SEAT Fall 2015

SEAT Fall 2015

COVER STORY
A NEW VERSE FOR THE AGGIE WAR HYMN

Enjoy the $485 million renovation of Texas A&M’s Kyle Field
BY JARED FRANK

FEATURES
WHY YINZ WILL LOVE PITTSBURGH IN 2016

Learn why the ALSD is headed to the Steel City

AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME IS RENEWED
Tour the renovation at UK’s Commonwealth Stadium
BY DAVE WAKEMAN

YOU CAN KNOCK THE HUSTLE
Get the most out of each individual on your sales staff
BY BRETT ZALASKI

COMMON GROUND, UNIQUELY SACRAMENTO
Explore the development outside of the Golden 1 Center
BY TROY KIRBY

REVITALIZING PERCEPTIONS OF DOWNTOWN DETROIT
Examine the new district and arena for the Red Wings
BY JARED FRANK

SPORT SPAWNS TRAVEL
Capitalize on the opportunities with traveling sports fans
BY SCOTT HOROWITZ AND GINA KATZMARK

F&B’S SEAT AT THE FACILITY DESIGN TABLE
Incorporate F&B early and often into the design process
BY EILEEN SMITH

FANTASY BECOMES A REAL REVENUE GENERATOR
Experience a new hospitality destination – the fantasy lounge
BY MAX SNYDER

EXPERIENCE STARTS WITH SAFETY
Improve your video security and storage capabilities
BY BARRY LEVINE

THE STATE OF THE SUITE FAN EXPERIENCE
Gain insight into industry standards for service investments
BY MIKE DONNELLY

DEPARTMENTS

NEW ALSD MEMBERS

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

EDITOR’S NOTE
Don’t Be Left Holding the Severed Cord
BY JARED FRANK

FROM THE TOP
The President of STAPLES Center, Microsoft Theater, and L.A. LIVE shines light on his keys for leadership
WITH LEE ZEIDMAN

ALSD MEMBER Q&A

INDUSTRY AND ASSOCIATION NEWS
Detroit Lions build upon the tunnel club concept
Senators add new premium views to Canadian Tire Centre

THE ALSD LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
The association adds to its Board of Advisors

ALSD MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
SEAT visits with: Jen Wu, Delaware North Sportservice, Bank of America Stadium, Partner of the Carolina Panthers

COMING ATTRACTIONS

THE CLOSER

About the Cover: Colleges, you’re up next. Sports venue design and build themes are trickling down to the college market, and nowhere does the construction match professional sports more than at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field.