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ASM Global has appointed Kimberly Weedmark of Universal Studios Hollywood as the new general manager for the Los Angeles Convention Center. Weedmark has worked in the LA convention space for more than two decades. “Los Angeles continues to grow as a hub for many of the world’s significant conventions and events; and with Kimberly’s longtime […]
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ASM Global has named Liam Thornton as executive vice president for strategy and development to expand its project development program, making him responsible for strategic planning, market research, site selection and more. “We already have unmatched scale and worldwide experience with a multitude of stadiums, arenas, theaters, entertainment centers, convention/event spaces and consumer touchpoints as […]
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ASM Global has chosen Clover Sport to enhance fan experiences and optimize food and beverage operations at the Caesars Superdome, the Smoothie King Center and throughout Champions Square in New Orleans. Clover Sport, a provider of payments and financial services technology, will service all three facilities, which are home to the New Orleans Saints and […]
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ASM Global has named Daniel Hoffend as executive vice president of convention centers. Hoffend is a former executive of Freeman, a leader in producing events for trade shows and corporations. At Freeman, Hoffend oversaw one of the industry’s largest network of experts in the space. In 2021, Hoffend also co-authored the “Who Gets It?!” which […]
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ASM Global has announced a long-term partnership with Fuze Technology Inc, making chargeFuze the “official charging provider” of ASM Global venues. ChargeFUZE’s network is being installed in ASM Global arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers and will allow fans to charge any device from their seats. “Innovating the guest experience is at the forefront of […]
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The city of Glendale’s 18,000-seat facility in Arizona, the previous home of the Arizona Coyotes, will be renamed Desert Diamond Arena after a new partnership between Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment and ASM Global was announced on Tuesday. Located less than one mile apart in Glendale’s vibrant Sports and Entertainment District, the partnership will integrate […]
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ASM Global has announced a partnership with Honeycomb Strategies, a consultant in sustainability for the hospitality, sports and event industries, to work on major sustainability investments with its current and potential future venues. The move demonstrates ASM Global’s focus on sustainability in the event industry. ASM Global facility owners and operators will leverage Honeycomb Strategies’ […]
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ASM Global has partnered with the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports via Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia to enhance existing operations and event activity at the Kuala Lumpur Sports City precinct, the largest sports complex in the region. The announcement is a step forward in developing the National Sports Precinct at Bukit Jalil into a host […]
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ASM Global has unveiled a multiyear strategic blueprint with Infor for the live-entertainment industry’s first fully integrated booking, sales, food and beverage, and event management platform for domestic and international venues. ASM plans to begin deploying the software this month at select U.S. arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers. Those introductions will be expanded to […]
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One experience of a live event that spectators find frustrating is the seemingly always long line at the concession stand. For anyone who’s ever wanted to order from their seat and pick it up when it’s ready, ASM Global and DoorDash is making that a reality. ASM Global, the world’s leading entertainment producer, and DoorDash, […]
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Fraser Bullock was officially named executive chair and president for the Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City while former Utah Speaker of the House Brad Wilson was named as chief executive officer.
The @MountainWest Conference, in partnership with the Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission, will host the 2025 Credit Union 1 Baseball Championship at Sloan Park in @VisitMesa, Arizona, May 21–24.
.@usavolleyball has announced that Denver will host the 2025 ParaVolley Pan America Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships on May 24–28, an event which will run alongside the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship.
The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected to operate Destination KP, a new youth sports venue located on Long Island, New York, withTim O’Connell appointed as general manager.
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