2025 MEDIAKIT
Welcome to Venue, the premier digital B2B magazine dedicated to the global hotel, hospitality, sports, and entertainment industries.
In each issue, we bring you exclusive interviews with the visionaries and decision-makers who are driving innovation and setting new standards. Our coverage includes the latest projects and investments, offering a comprehensive view of what’s shaping the future of these industries. Through leadership interviews, in-depth case studies, expert contributors and global news, we aim to highlight best practices and emerging trends that inspire growth and innovation.
At Venue, we believe in the transformative power of technology and the importance of adaptive leadership. Our content is designed not only to educate but also to create discussion and challenge progress. We celebrate the leaders who embrace change and challenge the status quo, showcasing how they leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency and guest experiences.
Join us on this exciting journey as we highlight bestin-class examples of excellence in hospitality, sports, and music. Together, we can shape the future of these industries, fostering connections and sparking conversations that matter.
Thank you for being a part of Venue. We look forward to inspiring you with each edition!
James Pepper, CEO
Readers & Reach
Our audience comprises C-suite executives, decision-makers, and industry pioneers from the hotel and hospitality, music venue and sports arena industries.
“CUSTOMERS AND FANS VISIT A VENUE LOOKING TO BE EXCITED AND ENTERTAINED, NOT CHALLENGED, OR COMPROMISED BY THE TECHNOLOGY. EVERY GOOD MEMORY THEY LEAVE WITH IS ANOTHER REASON FOR THEM TO RETURN.”
George
Vaughan
CEO and Future Vision Stratagist at The
Digital Line
"VENUE is dedicated to
showcasing remarkable hotels, landmarks, and stadiums - inspiring industry innovation, design, and excellence, to elevate guest and user experiences in hospitality and
showcasing the world’s most landmarks, tourist attractions, arenas industry leaders through stories of excellence, while empowering them experiences and set new standards and entertainment."
Charlotte Clarke COO and Founder
Detail in the Numbers
DEMOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN
GROUPS
years
DISTRIBUTION
BACKGROUND
or hospitality management)
AUDIENCE INTERESTS
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION:
78% - focus on incorporating tech solutions for better management and guest/audience experiences.
SUSTAINABILITY:
62% - are exploring sustainable practices within their industries, especially in hospitality and sports.
GROWTH AND PARTNERSHIPS:
54% - emphasise finding new revenue channels and expanding regional influence.
PEOPLE & LEADERSHIP:
46% - prioritise team development, leadership skills, and workforce engagement in competitive talent markets.
Top
SENIORITY LEVEL
REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA:
Hotels & Hospitality
STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE WITH VENUE’S COVERAGE OF THE GLOBAL HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.
From industry innovations, operations and guest experience to architecture, design & build, technology, leadership and CSRVenue magazine informs you about the industry’s next big thing.
Content Strategy
OUR CONTENT STRATEGY COVERS FOUR KEY AREASTECHNOLOGY, LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS AND INNOVATION.
Our exec-level interviewees and content contributors expand on those topics, bringing a wide range of topics and themes to our pages.
What will your content bring?
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
SMART ROOMS
CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN
PERSONALIZATION
MOBILE BOOKING
GUEST ANALYTICS
VENUE MANAGEMENT
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
DATA SECURITY
LOYALTY PROGRAMS
AUGMENTED REALITY (AR)
VIRTUAL CONCIERGE
CLOUD COMPUTING REVENUE MANAGEMENT
IOT (INTERNET OF THINGS)
FACIAL RECOGNITION
SUSTAINABILITY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
IN-ROOM AUTOMATION
EVENT MANAGEMENT
FOOD & BEVERAGE
CUSTOMER
CRM (CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT)
REAL-TIME
SOCIAL
CYBERSECURITY
DIGITAL
MOBILE
(AR)
MANAGEMENT
THINGS)
RECOGNITION
EFFICIENCY
AUTOMATION
MANAGEMENT
BEVERAGE TECH
JOURNEY (CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT)
REAL-TIME ANALYTICS
POS (POINT OF SALE)
SMART VENUES
VIP EXPERIENCE
DYNAMIC PRICING
CROWD MANAGEMENT
DIGITAL WAYFINDING
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
VIRTUAL EVENTS
SELF-SERVICE KIOSKS
WI-FI CONNECTIVITY
BOOKING ENGINE
SMART LIGHTING
BIG DATA
PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE
SUSTAINABILITY
INITIATIVES
ACCESS CONTROL
MOBILE KEY
CONTENT STREAMING
CUSTOMER RETENTION
E-COMMERCE
INTEGRATION
SMART SENSORS
OMNICHANNEL
EXPERIENCE
SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
CYBERSECURITY
DIGITAL PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
MOBILE APPS
Sports
STAY ON THE BALL WITH VENUE’S COVERAGE OF EMERGING TRENDS IN SPORTS STADIUM TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION.
Whether fan experience, payment solutions, security, smart venue management, or sustainable initiatives, Venue magazine has you covered.
Advertising Opportunities
INDIVIDUAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE TECH-EXEC PLATFORMS.
Choose from the following options to promote your brand, products, services or expertise to our audience.
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Hitting all the right notes
VENUE’S IN-DEPTH COVERAGE OF THE LIVE MUSIC AND CONCERT INDUSTRY.
We dive into the operations and logistics and showcase the latest technology and digital transformations that are reshaping the live music experience for fans and performers alike.
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“THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL MERITS OF LIVE MUSIC ARE PROFOUND. IT GIVES THE AUDIENCE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND ALLOWS US TO CONNECT AND FEEL AT ONE. IT REALLY IS FOOD FOR THE SOUL.”
James Pepper CEO Venue Magazine
Editorial Calendar
JANUARY
INNOVATION & FUTURE TRENDS IN VENUES
Featured Content: "Top Venue Design Trends for 2024"
Sponsored Content: Below the Lights at Picadilly Circus - DMT & AOTO
Event Coverage: CES (Consumer Electronics Show) - Focus on new tech for venues
Contributor Content: George Vaughan - The Digital Line
Sports Coverage: Super Bowl LIX - Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
MARCH
HOSPITALITY AND GUEST EXPERIENCE
Featured Content: "Luxury Meets Service: Enhancing the Guest Journey"
Sponsored Content: Spotlight on high-end hotel/resort brands
Event Coverage: International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) insights
Sports Coverage: Stadium Spotlight: FIFA 2025 World Cup
JUNE
SUMMER EVENTS & OUTDOOR VENUES
Featured Content: Croke Park, the iconic venue hosts Oasis on their UK tour
Sponsored Content: Products/solutions for outdoor event logistics and security
Event Coverage: Music festivals and global sports event previews
Sports Coverage: Wimbledon: Spotlight on a historic venue
SEPTEMBER
SUSTAINABILITY IN DESIGN AND OPERATIONS
Featured Content: "Green Initiatives: Eco-Friendly Venues Worldwide"
Sponsored Content: Feature on sustainable materials and practices in design
Event Coverage: Greenbuild Conference highlights sustainable building practices
Sports Coverage: Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Long Island, NY
NOVEMBER
FOOD & BEVERAGE INNOVATIONS
Featured Content: "Culinary Excellence: Top Dining Experiences in Venues"
Sponsored Content: F&B trends and suppliers for premium hospitality
Event Coverage: National Restaurant Association Show trends
Sports Coverage: Melbourne Cup, Flemington Racecourse