Member Questions
Below are collated responses to previously asked Member Questions. We encourage members to Submit Member Questions to help the community build this knowledge base.
Game Notes and Stats for Suite Holders
Q: We are looking to provide game notes for our suite holders that would include stats, information on the visiting ...
New Premium Spaces – Staffing and Operations
Q: As we prep to open new premium hospitality spaces, we wanted to get a quick pulse check on how ...
Lower Suite Ticket Prices
Q: We are currently working on renewing our suites and have been asked by existing owners if we would lower ...
Wristbands in Premium Areas
Q: To those of you using wristbands for access control into premium areas: What is your process? Do the employees ...
Information Gathering on New Suite Clients
Q: Does anyone have a formal "information gathering" process when you get a new suite client? What other info do ...
Suite Branding
Q: If you allow branding within your suites: What are the guidelines? Does the client have to return the suite ...
Minimum Age Requirement, Courtside Seats
Q: We don't currently have a minimum age for our courtside seats for men's basketball. We would like college and ...
In-Game Charity Sponsorships
Q: I'm looking for suggestions for in-game basketball sponsorship opportunities, where our partner would donate $X to XYZ charity each ...
Sliding Glass Window/Wall Open or Closed
Q: If you have a sliding glass window/wall in your arena or venue suites: Do you start the event with ...
Premium Client Trips
Q: If you currently offer suite holder or premium client trips: How many clients do you typically take? Do you ...
Recent Premium Level Renovations
Q: Has your property undergone a recent (within 5 years) premium level renovation? If so, please list the spaces. Which ...
Dark Suites for Sound Check & Event
Q: How do arenas handle keeping it dark in the suites during sound check for artists and when the suites ...
Alcohol Payments in Loge Boxes
Q: We are in the process of building new loge boxes. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are included. However, alcoholic beverages ...
In-Suite F&B Ordering
Q: How do suite clients - both licensees and single event renters - order food and beverage in your venue? ...
Early Renewal Incentive/Offering
Q: Early suite renewals and extending one-year suite contracts to multi-year term deals are a hot topic at present. Please ...
All-Inclusive Catering
Q: What is included complimentary for food? How many menu items are available? Would you consider the offerings to be ...
Holiday Gifts
Q: In terms of holiday gifting: What has been your team/venue's most successful gift for clients? What gift has gotten ...
Bottled Beer vs. Canned Beer
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages to using/stocking bottled beer over canned beer? Does your venue use/stock bottled beer ...
Parking
Q: Do you have valet or self-parking underneath/event level of your building? If so, how many spots do you have? ...
Holiday/Themed Ideas and Events
Q: What kinds of activities do you do for premium clients on gamedays prior to holidays? What holiday or themed ...
Foggy Suite Windows
Q: We continue to have an issue on rainy days with our suite windows fogging on the outside. Our venue ...
Unique, Historic Exterior Suite Signage
Q: We are hoping to update our stadium suite signs and are looking to possibly incorporate some of our history ...
Lockers in Club/Premium Areas
Q: We are discussing adding lockers to our Legends Club for members to rent on a yearly or game basis ...
Digital Suite Nameplates
Q: We are considering installing digital suite nameplates in 2019. If your venue has installed digital suite nameplates: What company ...
Suite Holder Benefits
Q: What other benefits do you provide your luxury suite holders besides tickets and parking passes? (e.g., Attending practice, pre-game ...
Concierge Staff Incentives
Q: Do you incentivize your concierge staff? What measures do you use to incentivize your concierge staff? What incentives do ...
Punch List Technology
Q: What type of technology are directors using to create their punch lists for cleaning and maintenance as they review ...
In-Suite Online Ordering System
Q: Does anyone have a recommendation for a system that would be available on in-suite computers and/or mobile devices that ...
Broker Suites on Client’s Behalf
Q: Does anyone broker their suites on behalf of their clients? If so, what are the advantages and are there ...
Loge Box Seating: Offerings, Amenities, and Challenges
Q: What are your recommendations on types of furniture that work well or suggested vendors for loge furnishings? Do you ...
POS System for Both Suites and Concessions
Q: We are looking into purchasing a new POS system that will work with both our suites and our concessions ...
Innovative Premium Seating Areas and Offerings
Q: What new premium product(s)/space(s) has your venue (or a venue you know of) created/built? What creative product(s)/space(s) does your ...
Accessibility in Suites
Q: What are your accessibility standards in suites? A: "You access our suites by elevator or escalator. Once you enter ...
Live, Pre, or Postgame Broadcasts in Premium Areas
Q: In the club areas of your facility, do you program any live broadcasts within the lounge during pre or ...
Late Fees and Termination Penalties
Q: Within your suite and club seat license agreements, is there a penalty clause for terminating the agreement early? If ...
Distressed Suite Inventory in STH Package
Q: Is anyone using distressed suite inventory in Season Ticket Holder Benefit Packages to give STH's access to complimentary suites? ...
Suite Enhancements
Q: We are exploring a program for suite owners to enhance their game day experience. We are looking for ideas ...
End-To-End Ticketing, POS, Ordering Systems
Q: I'm looking for a different way to communicate with my suite holders that is outside of the numerous, sometimes ...
The Visiting Owner’s Suite
Q: Are you currently providing any specialty items in the visiting owner's suite? Is there a standard set for the ...
Ticketing Best Practices
Q: Which ticketing company do you use? What is your annual budget for suite tickets? What are the average turn-around ...
Recycling Program
Q: We are starting a Recycling Program at our arena, and I am looking for some suggestions. What would be ...
Client Communication Tool
Q: I'm looking for a different way to communicate with my suite holders that is outside of the numerous, sometimes ...
Tablets for Suite Presentations
Q: What content is presented on the tablet (multimedia, suite images, etc.)? What has been the success of using the ...
Quicker Entry for Season Ticket Holders
Q: Do you have a “Fast Pass†opportunity for season ticket members to gain quicker entrance into the venue? If ...
Renovation Focus Groups
Q: We are hosting a focus group of select suite holders to discuss potential renovations to our Club Level and ...
Branded Spirits Incentive/Promotion
Q: We are looking for a new way to expose premium clients to one of our spirits portfolios beyond just ...
Price Reduction, Value Adds, Strategies for Selling
Q: Has anyone lowered their annual suite license pricing? If so, explain price points. Has anyone added F&B credits to ...
Suite Trash Receptacles and Recycling Bins
Q: Can you send images or examples of your suite trash receptacles/cans and recycling bins? If you have suggestions, recommendations, ...
Newsletter or e-Newsletter to Suite Clients
Q: Do you currently send out newsletters or e-newsletters to current suite licensed and/or theater box licensed clients? If so: ...
Dedicated Suite Security
Q: How do you handle security of the individual suites? Do you have a system in place to keep non-suite ...
Ticket Reprint Policies and Ordering Policies
Q: What are your building's ticket reprint policies? In your building, are clients allowed to order on the day of ...
Suite Holder Tipping Policies
Q: How does your team/venue and your F&B partner handle communication to suite holders regarding tipping policies? What is the ...
Managing Suite Inventory with Multiple Tenants
Q: I would like to find out how other venues manage their private suite inventory, particularly if there is anyone ...
In-Seat Service
Q: What method of ordering do you use -- smartphone app or manual ordering? What is the delivery method? Are ...
Repurposing Premium Space
Q: What did you turn the new space into? A Club Area? A Party Suite? Did you sell it annually ...
Ticket Delivery or Pick Up
Q: Most teams host some type of kickoff event where suite holders will pick up their tickets at the event ...
Unique Ticket Packaging
Q: Please pass along ticket packaging ideas that have "wowed" clients. If you have samples, photos or company recommendations, please ...
Alcohol Policies in Suites
Q: How do you control underage drinking in the suites? Do you offer liquor for sale in the suites? A: ...
Suite Pricing Based On Yard-Line Location
Q: Please let me know if your suites are priced differently based on their yard-line location. Also, please include what ...
Plastic or Glass for Drinks
Q: Do you use glass or plastic wine/drink glasses in your Suites? Do you feel it is a safety concern ...
Games on Holidays
Q: This season, we have home games on the night of Halloween and on Christmas Eve day. We've begun working ...