New research with Oxford Economics finds business events generated US$1.3 trillion in direct spending and supported US$1.8 trillion in total GDP worldwide in 2025 The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional re

The City of Thomasville was recently awarded a $500,000 multiyear grant from Fox Gives to fund essential life-safety and accessibility improvements at the historic Thomasville Municipal Auditorium. Fox Gives is the nonprofit arm of Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. “The Municipal Auditorium has

Our International Association of Venue Managers community continues to grow, and we are excited to welcome the newest members who joined us in April 2026. Thank you for being part of the association and helping shape the future of venue management. Hannah Adkins, F&M Bank Arena, C

Earth Month Seed Pocket Initiative Brings Pollinator-Friendly Plants, Education and Joy to Families Across Los Angeles Neighborhoods The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) extended its sustainability efforts beyond its campus via a new partnership with the Los Angeles Neighborhood L

It’s springtime — a time for reawakening, daffodils, and IAVM Regional Meetings. The next IAVM regional meeting is quickly approaching for Region 4 in beautiful Spokane, WA, so it’s the perfect time to consider the essential role the regions, especially regional volunteers, play in th