Author: Don Muret

Opening Number: Miami Open

Posted by | Feb 26, 2019 | ,

The Miami Open tennis tournament enters a new era after relocating to Hard Rock Stadium from Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, Fla., where it had been played since 1987. The stadium, which is home to the Miami Dolphins in the suburb of Miami Gardens, expands amenities for both attendees and players, as you’ll see in this issue. The venue is home to the event for the next 30 years; here are some other numbers from the tournament’s new home, courtesy of event producer IMG and the Dolphins.   12,513 More parking spaces for general admission, premium, overflow and player parking. 30 Total competition and practice courts, up from nine. 32,474 Total seating, up from 25,062. 4 Corner videoboards framing the center court inside Hard Rock Stadium. One large screen is attached to an exterior wall on the building’s south side. 30,000 Square feet for player dining space, up from 9,000.… Continue Reading Opening Number: Miami Open

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Lower Super Bowl Food Pricing To Stay?

Lower Super Bowl Food Pricing To Stay?

Posted by | Feb 26, 2019 | ,

Low-cost pricing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium concession stands in Atlanta carried over from the regular season to the Super Bowl. (Courtesy Levy) The NFL could potentially expand fan-friendly concessions pricing for Super Bowls after seeing a record total of transactions for the 2019 game, according to league officials. This year’s game took place Feb. 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons. For the game, the NFL adopted the “Fan First Pricing” program of AMB Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Falcons. The program cuts the price of hot dogs, soda and popcorn to $2 and to $5 for small beers, among other items. Mercedes-Benz Stadium has had the model in place for all events since it opened in 2017. For Super Bowl LIII, AMB Sports reported 110,184 food and beverage transactions, a single-event record for NCR, the stadium’s point-of-sale supplier. Levy runs the food service at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “It’s… Continue Reading Lower Super Bowl Food Pricing To Stay?

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