Gareth James left an amazing legacy in the venue industry. He was, in effect, the Charles A. McElravy of the Venue Management Association of Australia. Just as McElravy saw a need of an association of auditorium managers in 1924, if for no other reason than to exchange ideas and viewp

The Lancaster Event Center celebrated a momentous occasion today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official commencement of the $7.125 million 15-year naming rights agreement, which takes effect December 1, 2023. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the Lancaster c

Eventex has officially announced The 50 Most Influential Venue Professionals for 2023, and IAVM is pleased to share that our President & CEO, Brad Mayne, CVE is featured on the list. The index recognizes outstanding professionals who have left a mark on this particular events indu

The Louisville Arena Authority has announced that the KFC Yum! Center, Louisville’s premier sports and entertainment venue, can be credited for bringing in just under $1 billion total in economic impact in less than a decade. A study conducted by Hunden Partners for Louisville Tourism

Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in October 2023. Thank you for being a part of the association! Also, let us get to know you better by participating in the I Am Venue Management series. Please visit here to share your story and photo. Peter Aftayev, St. Charles Conve