Door people were artists "back in the day." They were tasked to not only recognize the important people and regulars but also to orchestrate a good party by picking and choosing from hundreds of strangers. More>>

From Salt Lake Tribune: Lawmakers are trying to tame the perfect storm they created when they failed to free up enough restaurant liquor licenses to meet demand, while also deciding to allow permit holders to sell existing licenses on the open market, starting in July.More>>

Las Vegas and Miami can support variations on themes that have spelled success in a nightclub's original city, but can profits also be achieved in secondary markets? Scott Sartiano discusses making a name for his brand in Charlotte, N.C.More>>

It takes a cool head, organized mind and ton of experience to navigate and manage nightlife growth. Barry Gutin, a partner in Philadelphia’s GuestCounts Hospitality, brings it all. Gutin discusses what he is doing and where it all may go:More>>

From ZDNet.com: BBC Newsbeat, UK, reports that some nightclub security staff now demand access to clubber’s smartphones in order to verify individual identities, rather than rely on ID cards.More>>

The energy drink market continues to diversify. How does picking the right drink help differentiate your establishment or venue?More>>

Vice Media’s newest original online video series, “Discotecture,” follows five young designers as they create the nightclub of the future. Made possible by Heineken, the series helps emerging artists devise a cutting-edge nightclub through imagination, experimentation and design.More>>

It seems any legitimate New York brand must have a Vegas presence. Some of the biggest players in the land have headed west to seek even more fame and fortune. We caught up to Strategic Group's Jason Strauss to discuss strategy, branding and East Coast vs. West Coast cache.More>>

Opening a nightclub is a difficult challenge even for seasoned veterans. New to the game, Kathryn Burns has been thrust into the development of a venue in Park City, Utah. She knows the questions — she just has to develop the answers.More>>

Staff members often primarily are focused on their titles or workspaces, only going through the motions of making “mom and dad” happy. Instead of complaining about their apathy, do something about it!More>>