Author: Don Muret

Celebrating Sam Boyd Stadium Memories

Celebrating Sam Boyd Stadium Memories

Posted by | Nov 25, 2019 | , ,

Fans watch fireworks after UNLV’s final football game at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday. (Getty Images) Vegas college venue established itself as a concert destination Sam Boyd Stadium played host to its final University of Nevada-Las Vegas football game on Saturday, and Daren Libonati was among the 200 former Rebel players celebrating the history behind the 48-year-old facility. Next year, UNLV football moves to new Allegiant Stadium, just off the Vegas Strip, where the school will share the $2 billion venue with the NFL’s Raiders. At this point, Sam Boyd Stadium’s future is up in the air, according to local reports. Looking back on the building, Libonati, who serves as MGM Resorts International’s vice president and general manager of festivals and outdoor spaces, has a unique perspective. He was UNLV’s kicker for two seasons, 1986-87, before spending about 19 years running and booking events at both Sam Boyd Stadium and… Continue Reading Celebrating Sam Boyd Stadium Memories

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Venues of the Decade

Venues of the Decade

Posted by | Nov 22, 2019 | ,

TOP STOPS OF THE DECADE BY CAPACITY (click for charts) More Than 30,000: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. 15,001-30,000: The O2 London 10,001-15,000: 3Arena, Dublin 5,001-10,000: Radio City Music Hall, New York 2,001-5,000: Fox Theatre, Atlanta 2,000 or Less: 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C. THE TOP 20 OF THE 2010s  (click for chart) Comeback of the Millennium The heart of live entertainment in London, The O2, beats inside a building once written off as a colossal failure London’s O2 arena stands at the pinnacle of live entertainment venues, which is no small feat considering the remarkable history behind it.  The 20,000-seat facility, owned and operated by AEG, is a content machine, fueled by the need for a modern, full-scale arena and the insatiable appetite for live music in a world-class market. The arena recently sold its 25 millionth ticket and has played host to more than 2,000 events since it opened midway… Continue Reading Venues of the Decade

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Suns Unveil New Additions to Arena

Suns Unveil New Additions to Arena

Posted by | Nov 21, 2019 | , ,

The new center-hung videoboard at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix will be six times bigger than the existing board. (Courtesy Phoenix Suns) Event-level clubs, entry pavilion changes planned for Talking Stick Resort Arena The Phoenix Suns are transforming Talking Stick Resort Arena with three new event-level clubs, including a much-needed courtside club; a reconfigured entry pavilion; and two corner bars integrated into the seating bowl off the main concourse. In addition, the Suns are introducing bunker suites, a product common at other big league venues. In Phoenix, the ultra-premium spaces, typically underneath the stands with no views to the game, are situated on the arena’s south end. They’re being sold on 10-year terms at an annual cost of $750,000. Those patrons’ seats to watch the game are in the first few rows of the lower bowl.  The Suns released details of the $230 million renovation Thursday evening at the… Continue Reading Suns Unveil New Additions to Arena

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Portland Stadium Addition ‘Resonated’ in St. Louis

Portland Stadium Addition ‘Resonated’ in St. Louis

Posted by | Nov 13, 2019 | , ,

The flat roof planned for the St. Louis MLS stadium, shown in a rendering, is designed to help it fit into its neighborhood. (HOK) New MLS team looks to retrofit and new designs for inspiration The owners of the Major League Soccer expansion team in St. Louis are looking at retrofits as well as newly constructed stadiums for ideas in  developing their $250 million downtown facility. The retrofit is Providence Park, home of the Portland Timbers and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Portland Thorns FC, a 93-year-old building that was originally a minor league baseball ballpark before it was converted for soccer a decade ago. A $50 million expansion completed this year added 4,000 seats across four levels to the stadium’s east side. The St. Louis ownership group is led by Carolyn Kindle Betz, whose family owns Enterprise Rent-A-Car. It announced the stadium will be situated northwest of Union Station,… Continue Reading Portland Stadium Addition ‘Resonated’ in St. Louis

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James Taylor Is New President at Sportservice

James Taylor Is New President at Sportservice

Posted by | Nov 6, 2019 | , ,

James Taylor came to Sportservice from Sodexo earlier this year. (Courtesy Delaware North Cos.) ‘Nothing is off the table’ in quest for growth, he says James Taylor took over this week as the president of Delaware North Sportservice, replacing Carlos Bernal. Taylor joined Delaware North in April as Sportservice’s chief operating officer. He previously served as CEO of Sodexo’s health care group in the U.K., where he oversaw 187 accounts tied to 6,000 employees. Before that, he was Sodexo’s divisional president for health care in the U.S., representing 425 clients with revenue of $1.2 billion. He began his career with Sodexo as a senior vice president. Bernal is transitioning to an advisory role through the end of 2019. VenuesNow spoke with Taylor on his third day at the helm of Sportservice. Tell us a little bit more about your background. I’ve been in the hospitality field for over 30 years.… Continue Reading James Taylor Is New President at Sportservice

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