greatest athletes in an exposition as thrilling as NBA All-Star is
hosted right here in Las Vegas,”
said Las Vegas Monorail Company
President and CEO Curtis Myles III. “The Las Vegas Monorail Company is
honored to showcase the new NBA All-Star train in promotion of this
momentous event in the history of Las
Vegas.”

The exterior of the four-car Monorail train features impressive visual
imaging including a 9-foot basketball, amidst glowing yellow
starbursts, the unmistakable National Basketball Association (NBA)
logo and a high-contrast promotional tease for NBA All-Star 2007.

The new NBA-themed train transports riders to another world with its uniquely styled interior. ] In addition to 3-D imaging of a basketball hoop, the
interior features painted hardwood floors imaged to make riders feel like they
are standing center court at the free throw line poised and ready to make the
game-winning shot.

“The NBA-wrapped Monorail train is a great way to get both visitors
and residents excited about this incredible event that is coming to
Las Vegas,”
says Rossi Ralenkotter, president and CEO, LVCVA. “NBA
All-Star will showcase two strong brands. It’s a great partnership.”