IAVM’s one-day Severe Weather Preparedness event at the Marriott Quorum Hotel in Dallas came and went with the intensity and urgency one associates with, well, severe weather. From real-life severe weather experiences at venues to understanding severe weather tools to looking at

Paul Turner, CFE, is the senior director of event operations for AT&T Stadium and the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Yes, that stadium that carries with it a hypnotizing effect thanks to its grandeur. It is a stadium that offers so much more than just the event taking place o

The Shaw Conference Centre (SCC) announced the addition of internationally renowned culinary expert Thomas Trevethan as Food & Beverage Director. In his new role, he will oversee the culinary, banquet and purchasing departments at Edmonton’s premier convention centre. Trevethan b

Scott Cruickshank is the new general manager of visitor venues for Metro Zoo, Convention Center, Expo and Portland’5. He replaces Teri Dresler, who retired last year. Cruickshank, currently serving as interim general manager, will begin his new role immediately. “Each of Metro’s

This year’s IAVM Venue Management School at Oglebay is not only special because it celebrates its 30th anniversary, but will get a boost with the addition of Rebecca Barry, head of human resources at Perth Stadium in Burswood, Western Australia, who comes as a guest instructor f