Special Events

Special Event Experts 'Polish the Process' for Success in 2012

By Lisa Hurley

In the old days, special event pros could succeed on a simple mix of creativity and energy. But ever-shorter lead times and ever-more-demanding clients are changing the nature of the business, requiring a more structured approach to operations....

What You're Reading: Top Stories for December 2011 from Special Events

By Special Events Staff

From economic trends to the coolest new colors, here are the most popular stories on specialevents.com this month....

Customization to be Key in Special Events in 2012, Fairmont Hotels Says

By Special Events Staff

High-end Toronto-based hotel chain Fairmont last week released its forecast for special events and meetings in 2012, based on input from its catering managers and conference services teams....

Party Rental Industry Bullish for Special Events in 2012

By Lisa Hurley

A healthy 64 percent of party rental operators say they expect to produce more special events in 2012 than they did this year....

AlliedPRA Founder Hensley Leaves Firm

By Special Events Staff

AlliedPRA Destination Management, a London-based global leader in the DMC market, announced today that James Hensley, its European founder, has resigned from the company. ...

"Tangerine Tango" is Color of the Year for 2012, Experts Say

By Special Events Staff

Color authority Pantone, based in Carlstadt, N.J., announced today that "Tangerine Tango"—a "spirited, enticing hue"--is the color of the year for 2012. "Honeysuckle" was the 2011 color of the year....

Tight Budgets Expected to Continue in 2012, Special Events Survey Says

By Lisa Hurley

The No. 1 New Year's resolution for special event professionals in 2012? It's the same one, sad to say, that they made this year—to continue to create effective events on smaller budgets....

What You're Reading: Most Popular Stories for November 2011 from Special Events

By Special Events Staff

The forecast for the economy, color palettes, rental furniture—the special event industry has been eager to see what's coming next. Here are the most popular articles on Specialevents.com this month:...

What's Renting Now: The Top Trends from Party Rental's Biggest Players

By Lisa Hurley

Make it rustic-chic, make it custom, make it classic--sometimes taking classic back in time to "vintage." These are some of the top trends in party rental now....

Gala Nominees 2011 Named by Special Events Magazine

By Special Events Staff

Special Events Magazine released the names of this year's Gala Award nominees yesterday....

Big Party Rental Companies Forecast Gains in 2011

By Lisa Hurley

The biggest event rental companies predict that their 2011 revenue will run 3.1 percent ahead of last year, according to Special Events Magazine....

Hargrove Wins 2012 DNC Event Services Contract

By Special Events Staff

Event and exhibit services company Hargrove announced yesterday that it has been awarded contracts to provide services for the 2012 Democratic National Convention....

Hotels See Special Event Business Firming Up for 2011-12

By Lisa Hurley

Although the glory days of 2007 have not returned, many hoteliers are seeing special event business firm up at their properties....

Find the Path to Prosperity at The Special Event 2012

Is it time for a fresh approach for your event business? You will find it at The Special Event 2012, Jan. 24-27 in Tampa, Fla. With the theme Event 3.0:...

Senior Execs from Global Events Launch Sequence Agency

By Special Events Staff

Adam Sloyer, formerly CEO North America for international events firm Global Events in New York, announced yesterday that he has left the company to launch event agency Sequence....

Hybrid Special Events: Case Studies and Secrets of Success

By Lisa Hurley

As hybrid special events grab headlines, here are snapshots of succcess stories....

Hybrid Special Events--So 'Now' or Not Yet?

By Lisa Hurley

A whopping 70 percent of respondents to the latest online poll from Special Events say they either stage hybrid events now or are considering doing so....

Caterer Larry DiPasquale Appointed to Colorado Tourism Board

By Special Events Staff

The head of Epicurean Culinary Group has been named to the Colorado Tourism Board....

Special Event Pros Forecast Color Trends for 2011-2012

By Lisa Hurley

The future looks bright—the future of color palettes at special events, that is. ...

Longtime Rental Consultant Hageman Launches New Firm

By Special Events Staff

Longtime rental consultant and M&A brokerFred Hageman announced today that he has formed a new professional M&A corporation, Rental Acquisitions....

Worries over Economy Dominate Event Industry Challenges, Survey Says

By Lisa Hurley

By a wide margin, concern about the economy is the No. 1 challenge facing special event professionals in the next 12 months. ...

Business Booking for 11/11/11 Special Events

By Lisa Hurley

Memorable dates hold special charm for special events, and a big one is coming up soon—Nov. 11, 2011, or 11/11/11. ...

Caterers Foresee Solid 2011 Holiday Party Season

By Lisa Hurley

Two-thirds of caterers responding to the latest online poll from Special Events foresee solid holiday party business this year....

Big Event Companies Forecast Stronger Year in 2011

By Lisa Hurley

After a tough 2010, when overall revenue fell 1 percent, the biggest event planning companies forecast a stronger year in 2011, predicting a 9 percent boost in revenue on average....

Hurricane Irene Dampens Rental Revenue

By Lisa Hurley

Hurricane Irene doused the U.S. East Coast over the weekend, leaving party rental companies to grapple with power outages and event installations endangered by the storm....