{"id":62716,"date":"2017-11-11T17:00:10","date_gmt":"2017-11-12T01:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=62716"},"modified":"2017-11-13T08:05:33","modified_gmt":"2017-11-13T16:05:33","slug":"caesars-linq-promenade-unveils-plans-first-zipline-las-vegas-strip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/caesars-linq-promenade-unveils-plans-first-zipline-las-vegas-strip\/","title":{"rendered":"Caesars LINQ Promenade Unveils Plans for First Zipline on Las Vegas Strip"},"content":{"rendered":"

In keeping with Caesars President and CEO Mark Frissora\u2019s promise to grow the casino conglomerate post-bankruptcy, the company announced plans to build the first zipline on the Las Vegas Strip.<\/p>\n

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An artist\u2019s rendering shows the proposed Fly LINQ zip line that would be located in the Linq promenade and be completed sometime late next year. (Image: Courtesy of Caesars)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fly LINQ will cost approximately $20 million and be constructed above the LINQ Promenade.<\/p>\n

Construction is expected in spring of 2018 with an anticipated completion date late next year.<\/p>\n

The same design team that came up with the High Roller, the world\u2019s tallest observation wheel worked on this attraction\u2019s design.<\/p>\n

It is expected to feature 10 side-by-side lines that will begin at the LINQ Hotel\u2019s 122-foot tall launch tower. Riders will have the option of being seated or in a prone position. The length will be 1,080 feet and travel at about 35 mph above the shopping and entertainment center.<\/p>\n

Shaun Swanger, the Linq\u2019s vice president and general manager hinted at another possible attraction that could accompany the Fly LINQ.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur mission has been to get a blend of food and beverage, retail and attractions,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have the\u00a0Virtual Reality Adventures\u00a0here, which does really well. We\u2019re really close to announcing another totally different type of attraction.\u201d<\/p>\n

When completed it would be the third zip line in Las Vegas, second one that is owned by Caesars<\/a>. They already have the VooDoo Zipline at the Rio.<\/p>\n

Slotzilla is another such attraction that is located on Freemont Street. Both of those opened in 2014.<\/p>\n

Two-Year Stalemate on Projects<\/h2>\n

While Caesars underwent restructuring during the filing of Chapter 11 filing in January 2015, capital improvements came to a halt. Contentious court battles and internal squabbling basically froze the nine Las Vegas properties from any type of renovation or expansion.<\/p>\n

When the merger between subsidiaries Caesars Acquisition Co. and Caesars Entertainment Operating Co. Inc. was complete in October it was the last piece to emerging from bankruptcy protection and Frissora wasted no time implementing plans for several facets of the resorts.<\/p>\n

The Flamingo, Harrah\u2019s and the Cromwell are part of a $60 million room remodeling and Frissora also wants to expand on vacant land at Caesars<\/a>, Bally\u2019s and Paris Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

On Oct. 24 he met with institutional investors in New York City and boasted about future endeavors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis marks the next chapter in growth for Caesars and it would not be possible without the help of everyone in the company,\u201d he said during the press conference just before he rang the opening bell at Nasdaq.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

More Expansion Planned<\/h2>\n

One of the most ambitious plans is the proposed convention and meeting center that will be built behind the Flamingo and Harrah\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe convention center is going to be 300,000 square feet,\u201d Frissora said. \u201cIt will be very functional; that will host small and midsize meetings. We\u2019re not doing exhibit space.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Company executives later expanded on Frissora\u2019s statement saying the facility will cost about $300 to $350 million and take two years to complete. A construction date was not divulged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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