Warren James Buckley, former President and Chief Executive Officer of the BC Pavilion Corporation, responsible for the operation of two of British Columbia’s most iconic public facilities, the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place Stadium, passed away July 14. He was 73. From

Las Vegas Events announced on Aug. 17 its long-tenured president, Pat Christenson, will retire on Dec. 31, 2023. Christenson will continue to work with the new president once the position has been filled, prior to the start of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo this December. A gradua

By Karen Caro The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority in Atlanta announced the hiring of Shawn Stinson to the position of Director of Food & Beverage at the Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Stinson has 25 years of experience in venue a

By Justin Tinder Hospitality industry veteran Barbara Beaton has been appointed as General Manager of the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The ASM Global-managed venue opened in January 2021 and features a 200,000-square-foot exhibit hall with 45,000 square foot of meeting space and a

By R.V. Baugus and Nancy Seltzer Ben Farrell, a legendary Nashville based-concert promoter has died at 76. He passed away on August 10th, surrounded by his family and so much love. The President of Varnell Enterprises, Ben was the longtime concert promoter for Garth Brooks, and had wo