The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)—representing thousands of venue managers and partner companies in stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, arenas, racetracks, amphitheaters, and other public assembly venues—is deeply grieved by the tragic events th

The U.K. government refuses to change its stance on “safe standing” sections at stadiums although fans and some teams strongly support the idea. Nearly half of all football (soccer) clubs in Germany have safe standing sections in their venue as it increases attendance, add

According to a Bloomberg Business report in 2014, almost 1,750 spectators are hurt at baseball games every year by batted balls. After a string of high-profile foul ball and broken bat incidents this season, teams across all levels are faced with a dilemma. Do they extend safety netti

A Trained Crowd Manager (TCM) Live session was held this year the day after VenueConnect in Baltimore concluded. There were several participants, including Jason Poppe—director of events and operations for Georgetown Athletics and McDonough Arena in Washington, D.C.—whom we spoke with

The latest trend in the drone world involves cables to help them with battery life and to keep them from flying away. “So-called tethered drones use ultrastrong-but-lightweight cables connected to the ground to provide power, a data link and a physical restraint,” Jack Nic