Brian Mirakian is a smart man. He is the director of Populous Activate in the Americas, and he presented a wonderful, thoughtful session at this year’s South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas. His session, “The New Cathedral: Sports Stadiums,” took a look at t

The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) is pleased to announce Steve Peters, CFE, founder and president of VenuWorks, as the recipient of the 2015 Charles A. McElravy Award. The McElravy Award, named in honor of one of IAVM’s founding organizers, Charles A. McElravy, wa

Industry veteran Roger Newton recently announced his retirement from the arena management industry. Newton left his position as president and general Manager of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, last fall after serving in that role for nearly 10 years. Newt

The NHL is inspiring its 30 clubs, 68 million fans, and communities to lessen their impact on the environment. The governing organization is leading with a three-pronged approach to sustainability: track and measure, reducing resource use, and offsetting its footprint. “Through the ad

We recently wrapped up our Academy for Venue Safety & Security (AVSS) and GuestX programs, and they were a resounding success! Let’s take moment and view some of the highlights via photos.