When Robyn Williams, CVE, returned the phone call of long-time friend and IAVM Second Vice Chair Tammy Koolbeck, CVE, Williams thought it was just to chat as part of a check-in conversation that was common and frequent between the two. So, when instead Koolbeck delivered the news that

An all-star panel moderated by Andy Jabbour, co-founder and managing director of The Gate 15 Company, is among the highlights at this year’s Academy for Venue Safety & Security (AVSS) taking place February 15-19 in Minneapolis. Jabbour will lead a discussion for a session t

By Ethan Honaman There are many variations said by many different people that all convey the same message, that “everyone is fighting a battle that you know nothing about, be a caring and kind person.” This is a message that our more than 400 strong guest relations staff here at Sport

IAVM and the IAVM Certification Board announced that effective February 1, 2018, the certification program known as Certified Facilities Executive (CFE) will be rebranded to carry the new name of Certified Venue Executive (CVE). The move comes following an October 2016 Certification B

By Barbara Moreno The staff of the San Diego Convention Center will be starting the new year with new safety and security tactics, following recent training from two top experts in the conventions, meetings, and venue industry. Mark Herrera, Director of Education for the International