Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Announces Partnership with ASM Global to Bring Concerts, Festivals and Special Events to the Hall of Fame Village Powered by Johnson Controls
November 03 2021 - 4:57PM
Business Wire
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (“HOFV”)
(NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media
company centered around the power of professional football, today
announced that it has partnered with ASM Global, the world’s
leading producer of entertainment experiences, to bring concerts,
festivals and other special events to the Tom Benson Hall of Fame
Stadium located on the campus of the Hall of Fame Village powered
by Johnson Controls in Canton, Ohio.
“We are very excited to partner with ASM Global for multiple
reasons,” stated Michael Crawford, President and CEO of HOFV.
“After being forced to live in a virtual world for the last 21
months, people are craving the best-in-class in-person experiences
that ASM Global is known for in a state-of-the-art venue like Tom
Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. This partnership is another example of
a world-renowned brand that supports what we are building in Canton
and wants to be part of it.”
Crawford went on to share, “ASM Global possesses strong
relationships across the entertainment landscape, bringing added
opportunities and enhancing our capacity to engage with
high-caliber events that we believe will be in elevated demand
amongst people throughout Ohio and beyond. This partnership will
help drive revenue for our entertainment division, creating further
value for our shareholders. We look forward to announcing an
exciting schedule of events we have planned for 2022 in the weeks
and months ahead.”
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, named for the beloved American
businessman, philanthropist and owner of the New Orleans Saints, is
considered one of 13 game-changing NFL stadiums according to
Forbes. It is one of five NFL stadiums in the portfolio of ASM
Global, which also manages Soldier Field in Chicago, Caesars
Superdome in New Orleans, State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, NRG
Stadium in Houston and 18 other venues around the world.
“We are excited to use the power of the ASM Global network to
create entertainment experiences for Tom Benson Hall of Fame
Stadium and the fans who join in from around the state and beyond,”
said Doug Thornton, Executive Vice President of ASM Global. “At a
time when we see growing demand for live events, we are looking
forward to collaborating with HOFV to deliver a diverse array of
talent to the venue and other facilities within the Village.”
About Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV,
HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power
and popularity of professional football and its legendary players
in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in
Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson
Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination
centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus. Additional
information on the Company can be found at www.HOFREco.com.
About the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson
Controls
Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls is a multi-use
sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro
Football Hall of Fame's campus in Canton, Ohio. Owned by the Hall
of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the
Village currently has over $250 million worth of assets under
management and is one of the largest ongoing construction projects
in Ohio. Phase I of the project entailed the construction of the
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, a world-class 20,000 seat, sports
and entertainment stadium, and the National Youth Football and
Sports Complex. Phase II, currently under construction, will add
the Constellation Center for Excellence, the Center for
Performance, a Fan Engagement Zone, a Hall of Fame indoor waterpark
and a Hilton Tapestry Hotel. Phase III is currently in planning
stages. For more information, visit www.HOFVillage.com.
About ASM Global
ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment
experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy
and management—delivering locally tailored solutions and
cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue
owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents
with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious
arenas, stadiums, conventions and exhibition centers, and
performing arts venues.
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