Region 7 was host to an IAVM Arizona Chapter Meeting on February 1 at the Phoenix Convention Center with a full one-day itinerary that touched on several topics and issues that qualify as hot in the venue management industry. “It was a successful meeting,” said Robby Ellio
The following article was originally published by Wenger Corporation on its performing arts blog. Over the next three weeks, we’ll examine security in performing arts centers from three different angles: operations, planning and training. This week we’ll focus on safety procedures and
In preparation for the Shenyang New World EXPO soft opening on March 1, EXPO’s senior staff completed final training at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC) in December. EXPO General Manager Diane Chen is confident that the staff is prepared to meet the demand
When Nathaniel Porter and Allie Stites took on the roles of co-chair for a two-day Region 6 Future Industry Leaders Conference on January 30-31 in Tulsa, they had no idea whether the first-ever such event targeted toward mid-level venue managers would warrant a second look. But after
World Wrestling Entertainment came to San Antonio and the Alamodome on January 29 as one of the WWE’s premier events turned 30. Nick Langella, Alamodome GM, carried the championship gold surrounded by (from left) Joe Flanagan, WWE SVP Live Events, Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand