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201900831 Around the Grounds – Day6
Arthur Ashe Stadium during sunset at the 2019 US Open. (Photo by Cesarin Mateo/USTA)

U.S. Open Setting Premium Hospitality Records

Labor Day weekend in New York City often means taking a trip to Flushing Meadows to check out the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam of the tennis season and an event that has had some of its most memorable moments happen over the holiday stretch from Jimmy Connors‘ 1991 victory in the fourth round […]

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2023 College Football Season Sees New Hospitality Offerings

With college football kicking off in earnest this weekend it will also be the first time for fans at multiple venues to see new menus and other hospitality and premium service offerings across several universities. “Creating a memorable, 360-degree fan experience is our top priority in collaborating with our venue partners, and this year is […]

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CCC

Colorado Convention Center Renews Contract With ASM Global

Colorado Convention Center in Denver has renewed its contract with ASM Global for another 10 years, continuing a relationship that started in 1994. The CCC operates under the Denver Alliance Partnership, which was established in 2008 as a collaboration between ASM Global along with Visit Denver, the City and County of Denver, the Denver Arts […]

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ACC

ACC Officially Raises Flags in New Home of Charlotte

The Atlantic Coast Conference officially announced its new home in Charlotte, raising the conference flag and flags of all 15 member institutions at a ceremony at the new office headquarters, Legacy Union’s Bank of America Tower in Uptown Charlotte. “It is a historical day for the ACC as we are welcomed to the Queen City,” […]

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USOPCFoundation

2024 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials Head to Minneapolis, Chula Vista

The 2024 U.S Paralympic Team Trials for para swimming will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while the trials for para track and field will be held in Chula Vista, California. Both events will bring together nearly 200 athletes competing for a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Team ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Summer Games in […]

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The New Year’s Day sunset looms over the Rose Bowl stadium on January 1, 2020, during the game between the Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badgers. Photo Courtesy Rose Bowl Operating Company

Congress Launches Historic Stadium Caucus to Protect Stadiums

Two Congressmembers have launched the Historic Stadium Caucus in United States Congress to preserve the legacy and protect the integrity of multiples venues across America. At the launch, eighteen of the most iconic college football venues are committed to participating in the Historic Stadium Caucus. These include: Beaver Stadium (Penn State, State College, Pennsylvania) Camp […]

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PCCA

ASM Global, Pennsylvania Convention Center Renew Contract

The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority board of directors has approved a five-year contract renewal for ASM Global as its venue-management company. The new agreement will begin December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2028. SMG, which was subsequently rebranded to ASM Global following the 2019 merger of AEG Facilities and SMG, initially won the contract for […]

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Women’s Rugby

Sites Confirmed for 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England

World Rugby and the Rugby Football Union in England have announced eight venues and cities that will host games in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup with 16 teams competing in the tournament that starts August 22 and concludes with the final on September 27. The cities/venues include Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium, Ashton Gate […]

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Brent Boatwright

Brent Boatwright Named General Manager of Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater

Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater, managed by Sports Facilities Companies, has appointed Brent Boatwright as its new general manager. Boatwright brings sports and hospitality experience to the role. After college graduation from Jacksonville State University, he coached numerous sports at the high school level. He then transitioned into the hospitality industry, where he served at […]

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Mountain Health Arena

Paul Bowles Named GM at Mountain Health Arena in West Virginia

ASM Global has named Paul Bowles as general manager of Mountain Health Arena and Convention Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Mountain Health Arena and Convention Center, which overlooks the Ohio River, is a 7,000-plus-seat, multipurpose arena hosts numerous concerts, family shows, trade shows and athletic competitions. The venue was the site in 2011 for the […]

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