The City of McAllen, Texas, has hired Yajaira Flores as its new director of the McAllen Convention Center Facilities, which includes the McAllen Convention Center, the McAllen Performing Arts, and Oval Park and Quinta Mazatlán. Flores has more than 15 years of experience in public ass

The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) announced an extended contract with its decade-long venue management partner, Spectra. The extension comes as the MBCC reopens after a $620 million renovation. Jimmy Morales, city manager for the City of Miami Beach, said, “I feel confident tha

Orlando Venues Chief Venues Officer Allen Johnson, CVE, announced Mike Weeman has been named security manager with oversight of Amway Center, Camping World Stadium and Tinker Field. In this position, Weeman’s primary focus will be ensuring the safety and security of all patrons, playe

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, announced the promotion of Joe Dolan to assistant general manager. Dolan joined the venue in January 2015 as director of event services. Prior to joining the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Dolan spent seven years in various ro

The International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) this week announced the recipients for its 2018 Industry Awards at the annual Honors & Awards Ceremony including selecting Kim Bedier, CVE, as Venue Executive of the Year. IEBA is a not-for-profit trade organization for li