The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has continued to be the preferred venue for international organizers staging world-class exhibitions and conferences in Hong Kong. During the fiscal year 2016-2017 (July 2016 to June 2017), a total of 1,102 events were held at the

SMG was honored to be named corporate partner of the year at a presentation conducted at the College of Charleston and officiated by Alan Shao, Dean of the School of Business and Wayne Smith, Chairman, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management. This is the first award of its ki

At VenueConnect 2017, venue managers attended numerous educational sessions to discuss safety and security techniques, and the technology that can enhance them. These sessions included highly trained, respected, and educated experts serving on panels, which focused on threats venues f

The International Association of Venue Managers’ 2017 Venue Industry Award winners were presented in Nashville, TN, August 9, at the 92nd annual VenueConnect Conference and Trade Show. Each year, IAVM recognizes several venues and individuals who have demonstrated leadership and innov

The Opening Session of VenueConnect 2017 offered hope for the country in times of terrorist turmoil as Acting Secretary Elaine Duke of the Department of Homeland Security pledged the support of her office in helping keep venues safe as a place where people go to assemble and enjoy a v