By Jim Yeager ASM Global has appointed Kimberly Weedmark of Universal Studios Hollywood as the new general manager for the Los Angeles Convention Center. Weedmark, who brings a wealth of experience to the LA venue, has worked in the LA convention space for over two decades. Los Angele

By R.V. Baugus We are a couple of months late to this retirement party, but want to wish Jody Ulich, Convention & Cultural Services Director at City of Sacramento, all the very best in her next exciting chapter of life. The retirement actually happened in August and from here we

By Convention South Georgia International Convention Center executive director Mercedes Miller was recently inducted into the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter. Awarding her efforts in the City of College Park, Miller oversees the Gateway Center

By New Orleans CityBusiness New Orleans CityBusiness, a weekly business newspaper, has named Michael J. Sawaya, Convention Center President, as one of New Orleans’ most notable Industry Newsmakers in the field of tourism. This special distinction is given out to individuals who make h

By Jude-Anne Spencer-Phillip The Pennsylvania Convention Center announced that it has received its Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR reaccreditation for a second consecutive year. GBAC STAR is considered the gold standard of healthy and resilient facilities. Reaccreditation