“At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou. Sports has always invoked a feeling, and a sense of belonging.
Lately though, our venues are facing an uphill battle to get fans back in the venues that elicit these feelings.
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ALSD Spotlight
ALSD Spotlight is back, the 2021 edition primed to again share the year’s best ideas from across the sports and entertainment venue marketplace. This year is especially meaningful for ALSD members to submit their best work while learning from the success stories of their peers.
ALSD Conference and Tradeshow
In the entertainment capital of the world, T-Mobile Arena hosts the biggest events in one of the top-grossing venues on the planet. Walkthrough this magenta mecca on the Las Vegas Strip with attendees of the 31st Annual ALSD Conference and Tradeshow.
ALSD Conference and Tradeshow
Allegiant Stadium, host to a full calendar of world-class entertainment events, opened its doors for the ALSD to tour its versatile premium products and event spaces. Walkthrough the “Death Star” with the 31st Annual ALSD Conference and Tradeshow.
ALSD Conference and Tradeshow
The 31st Annual ALSD Conference and Tradeshow descended on the Las Vegas Strip on August 15 – 17, 2021, gathering the ALSD community together for the first time in over two years for three days of educational sessions, networking, and tradeshow exhibits.
ALSD Conference and Tradeshow
The 31st Annual ALSD Conference and Tradeshow will be held August 15-17 at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. ALSD 2021 features educational sessions, networking, tradeshow exhibitions, and an opportunity to start to get back an entire lost year in three days.
Service Training
Sports are back! Well, almost. It is certainly looking good, hopes are high, and there is a growing light at the end of the tunnel. As we welcome a return to relative normalcy, it begs the question: Are you focused on the next chapter in fan engagement?
Member Highlight
He was a college baseball player. He’s managed basketball facilities for three NBA teams. He’s committed to the physical and mental health and wellness of his players. He’s now building a new $70 million, 130,000-square-foot training center. He's David Painter, Director of Basketball Facilities for the Orlando Magic.
Design Desk
Sports teams made numerous public changes during the pandemic to address fan health and wellness in stadiums and arenas. But behind the scenes, teams have also protected their products on the field, court, and ice, prioritizing player safety in training facilities.