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Leadership Institute Session Spotlight: DiSCovering Your Leadership Style
What does it mean to become a more effective leader, and are you equipped to helm a team with diverse personality types? In every work environment, there is one common factor; each person has their own way of working and dealing with challenges. Have you ever realised...
From Ideas to Influence: Become a VMA Speaker in 2024
Do you want to take the stage and share your venue management expertise with an engaged audience of your industry peers? Now is your chance to get involved with the VMA and take the next step in your personal and professional development journey. As we gear up for...
Unlocking Access to the World’s Best Sports and Entertainment Venues
Outpoint Group is a pioneer in the world of sports business tourism. We offer you and your fellow professionals a unique opportunity to delve deep into the ever-changing world of sports and entertainment venue design, management, operations and fan experience....
Latest Edition of Venue Professional Magazine Now Available
The IAVM’s Venue Professional magazine’s September 2023 issue is now available for VMA members to access online. Under the VMA / IAVM affiliation agreement, all VMA Members automatically receive reciprocal membership of the IAVM and access to the new digital format of...
Anna Fowler’s VMA Pathway to Leadership
Anna Fowler's membership with the Venue Management Association (VMA) has helped her on the pathway to leadership. From her initial steps as a customer service representative to her current role as Club Operations Executive at Melbourne Cricket Club, Anna's progression...
Congratulations to our Scholarship to Attend School Winners
The VMA is thrilled to announce the recipients of its scholarship program for the 2023 Venue Management School (VMS). These outstanding individuals have demonstrated exceptional dedication, passion, and potential within the venue management industry, and the VMS...
Celebrating Excellence: Congratulations to the Institute of Venue Safety and Security Scholarship Winner!
We are thrilled to extend our congratulations to the recipient of this year's inaugural Institute of Venue Safety and Security (IVSS) Scholarship: Logan Christian The IVSS Scholarship has been designed to recognise outstanding individuals committed to advancing safety...
Prioritising Sustainability Tracking for Event Venues
Large-scale events such as conferences, concerts and sporting events leave a mark on the communities in which they operate. Done correctly, events can drive enormous benefits in terms of economic activity, inclusivity and even social and political benefits. But...
Enhancing Venue Safety: Meet Safety and Security expert and IVSS Instructor, Darren Horne
In the world of event and venue management, ensuring the safety and security of attendees is paramount. To shed light on this critical aspect, we had the privilege of interviewing an industry expert and one of the Institute of Venue Safety and Security Instructors:...
The VMA Reaches for Record Numbers at the Venue Management School and Leadership Institute
Enrolment is now open for the 2023 Venue Management School (VMS) and Leadership Institute (LI) held from Sunday, 12 – Friday, 17 November in Kingscliff, NSW! The Venue Management Association (VMA) is thrilled to announce this opportunity for professionals in the venue...
Streamlining Venue Operations for Success: Enhancing Efficiency and Communication
Are you a venue manager looking to optimize your control centre and events for seamless operations? The key to success lies in proactive venue management. In this blog post, we will explore the shared challenges faced in running your operations effectively, discuss...
VMA launches the Institute of Venue Safety and Security
The Venue Management Association launches the Institute of Safety and Security The launch of the Institute of Venue Safety and Security (IVSS) by the Venue Management Association (VMA) is an important step in improving safety, security and risk management in...
2023 Venue Industry Award Winners Announced
The Venue Management Association (VMA) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 Venue Industry Awards. The awards were held tonight at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the VMA’s 30th Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress. The Venue Industry Awards are...
VMA Board Elects New President
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Ltd (VMA) is delighted to announce the election of Phil King AVM as the next VMA President. King commenced his 3 year term as President following his election by the VMA Board this week. First elected to the VMA...
Welcoming our 2023 Board Members
We are delighted to announce the results of the 2023 Board Election. This year’s election called for nominations to fill one vacant Active Board position and one Allied Board position. We are pleased to welcome back returning Allied Director – Anthony Duffy AVM. In...
Learn more about VMA’s After 5! Networking Events Sponsor: Grosvenor Engineering Group
The VMA is delighted to shed light on Grosvenor Engineering Group, one of our key event sponsors of this year's 30th Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress. Please come and meet the Grosvenor Engineering Group, After 5! Networking Events sponsor on the Trade Floor at...
Latest edition of Venue Professional magazine now available
The IAVM’s Venue Professional magazine’s May/June 2023 issue is now available for VMA members to access online. Under the VMA / IAVM affiliation agreement, all VMA members automatically receive reciprocal membership of the IAVM and access to the new digital format of...
2023 Venue Industry Awards Finalists
The Venue Management Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Venue Industry Awards Finalists. The VMA’s Venue Industry Awards is the leading Awards program within the venue management industry for the Asia Pacific region. For over a decade, the Awards have been...
VITEC, VMA Gold Sponsor is Enhancing the Fan Experience through the Power of Video
Stadiums and venues around the world recognise that success hinges on more than just what happens on the pitch. More than ever, fan engagement within each facility is a critical part of the overall experience as well as return on investment – and video is playing an...
Why has Ross Video decided to sponsor the Venue Professional of the Year Award?
The Venue Industry Awards at this year’s 30th Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress are set to be bigger and better than ever before, with Ross Video stepping in as the new sponsor of the Venue Professional of the Year Award. This exciting development highlights the...