A total of 57 percent of event planners say they expect to stage more events in 2007 than they will in 2006. Just under 30 percent say they will likely stage the same number next year as they will this year, and less than 4 percent say they will...
America's midterm elections earlier this month gave the Democratic party plenty to celebrate, winning them control of Congress for the first time in 12 years. And that means the event business will be busy, too. For Washington-based Capitol...
From wonderful weddings to innovative corporate events, Special Events Magazine is proud to present the nominees for our 2006 Gala Awards, as chosen by members of our Advisory Board. The winners will be announced Friday, Jan. 12, at a gala...
Destination management companies--masters of the meet-and-greet and other event necessities--are enjoying a strong year in 2006. According to the 3rd annual "25 Top DMCs" list, published by Special Events Magazine, the top players project a 14 pe...
Are sweet 16s a sweet business for you? Are sweet 16 parties a strong part of your business, or are they overblown by MTV? Special Events Magazine is developing a feature story on this topic and would love to hear from you. Contact assistant...
As we begin our 25thyear publishing Special Events Magazine, each month we salute event professionals who have reached career milestones.
As software supplier Solutions by Computer nears its silver anniversary, more than 2,400 businesses manage ...
ASK party rental operations, “How's business?” and you may have to wait for an answer. Why? They're too busy to reply.
At Atlas Party Rentals in Boynton Beach, Fla., “Revenue has increased 400 percent in the last seven years and 75 percent in th...
Our hotel/resort readers are ready to party. This year's survey says that 46 percent of respondents expect to stage more special events this year than last, a healthy 8 percent jump over the 2005 tallies. And nearly two-thirds expect an even...
NOT every event professional is cut out for the social scene. But for Daniel Briones, CPCE, private events are personal favorites. “I love getting involved with a family and into an individual's personal space — being part of their thoughts and p...