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The article focuses on the work of real estate developer Larry Levy who built skyscraper One Magnificent Mile where visitors tour the firm's renovated lodgings, boutique Cubs, and Levy Retail, the company's sports venture. INSET: Levy's mantra: Family first but keep identity.

The article discusses the move of the owners of sports facilities to remove seats in areas producing least amount of revenue and cater to the needs of millennials more interested in hanging out than watching sports.

The article focuses on the pop-up approach in promoting sports events which include the Lexus Courtside Club created by the Clippers basketball team, west end seats for hockey fans at Barclays Center, and the Audi Suites at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

The article looks at whether soft drink maker Pepsi will continue sponsoring the Super Bowl halftime show in the U.S.

The article discusses how a project to renovate Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida called Daytona Rising will change the automobile racing experience and revolutionize motorsports facilities.

The article focuses on Plazas like Miller Lite Corral which are mammoth temporary structure built to function as a sports bar providing entertainment with games watching and builders include American Football team Dallas Cowboys and National Basketball Association's Sacramento Kings.

The article discusses the trend of tailgating in sports business in the U.S. as of August 2015. Topics include comments from Rick Hart, director of the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Athletic on the trend, full-service hospitality practice CAA Premium Experience's expansion of its pregame hospitality packages, and the growth of Auburn University due to its strong partnership with event management company Tailgate Guys.

The article reports that The Ruckus and the Iron Lion Firm, two independent supporters groups of the Orlando City Soccer Club collectively formed "The Wall," an intimidatingly steep section of 3,811 standing-room spaces on the north end of the Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium in Orlando, Florida.

The article looks into a group of arenas that celebrate two decades of business in the U.S. The six major league arenas that turned 20 years old include the United Center, the TD Garden, and the Moda Center. Also tackled are some of the trends that helped survived the arenas and adopted form newer facilities.

The article focuses on the growing number of sports facilities switching into light emitting diode (LED) lighting as part of an effort to reduce energy costs. It discusses topics including Lee Zeidman, president of Staples Center, one of the National Basketball Association (NBA) arenas to switch into LED sports lights, Jeff Rogers, vice president of developmental sales at Musco Lighting, and Dave Olsen of PNC Arena in North Carolina.

The article looks into the technological innovation made to the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The author talks about the move of the San Francisco 49ers football team to tie up their innovations to sustainability and fan experience. He also tackles the popularity of the stadium as the first LEED Gold-certified building for new construction of the National Football League (NFL).

The article focuses on the number of building constructions and upgrades to major league and college sports venues in the U.S. It mentions the previous sports developments that came to a standstill during the Great Recession, which forced architects to lay off experienced designers. It notes that in Kansas City alone where about half a dozen of national sports design firms are situated, there is massive hiring for construction and renovations.

The article focuses on the use of retractable roof in stadiums for major league events. It says that the SkyDome stadium in Toronto, Ontario is the first to open its doors as retractable-roof stadium across the world and became an attraction to tourists. It mentions that retractable roof has allowed the players and fans to stay in the game during bad-weather. It adds that many stadiums are renovating their retractable roofs due to advances in technology.

The article reports on sports teams and concessionaires offering craft beers in arenas and stadiums in the U.S., seizing the opportunity to capitalize on the trend toward specialty brews. Since 2011, the lifestyle trend has extended to sports, driven in large part by a younger generation. Craft beer now represents 25 per cent of total beer sales at the facilities of Ovations Food Services LP. INSET: Ovations to give brewing a try.

The article profiles various sports facility managers in the U.S. These include Mike Scanlon at the PPL Park stadium, Jimmie Sacco at the Heinz Field stadium and Jack Larson at the Xcel Energy Center arena. It mentions that Scanlon learned a lesson from an incident he experienced at Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey. It notes that Sacco created events beyond the National Hockey League's (NHL) revenue-share models while Larson extended concourses in the site.

The article focuses on the rapid development of wireless technology in sports facilities. According to a research of Cisco Sports and Entertainment, the number of mobile-connected devices will surpass the world's population of 7 billion at the end of 2013. It states that the Dallas Cowboys will try their own streaming video component as part of the wireless upgrade of Cisco at AT&T Stadium. Moreover, computers and handheld equipment have used to scan tickets of take food in sports areas.

An interview with several executives of concessionaires in the U.S. is presented including Aramark Sports and Entertainment president Marc Bruno, Centerplate senior vice president Greg Fender and Legends Hospitality president Dan Smith. Each executive cite areas in which they are seeing growth in their companies. Other topics include industry trends, how they deal with the issue of clients' sensitivity over pricing and mobile ordering at sports facilities.

The article explores the growing popularity of video boards at stadiums and arenas, and whether this technology is a good investment. Advancements in light-emitting diode (LED) technology allow teams to replace older boards with superior models and bigger screens. A new video board may enhance the fan experience and offer dynamic advertising options. However, it does not ensure teams a big chuck of incremental revenue.

The article reports on the management review of the opening basketball game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The focus of the Brooklyn Nets management and the AEG Facilities' review included operations, guest services, game entertainment and in-arena sponsorships. Barclays Center and Brooklyn Nets basketball team chief executive officer (CEO) Brett Yormark was not satisfied with the cleanliness but was happy with the spectator interaction he saw inside the arena.

The article describes the Barclays Center, the home court of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team located in Brooklyn, New York City. It was built on a budget of 500 million dollars, has an outdoor oculus and a seating capacity of 17,732 that allows spectators to be closer to the action. The Nets has already sold 80 percent of the total 101 suites and full-season tickets are almost sold out.

The article discusses the renovation of University of California (CAL)'s Memorial Stadium which took 10 years to complete. CAL addressed the seismic safety issue by upgrading its permanent concessions and restrooms bringing the stadium up to date with other collage football venues. It cites concerns early in the process on whether the stadium should be rebuilt on the fault line. The project was delayed by two years after a group of preservationists protested the removal of an oak grove.

The article features some of the individuals who help shape the future of the National Football League (NFL). It includes David Rabin, executive director for marketing for Lenovo who aims to make Lenovo the top computer brand in the U.S. through the NFL. Dallas Cowboys chief human resource officer Heidi Weigarter is credited for changing the culture of the team to a professionally-run one. San Franncisco 49ers president Gideon Yu who spearheaded the building of the new Santa Clara stadium.

The article features women leaders who are game changers in the U.S. sports business. Among the list are Stacey Allaster of Women's Tennis Association (WTA), Kathy Behrens of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Jane Geddes of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) who are recognized as organizational drivers. The article also lists Karen Brodkin of Fox Cable Networks as a media mover, Michelle Berg of Team Epic as an agency strategist and Cindy Davis of Nike Golf as a brand builder.

The article reports on the efforts of sports facilities to create new restroom facilities in a bid to eliminate waiting time. New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey increased restroom urinals by 46%, with 67 additional urinals in the men's rooms. However, male fans still experienced long waits in line. Other football stadiums have also increased the number of urinals. Developers mainly consider existing building codes when installing restroom facilities.

The article discusses the continuing growth of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based firm Comcast-Spectacor. The sports company was established in 1996 with the merger of Spectacor sports holdings and Comcast cable company. It has an annual revenue of 4.5-billion dollars and owns several sports teams and establishments including the Philadelphia 76ers, the Philadelphia Flyers, and the Wells Fargo Center. The article also mentions Comcast-Spectacor's plan to build a 50,000-square foot sports bar at the former site of the Spectrum arena.

The article discusses premium hospitality in sports which have shifted towards all-inclusive model for club seats and loge boxes and for single-game suite sales, and also mentions advantages of this trends such as providing incentives for suite holders to fully use their hospitality spaces.

The article reports the features of the sports complex Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California and presents information on the bar house of the complex Sierra Nevada Draught House and comments by basketball team Sacramento Kings' owner and president Vivek Ranadive and Chirs Granger, respectively.

The article focuses on the U.S. Bank Stadium located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, it mentions of glass wall on the building's west side that offered Minnesota Vikings football team fans an opportunity to get selfies and offer views of Mark Wilf, co-owner of the Vikings.

The article discusses the mixed-use development project being built by the American professional baseball franchise Atlanta Braves in Cobb County, Georgia for generating year-round revenue and activity which would include a stadium, office building and a theatre.

The article offers information related to T-Mobile Arena a multi-use indoor arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada.

The article discusses the occupational achievements of Jeremy Jacobs, chairman of sports hospitality firm Delaware North and head of the National Hockey League Board of Governors, and mentions growth of Delaware North under the leadership of Jeremy.

The article highlights the 10 sports facilities that offer innovative design elements worldwide. One is the Hall of Honor found at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Hall is considered a high-technology world of interactive displays celebrating National Football League team's history. Another is the Indoor terrace lounges situated in New Minnesota Twins ballpark in Minneapolis, which is characterized by heated concourses, standing-room-only spaces and concession stands.

The article reports on the improving marketing strategy and quality of products and services of U.S. food concessionaires in sports facilities. Based on a survey involving 800 senior-level executives, the emergence of all-inclusive tickets and loaded tickets was among the most anticipated trends in the industry. The survey also revealed that executives expected more concessionaires to offer healthy foods and to speed up payment transactions. Innovations at Ovations Food Services, Levy Restaurants and other concessionaires are cited.

A review is offered for a mixed-use development for planning of Arena District located in Columbus, Ohio.

The article focuses on the renovation of Kyle Field stadium in Texas A&M University which features club seats and technology.

The article focuses on the development and construction of the U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings' 1.1 billion-dollar facility, which is set to open in July 2016, outstripping anything anyone had ever discussed, according to Minnesota Sports Facilities Authorities chair Michele Kelm-Helgen.

The article offers the author's view on beacon technology. He mentions its adoption by sports teams for enhancing the experience of their fans through its installation in stadiums and arenas. He also notes their application of geofencing which refers to a global positioning system (GPS) technology involving the web resource Goggle Maps that delivers routes for audiences toward sports facilities.

The article reports on the trend in sports in the U.S. wherein teams invest in the development of preview centers to promote their venues. It states that preview centers have become more sophisticated which feature mock suites, colorful wall graphics, and other high-tech elements. It describes the architectural designs of several preview centers including the Experience Center in Sacramento, California.

The article reports on the use of food service technology and analytics by the restaurant company Levy Restaurants. Topics include the company use of big data, the analytics and consumer research initiative of the Delta North Sportservice, and the statements from Levy's chief executive officer Jaime Faulkner, president John Wentzell of Sportservice, and president Carl Mittleman of the food service provider Aramark. Also mentioned was the role of mobile technology in Aramark's operation.

The article features the McLane Stadium at the Baylor University where the Baylor Bear football team will play its first college footaball game in the said venue in Waco, Texas. It describes how the event was started, such as the bass boats that converged to salute the players. It also talks about the March of the Bears routine which was started under coach Art Briles a few years ago at landlocked Floyd Casey Stadium, the school's old football venue.

The article discusses the adoption of mobile ticketing for the Major League Baseball events. It refers to the Atlanta Braves decision to take risk by forcing their season ticket holders to embrace changes. Braves executive vice president of sales and marketing Derek Schiller has expressed agreement over mobile ticketing as the future of the sports business and in commerce in general. Indicated are initiatives that could boost greater returns and accelerate the adoption of mobile ticketing.

The article reports on upgrades on various automobile racing tracks in the U.S. It mentions the renovation of the Daytona International Speedway in Florida and the excitement of its president Joie Chitwood towards its reconstruction. It notes Speedway Motorsports Inc.'s (SMI) investment on the installation of a video board at the Texas Motor Speedway while International Speedway Corp. (ISC) is in the early phase of its capital expenditure program worth $600 million for upgrading its facilities.

The article offers information on the Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The 93-year-old stadium underwent 280 million dollars renovation and its capacity stands at 70,138. Fans can now walk right up to the stadium doors and get their tickets scanned for their seat. At the west end of the stadium, students pass through their own exclusive gate marked by the statue of a husky dog.

The article reports on the major renovations of the Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York City. The renovations consisted of three phases with phase one started in 2010-2011, phase two in 2011-2012, and phase three in 2012-2013. President and chief executive officer (CEO) Hank Ratner said that the renovation was a challenge because of the need to retain the history and memories in the garden. A brief description of the changes in the garden is provided.