Our industry was the target of another news piece that lacked data and understanding of the convention center industry. A recent New York Times article missed the forest for the trees by criticizing cities for renovating existing convention centers or building new ones. Recent data di

No one can deny the impact that Taylor Swift has had on the world, let alone on the venue industry. By the end of her Eras Tour, Swift will have performed 149 shows across 54 cities worldwide — an estimated total economic impact that will likely surpass $10 billion, according to the U

The Greater Tacoma Convention Center (GTCC) is marking the milestone of 20 years serving the community with an open house reception on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This celebration invites community members, partners, clients, and local organizations to come toge

Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in October 2024. 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. Andrew Adrian, Sydney Showground

Legendary promoter Louis Messina, Founder and CEO of Messina Touring Group, regaled attendees at the International Entertainment Buyers Assn. (IEBA) convention with his stories about how he was kidnapped, what leads to new clients, and what motivates him every day. Eric Church, one am