Fan Experience & Hospitality

16Oct2017

Fan attendance survey by EPFL during ESSMA Fan Entertainment Workshop

Some sixty members of the European Stadium & Safety Management Association (ESSMA) assembled for the sold-out Fan Entertainment Workshop in Turin, Italy, on 3-4 October. The venue for the two-day event was Allianz Stadium, home of Juventus FC. Alberto Colombo, Deputy General Secretary of EPFL focused his presentation on fan attendance. The EPFL, which represents 32 European Leagues and Associations, works on a political and regulatory level with the stakeholders both in Europe and on a global level, as well as engaging with EU institutions.

ESSMAFan Experience & Hospitality

13Oct2017

ESSMA Fan Entertainment Workshop: Juventus FC and Allianz Stadium

Some sixty members of the European Stadium & Safety Management Association (ESSMA) assembled for the sold-out Fan Entertainment Workshop in Turin, Italy, on 3-4 October. The venue for the two-day event was Allianz Stadium, home of Juventus FC. Francesco Gianello, Head of Stadium, Juventus FC provided details on the 41,507-seat Allianz Stadium, which was inaugurated in 2011 at a cost of €105m, and replaced the club’s former home, the Stadio Delle Alpi.

ESSMAFan Experience & Hospitality

04Oct2017

3D interactive ticketing solutions to enhance fan experience

Venues and Venue Management have evolved significantly. ESSMA’s Corporate Partner 3D Digital Venue builds 360-degree 3D interactive ticketing solutions that aim to enhance fan experience which will increase season ticket holder renewals and provide special viewing experiences for potential VIP consumers. By using the technology, fans are able to experience the view in 3D of their allocated seats in the stadium.

Facility & OperationsFan Experience & HospitalityMember news

10Aug2017

Close-up: Andrei Peregoudov, Head of Project at VTB Arena Park

During the ESSMA European Stadium Tour to Russia (2-5 July 2017), one of the stadiums we visited was the future Dynamo Stadium. With the VTB Arena incorporated into the stadium, both venues and its surroundings are part of an enormous project in Moscow and we talked to the Head of Project at VTB Arena Park, Andrei Peregoudov.

Development & ConstructionESSMAFacility & OperationsFan Experience & HospitalitySafety & Security

29Jun2017

Enhancing fan experience: the Cardiff 2017 Travel Guide App

During the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus F.C. and Real Madrid C.F. travelling fans had the opportunity to use the Cardiff 2017 Travel Guide App to enjoy a smooth and pleasurable experience before and during the final.

Fan Experience & HospitalityMember news

17Jun2017

FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 starts today

The FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 starts today with the game between Russia and New Zealand at 6PM local time (5PM GMT+2). The opening match will be played at ESSMA Stadium Member FC Zenit's new Saint Petersburg Stadium.

Development & ConstructionFan Experience & HospitalityIndustry news

15Jun2017

Parc Olympique Lyonnais will integrate Philips next-generation LED lighting

ESSMA Stadium Partner Philips Lighting and Stadium Member Olympique Lyonnais are going to work together to transform the Parc Olympique Lyonnais with next-generation LED lighting.

Fan Experience & HospitalityMember news

07Jun2017

The sports industry embraces VR

Virtual reality (VR) is set to change the sports industry and football clubs join the trend. From live stream broadcasting to developing applications, several European clubs are trying to implement VR to enhance fan experience.

Fan Experience & HospitalityIndustry news