By R.V. Baugus After some 48 years of dedicated service to the world of public assembly venue management before his retirement in February 2020, it is fair to say it takes something out of the ordinary to pull the wool over the eyes of Courtney Dyer, CVE. That being the case, score on

John Rhamstine, CVE, most recently served as Director of Cultural Facilities, Arts and Entertainment, at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia before his retirement earlier this year. The venue held a retirement for the industry veteran and IAVM friend in which several of his friends f

ASM Global has selected Emilia Mikkola as the new General Manager of the venue Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki, Finland, as part of their expansion into the Finnish market. Mikkola brings extensive experience in the event industry, having held senior executive positions and contributed to o

From Celebrity Access The Event & Arena Marketing Conference announced that it has rebranded as the Event & Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC) in a bid to become more inclusive for venues of all sizes amid the evolution of the live events industry. “For over forty years EAMC

By Maddison Devoy Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC) Food and Beverage team were recognized at the prestigious National MEA Awards for the bespoke retail and catering menus designed for THE LUME Melbourne. THE LUME Melbourne, created by Grande Experiences and permanen