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Katie Keenan Named Senior Vice President, Chief Experience Officer At NYRA
Katie Keenan Named Senior Vice President, Chief Experience Officer At NYRA

Yahoo

time10-07-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Katie Keenan Named Senior Vice President, Chief Experience Officer At NYRA

Katie Keenan Named Senior Vice President, Chief Experience Officer At NYRA originally appeared on Paulick Report. The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the appointment of Katie Keenan as senior vice president and chief experience officer (CXO). Keenan is a global live event and venue operations executive with two decades of sports industry experience. Prior to joining NYRA, she was vice president for live events & operations at the National Football League (NFL), where she led the planning and delivery of the NFL's marquee events including the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and NFL International Series Games. 'Katie Keenan understands the elements required to create dynamic venues and pairs that knowledge with an operational skillset developed around some of the biggest events in sports,' said David O'Rourke, NYRA president & CEO. 'She joins NYRA at an opportune time as we look forward to opening a new era of thoroughbred racing in New York.' Advertisement As CXO, Keenan will develop and implement strategies aligned with NYRA's commitment to provide a premier on-track experience for fans, racing participants and stakeholders. Accordingly, she will oversee NYRA's hospitality offerings and guest-facing operations at the new Belmont Park and historic Saratoga Race Course. NYRA's ongoing $455 million redevelopment of Belmont Park will result in a world-class racing and entertainment destination on Long Island. Centered around a 300,000-square foot building, the new Belmont Park will offer reimagined hospitality options, and the modern amenities sports fans deserve. Belmont Park will re-open for live racing in September 2026 with the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets set to return to Long Island in 2027. In May, NY Governor Kathy Hochul joined the Breeders' Cup to announce the new Belmont Park as the site of the 2027 Breeders' Cup World Championships, which will be held Oct. 29-30, 2027 in Elmont, N.Y. Belmont Park last hosted thoroughbred racing's annual year-end championship event in 2005. A native New Yorker, Keenan earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in sports management from the State University of New York at Cortland. In addition to the NFL, Keenan previously worked at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. and with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.

BBC statement on Glastonbury 2025
BBC statement on Glastonbury 2025

BBC News

time30-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • BBC News

BBC statement on Glastonbury 2025

"Millions of people tuned in to enjoy Glastonbury this weekend across the BBC's output but one performance within our livestreams included comments that were deeply offensive. The BBC respects freedom of expression but stands firmly against incitement to violence. The antisemitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan were utterly unacceptable and have no place on our airwaves. We welcome Glastonbury's condemnation of the performance. "The performance was part of a live stream of the West Holts stage on BBC iPlayer. The judgment on Saturday to issue a warning on screen while streaming online was in line with our editorial guidelines. In addition, we took the decision not to make the performance available on demand. The team were dealing with a live situation but with hindsight we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen. "In light of this weekend, we will look at our guidance around live events so we can be sure teams are clear on when it is acceptable to keep output on air."

UrVenue Champions Transparent Pricing Ahead of FTC Rule
UrVenue Champions Transparent Pricing Ahead of FTC Rule

Hospitality Net

time12-05-2025

  • Business
  • Hospitality Net

UrVenue Champions Transparent Pricing Ahead of FTC Rule

Ahead of regulations. Aligned with your guests. UrVenue sets the new standard in pricing clarity. As the hospitality and live-event industries prepare for the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) new Junk Fees Rule, set to take effect on May 12, 2025, UrVenue is taking proactive steps to ensure our clients not only comply with the new regulation but also strengthen their brand reputation through pricing clarity. The ruling, designed to curb hidden fees and bait-and-switch pricing tactics, mandates that businesses selling live-event tickets or short-term lodging clearly disclose the total price including all mandatory fees before a customer commits to a purchase. At UrVenue, rather than react, we took the lead! Transparent Pricing Across All Booking Types While the rule specifically targets live events and lodging, UrVenue believes transparent, guest-friendly pricing should apply across all guest experiences. That's why we're proud to announce that by May 9, 2025, our platform will support Transparent Pricing in every booking flow, not just those affected by the FTC's ruling. Whether your business is managing nightclub tables, cabana rentals, show tickets, pool passes, or package bundles, UrVenue ensures your guests see the total cost upfront, before they confirm a booking. This builds trust, improves conversion, and strengthens your brand reputation in an increasingly regulated and guest-conscious world. Booking Types Covered by Transparent Pricing: Minimum Spends Rentals Admissions Packages Duration-Based Bookings No hidden fees. No surprises. Just a streamlined, honest, and frictionless commerce experience for your guests, regardless of the booking type. Future-Proofing for Global Compliance This isn't just about a single U.S. regulation. Around the world, similar price transparency mandates are surfacing, and hospitality operators must stay agile. Our decision to broaden transparent pricing functionality across the entire UrVenue ecosystem positions our clients ahead of future regulatory shifts, domestically and globally. Is Your Current Software Solution This Proactive? If your current provider isn't preparing you for these changes or worse, putting you at risk of non-compliance, it might be time to rethink your technology partner. Choose a platform that evolves with you. Choose a partner that listens. Choose UrVenue. Ready to future-proof your guest experience and stay compliant? Book a demo today and explore a platform designed with your venue and your guests in mind. About UrVenue UrVenue is a SaaS-based hospitality technology company that pioneered the best-in-class Venue Management System (VMS), providing innovative solutions to sell and manage experiences for independent venues such as nightclubs, dayclubs, lounges, eatertainment, brand activations, special events, and mixed-use food and beverage environments. In 2022, the company introduced the industry's first Property Experience Management System (PXMS), now known as UrResort—a sister platform specifically designed to sell, manage, and monetize experiences for hotels and resorts, all-inclusives, integrated resort casinos, and enterprise hotel organizations. Since 2011, UrVenue's technology has been the trusted solution for organizations such as Fairmont Banff Springs, Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Wynn Resorts, Club Med, Circa Resort & Casino, Tao Group, Resorts World, The Venetian, Mohegan Sun, and Zouk Group. UrVenue has also been a multi-year finalist for the Skift IDEA Awards. For more information, visit Follow us on social: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

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