Category: News

Madrid okays demolition of Vicente Calderon

Article posted by Coliseum, December 3^rd, 2018

The Madrid Municipality has finally given the approval to demolish the Vicente Calderon stadium, former home to Atletico Madrid, by December, according to a report by Football Espana website. The new plans involve urbanisation of the area into houses and green spaces. The €42.2 million project... » Read more

Britain’s SGSA launches new Green Guide

Article posted by Coliseum, December 3^rd, 2018

Britain’s Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) launched the updated Green Guide to safety on November 5, according to their official website. The Green Guide is a manual to help sports ground owners and operators to maintain the safety parameters throughout their venues. According to SGSA, the... » Read more

HKS to design Nippon Ham’s stadium with retractable roof

Article posted by Coliseum, December 3^rd, 2018

The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters recently unveiled the basic design for their new ballpark with a retractable roof that will be completed in the spring of 2023, the Japan Times reported. The venue which will be Japan’s second retractable roof stadium, will be designed by the architecture firm... » Read more

HOK hires new recruits in Dallas office expansion

Article posted by Coliseum, November 21^st, 2018

HOK has hired two new recruits for its Sports, Recreation and Entertainment projects as the American firm expands its Dallas operations. Robert Burns has joined as Director of Business Development and Associate in Dallas and Andrew Elmer, PLA, ASLA, CLARB has joined as a Project Manager and... » Read more

Texas Rangers ropes in Van Wagner to promote sales

Article posted by Coliseum, November 21^st, 2018

American professional baseball team Texas Rangers have hired Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment to promote selling of premium seats as well as founding partners for Globe Life Field in Arlington which is the team’s new $1.1 billion stadium opening in 2020 according to a news report by venues... » Read more

Merchandising emerges as a big draw for comedy shows

Article posted by Coliseum, November 21^st, 2018

Merchandising has emerged as a big revenue generator for comedy shows hitting the road this year, says a report by VenuesNow, which emphasizes how it has evolved from a T-shirt table at best to online stores and full-fledged product lines including hats, pins, CDs, downloads and books. The revenue... » Read more

Topgolf Swing Suites’ simulators to bring in sales

Article posted by Coliseum, November 21^st, 2018

With the renovations of Philips Arena completing for the 2018-19 season, sports fans are set to enjoy two Topgolf Swing Suites inside the Hawks Meeting and Conference Center, according to Atlanta Hawks website. Each of the high-end suites will include two Topgolf simulators, HDTVs, lounge seating... » Read more