Bloomberg News reported earlier that Wynn began checking bags, resulting in a 10-minute-long line to get into the luxury resort. Wynn reduced the intensity of the checks Tuesday, possibly indicating it was testing the new strategy.
A Wynn employee said guests that stepped outside Monday for a smoke or fresh air had to stand in line again to re-enter, something confirmed by a guest attending a convention.
"We initiated metal scanning at our entrances early Monday morning when it was uncertain if there were multiple shooters,” a Wynn spokesperson said. "Now that it is confirmed there was one shooter, we will return to scanning guests when we believe the need to arises. We are continuing our other enhanced security procedures and entrances and throughout the resort.”
Metal detectors may not be a good option for hotels because they can spoil the vacation experience guests desire, said Michael McCall, a professor of hospitality at Michigan State University, on Monday.
Simply having a greater security personnel presence can be an effective deterrent, he said. Thus, even if Wynn guards don’t often check bags, their presence can enhance security.
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