November 1, 2009

Columns

Editor's Page: Hardship and Hope Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Lisa Hurley My last Editor's Page saluted veteran event companies celebrating milestone anniversaries this year, and I'm embarrassed I left out Mona Meretsky, CSEP,...

The Last Word: Kris Shea of Walt Disney World Makes Special Event Magic Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber Many children dream of working at Walt Disney World when they grow up. Kris Shea, CSEP, made that dream come true. The Walt Disney World Park Event Operations...

Departments

Confetti: "Candy Land" Birthday Party Shows Sweet Sophistication Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Susan Cuadrado When creating a birthday party for two sisters turning 5 and 8, Los Angeles-based event planner Sonia Sharma looked to the toy box for inspiration. Because...

Tip-off: Veteran Event Planner Gives Tips on Avoiding Scams Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM This veteran planner shares red flags that signal a scam....

Confetti: World Yacht Offers Shipshape Meeting Site Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM This ship offers a meeting site that attendees won't want to leave--and can't....

Galas: Disco-theme Fundraiser Keeps Costs Low, Revenue High for Daffodil Ball Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber Alison Silcoff makes a "cheap and cheerful" disco theme pay for this fundraiser....

Food for Fetes: Fizzy, Fun Cocktails Make Holiday Events Fun Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Susan Cuadrado Be it champagne, prosecco or even sparkling cider, no single beverage rings in the New Year better than a bottle of something bubbly. And though a simple...

Divine Decor: Details Make all the Difference in Special Event Decor Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley Little things mean a lot; it's the little details that put special event decor over the top....

Site Lines: Historic Mansions, Newly Open for Events, Make Dramatic Settings Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Susan Cuadrado These three historic homes, beloved by locals and tourists alike, have recently opened their doors to the special event market....

Articles

ISES Pages November-December 2009 Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM News from the International Special Events Society for November-December 2009....

Hotel Event Market Survey 2009 Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley The economic woes have walloped special event business for hotels, with just over half of respondents to our latest survey predicting a falloff in business...

Great Ideas on Display at The Special Event 2010 Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM Special event professionals eager to start the New Year off right will start with The Special Event 2010, Jan. 12-15 in New Orleans. As it has since its...

12th Annual 30 Top Event Rental Companies Nov 1, 2009 5:48 PM Once again, Special Events presents its exclusive list of the biggest players in party rental....

Rallying the Groups: High-end Hotels Pursue Group Event and Meeting Business Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber Leading hotels lead the charge to revive group events and meetings....

Tents With Big Impact--With or Without a Big Budget Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Edited by Lisa Hurley Tents make a big impact at special events, but take a big bite out of the budget. Here, tent expert Alex Kouzmanoff, vice president of Torrance, Calif.-based...