By Mary Tucker The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) released the results of its latest poll tracking the impact COVID-19 is having on the U.S. business-to-business (B2B) exhibition industry during a recent free webinar. “The persistence of COVID-19 and the uncertainty of

By Jon Adkins and R.V. Baugus The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, announced that the Georgia World Congress Center, site of IAVM’s VenueConnect in July 2021, is the first public assembly venue to achieve GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation. The G

By Stephanie Davis Smith and Marlinda Henry Connect, a leader in live events for meeting planners and those in the travel and tourism industry, has come alongside the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals for an unprecedented three-year strategic alliance where Connect wi

(Editor’s Note: The following submission by Dan Mendelson is written to Frantzer LeBlanc, whose article appeared last week on Front Row News and the IAVM newsletter.) By Dan Mendelson Frantzer, Thank you for sharing your stories. They are heart wrenching. We’ve met, talked

By Molly Rosenberg Venue Coalition recently announced that Todd Hunt, CVE, will be joining the company as Senior Vice President, Client Services & Partnerships. In his new role, Hunt will focus on national booking and business development while continuing to service new and exist