Sexy sells. When tasked with planning a profitable 15th annual Daffodil Ball fundraiser in a tough economy, Alison Silcoff of Montreal-based Alison Silcoff Events knew she had to attract men — Canada's usual corporate donation decision-makers, sh...
Orlando, Fla.-based ASI Production Services announced the January opening of its Washington office today. The staging and drape supplier--which outfitted more than 1,000 square feet of blue drape for 2008 presidential campaign events--has existing...
"Show me the money" is no longer the event host's call, as the sour economy makes lavish events obsolete. Today, "save me the money" is the event professional's new mantra.
For Claire Stroope, senior manager of global meeting services for Rockli...
White Plains, N.Y.-based Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide announced the February opening of the Jersey City, N.J.-based Westin Jersey City Newport today...
Linda Pierce Ilsley announces the opening of Clemmons, N.C.-based LPI Events this week. The firm, which also has an office in Raleigh, N.C., provides destination management services including teambuilding activities and tours; the company also...
Predictably, the sour economy worldwide is seen by event professionals as their greatest challenge in 2009, according to the annual forecast developed by Special Events Magazine. The magazine has created the survey since 2003.
"An uncertain econ...
Monday, Dec. 22, is the last day to save on your registration for The Special Event 2009 Trade Show and Conference, which runs Jan. 28-30 at the San Diego [Calif.] Convention Center.
The Special Event offers attendees a way to easily meet hundre...
Las Vegas-based Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group announced today that Five-Sixty will open this winter in Dallas. The restaurant will sit atop Reunion Tower, Dallas’ 560-foot landmark tower; the restaurant will be celebrity chef/restaurateur...
Denver-based Stonebridge Companies announced the debut of Aloft Denver International Airport today. The hotel is situated in Denver’s Gateway Park, a mixed-use business park east of the metro area...