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🌍 As someone who’s had the privilege of working in global event hospitality, I’ve seen firsthand how premium experiences are transforming the industry — and there’s no better stage for this than the Olympic Games. 🏅 The demand for tailored, high-end hospitality has never been greater. It’s not just about attending an event anymore; it's about crafting meaningful experiences that blend culture, lifestyle, and unforgettable moments. Whether it’s VIP access, curated culinary experiences, or behind-the-scenes tours, we’re seeing clients prioritize connection over convenience — and that’s a game-changer. With Milano-Cortina 2026 and LA 2028 on the horizon, we’re already seeing how these experiences deepen engagement, create lifelong memories, and drive real business impact. The shift toward the experience economy is more than a trend — it’s here to stay. 👏 #SportsHospitality #OlympicGames #PremiumExperiences #FanEngagement #EventMarketing #ExperienceEconomy #SponsorshipMarketing #WeMakeMemoriesMatter #StoryMaker #GMRMarketing

HotelPlanner Partners with Sport:80 to Streamline Accommodation Bookings for National Governing Bodies. This collaboration extends HotelPlanner's global reach by joining forces with Sport:80, who design, deliver and support innovative technologies that enable the growth of sports. "A partnership between Sport:80 and HotelPlanner brings together two of the leading companies serving National Governing Bodies worldwide," says Ben Knosby, Vice President of Sports & Events, HotelPlanner. "This alliance will seamlessly integrate event management/registration and hotel lodging, creating an unparalleled user experience for staff, teams, and fans alike. Whether it's the Olympics or elite global competitions, the sky is the limit for this partnership." https://lnkd.in/es7XaNx4

Turn your MVPs into VIPs with today's HOTTEST 🔥 trend in #corporateevents: sports hospitality. Whether your attendees are employees, customers, or sales partners, whether they're #sports fans or not, the exclusivity and uniqueness makes them feel valued and keeps them talking about their experience long after it ends. Our new blog post dives into what makes it so popular and how you can level up your next #sportshospitality program.

Planning events in the sports industry comes with its own set of challenges From coordinating athlete arrivals to ensuring seamless fan experiences, every detail matters. Read critical factors to consider to ensure smooth transportation operations and create unforgettable experiences for players, attendees, and other stakeholders involved: https://zurl.co/ETlG #eventtransportation #sportseventtransportation #eventtransportationsolution #transportationmanagement

Free Guide: Turning Your Stadium into a Multi-Event Hub Stadiums have the potential to be much more than just sports venues. With the right strategy, you can attract diverse events, boosting revenue and enhancing the stadium’s reputation as a premier destination for any occasion. To help you unlock this potential, iVvy has created a free guide ‘The Stadium Venue Playbook: How to Maximise Your Event Bookings’. Here’s a sneak peek into what you can expect and how it can transform your sporting venue into a year-round event destination: The Untapped Potential of Stadiums Many stadiums host only a handful of non-sporting events each year, despite having the capacity and amenities to support many more. This underutilisation represents a missed opportunity for revenue generation and community engagement. This playbook provides insights into how stadiums can diversify their event offerings and create a steady stream of bookings year-round. Key Highlights from the Stadium Venue Playbook Opportunities for Added Revenue Generation The playbook outlines various ways to generate additional revenue, including hosting conferences, corporate events, and social gatherings. By leveraging these opportunities, you can create consistent revenue streams, even during off-seasons. Assessing Your Stadium’s Unique Selling Points Understanding what makes your stadium unique is crucial for effective marketing. The playbook includes templates to help you identify and highlight your stadium’s best features, ensuring marketing efforts are targeted and effective. Designing Flexible and Aesthetic Event Spaces Creative use of space can significantly enhance the appeal of your stadium. Whether it’s transforming underused areas into bookable rooms or enhancing existing spaces with modern amenities, iVvy’s playbook provides practical tips and real-world examples to inspire you. For further information, go to: https://lnkd.in/e_rPTs5Z The key focus of the SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition is to elevate and innovate the live experience through architecture & design, customer journey, fan experience, hospitality, premium sales & service, technology, sustainability and venue commercialisation, with New Builds, Renovations and Major Refurbishments taking centerstage. #SVBLIVE is organised and delivered by Sports Venue Business. #eventindustry #eventsindustry #eventprofessionals #eventbooking #sportsbiz #sportsindustry #stadia #RevenueGeneration #SportsVenueBusiness The Sports Networker Cassandra Calleja #venuemanagment #EventProfs #eventmanagement #eventplanning #eventdesign #liveevents Brittany George Bryan Knapp Lauren Hall Brad Wood Weven Wong Justin Miller

The rise in sports tourism offers rights holders the ability to engage accommodation brands with compelling experiential activations, integrating hotel services into stadiums/venues 🛌💤 🏟️ 📈 The global sports tourism market has seen massive growth in recent years. Valued at $323.4 billion in 2020, it is expected to reach a whopping $1.8 trillion by 2030. The growing popularity of sporting events, expanding venues and rising spectator engagement are all fuelling this surge in sports-related tourism 💰 One sector set to profit from this boom is accommodation, with companies set to profit massively from proximity to sporting venues, offering solutions for travelling fans. A number of brands are leveraging this opportunity even further, providing unique overnight sporting experiences through physical integrations with sporting venues However, the ability to offer ultra-premium fan experience packages which include an overnight stay is an asset that isn’t yet being exploited to its full potential by brands or rights holders A number of hotel x stadium integrations have been undertaken by key players including Marriott International & Hilton brand side, partnering with rights holders including FC Bayern München, Manchester United, National Football League (NFL) and Toronto Blue Jays ⚽ 🏈 ⚾ Take a look 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQbQfPBp

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Are Poor Logistics Sabotaging the Success of Your Tournament? 🤔 Coordinating multiple teams for events can feel like juggling a thousand pieces at once. From transportation and schedules to accommodations and equipment, there's a lot on the line. But don’t worry—there are strategies that can help you stay on top of everything! 🚀 Let's break down the essential steps to streamline your event logistics and keep everything running smoothly. If you're ready to level up your event management skills, this guide is for you! https://lnkd.in/gdvRkA4h #EventManagement #Logistics #TeamCoordination #SportsEvents #TournamentPlanning #EfficientLogistics #EventSuccess #MultiTeamEvents #TransportationPlanning #VenueManagement #TeamTravel #EquipmentManagement #EventPlanning #Sponsorships #EventTechnology #GroupTravel #CommunicationStrategy #EventLogistics #TournamentHosting #SportsTournament #LogisticsSolutions #EventCoordination #ScheduleManagement #EventOrganization #TeamManagement #SportsLogistics #VenueCoordination #EventPreparation #SportsCoaching #EventStrategies #YouthSports #Tournkey #MovingInTheRightDirection

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Crowd control is important for events and venues, in order to enjoy provison of entertainment services & business operations. It is the act of managing people at a specific event or venue to keep people safe and away from restricted areas that carry expensive assets or critical infrastructure Generally speaking, crowd control is designing and implementing measures keeping everything 'under control' by solving venue operation problems to make sure everyone is unharmed and the event is not posing a risk or threat to the general public The management of crowd requires good customer service, excellent teamwork, clear communication, coordination between those responsible of the venue and those dealing with the crowd face to face Events and venues always attract large crowds. Some examples of events that require crowd control include: ●weddings & corporate events ●sporting events ●concerts & festivals ●club indoor events ●international business conference Key roles and skills include: ▪︎crowd management ▪︎Event safety planning checklist ▪︎crowd risk analysis ▪︎crowd planning exercise