By Andrew Shreve Similar to other industries, the process of developing as a professional is an enduring one, with lots of twists and unexpected turns, but those of us in this niche venue management industry have to start at square 1. Some may be more fortunate than others where squar
(From Region 6 newsletter) In the year since Hurricane Harvey struck Houston, the city has been defined by its resilience and strength. While the majority of the city was back and open for business just a few short weeks after the storm touched ground, many of the city’s neighborhoods
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (“HKCEC”) continues to be the preferred venue for international organisers staging world-class exhibitions and conferences in Hong Kong. During the fiscal year 2017-2018 (July 2017 to June 2018), a total of 1,061 events were held at the H
When the Atlanta Hawks tip off the 2018-19 season in a few weeks, they will do so at the State Farm Arena rather than Philips Arena. It is the same venue, but a new naming rights deal covering 20 years for $175 million will be in place. When the building opened 20 years ago it was Phi
The Visit Anaheim Customer Advisory Board (CAB) in conjunction with the Anaheim Convention Center recently underwent situation awareness training under the guidance of IAVM Director of Education Mark Herrera. “This was a great group of industry leaders sharing best practices,