{"id":21727,"date":"2019-05-04T02:26:04","date_gmt":"2019-05-04T09:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/?p=21727"},"modified":"2022-11-22T14:01:22","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T22:01:22","slug":"wynn-and-encore-announce-free-parking-all-over-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wynn-and-encore-announce-free-parking-all-over-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Wynn and Encore Announce Free Parking, All Over Again"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s a surreal headline if you think about it. For decades, parking was free in Las Vegas. Now, paid parking is the norm.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, the folks at Wynn Las Vegas have come to their senses and self-parking is once again free.<\/p>\n

The new policy went into effect on May 1, 2019.<\/p>\n

\"Wynn
Free parking, a thing again.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The truth is, parking has been free at Wynn for some time, but there was a condition: Guests had to spend $50 inside Wynn or Encore to get their parking ticket validated. Now that annoyance has been kicked to the curb.<\/p>\n

Valet parking is still free, but the $50 spend requirement and validation process remains in place. Valet parking is free for registered guests of Wynn and Encore. Valet fees can be found on the Wynn Web site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why the sudden change of heart at Wynn? Well, there was the typical public relations horseshittery in the announcement about free parking: “Creating a seamless experience is a cornerstone of the five-star service we provide.”<\/p>\n

Chances are Wynn decided their validation system was annoying guests and their staff members, plain and simple.<\/p>\n

It’s also Wynn Resorts saw the impact of paid parking with decreased visitation to the resort, including to its new shopping complex, Wynn Plaza<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Wynn
We hear Wynn Plaza could use some additional foot traffic. Free parking could help.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With free parking, Wynn is removing an obstacle to visiting and gambling and shopping and dining and liquoring.<\/p>\n

The announcement of free parking was also a strategic diversion, as it happened just days before news the company would be fined $35 million<\/a> by gaming regulators in Massachusetts. The fine was the result of sexual misconduct allegations that brought down a Vegas titan, Steve Wynn. The CEO of Wynn, Matt Maddox, was fined $500,000.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the timing or motives, the move by Wynn Resorts to roll back paid parking is a pretty big deal.<\/p>\n

\"Wynn
The best paid marking machines are former paid parking machines. And we do feel more welcome, thanks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The hope would be others, like Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts, will follow the company’s lead, although it doesn’t appear they will at the moment.<\/p>\n

That could change if Las Vegas visitation remains flat or goes down. Some casinos have already started hotel promotions waiving resort fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are several Las Vegas Strip casinos with free parking:
\nTropicana
\nTI (Treasure Island)
\nVenetian\/Palazzo
\nCasino Royale
\nCircus Circus
\nResorts World
\nSahara
\nThe Strat (Stratosphere)
\nWynn and Encore<\/p>\n

It’s so great having Wynn and Encore on that list again!<\/p>\n

A return to free parking would go a long way toward reminding visitors Las Vegas is intent upon making them feel welcome and appreciated.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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