The Collaborative Food Waste Effort Expands Its Footprint in the Hospitality Sector Legends Global is the latest company to join the U.S. Food Waste Pact, a joint initiative led by nonprofits ReFED and World Wildlife Fund to reduce food waste throughout the supply chain. Legends Globa

New visitor experiences build on Ohio’s record-setting tourism economy and encourage convention attendees to explore more of the state Every year, millions of visitors travel to Columbus for conventions, trade shows, sporting events and meetings. Beginning this summer, those vis

Our International Association of Venue Managers community continues to grow, and we are excited to welcome the newest members who joined us in June 2026. Thank you for being part of the association and helping shape the future of venue management.   Lori Adams, REAL District, Reg

  Some careers are measured by years of service. Others are measured by the lives they influence. For nearly four decades, Clifford “Rip” Rippetoe, CVE, has dedicated himself not only to advancing the convention center industry, but to strengthening the people who mak

Veteran Venue Executive Brings Extensive Convention Center, Performing Arts, Event Operations And Community Tourism Experience To Ottumwa. VenuWorks has named Tim Seeberg, CVE, as the new Executive Director of the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa. Seeberg will begin his new role on