Lisa Hurley

Content Director, Special Events

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Galas & Fundraisers
How to Enter the Gala Awards and WinHow to Enter the Gala Awards and Win
byLisa Hurley
Oct 1, 2020
5 Min Read
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Corporate Events
19th Annual 50 Top Event Companies19th Annual 50 Top Event Companies
byLisa Hurley
Sep 18, 2020
36 Min Read

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Galas & Fundraisers
The Virtues of Virtual Fundraisers
The Virtues of Virtual Fundraisers
Sep 8, 2020
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5 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Business Operations
Looking Back
Looking Back
Sep 2, 2020
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2 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Corporate Events
16th Annual Special Events 25 Top DMCs
16th Annual Special Events 25 Top DMCs
Jun 30, 2020
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45 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Weddings
WIPA Wedding Experts Chart New Normal in Wake of COVID
WIPA Wedding Experts Chart New Normal in Wake of COVID
Apr 21, 2020
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4 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Catering
Planners, Venues Discuss COVID Crisis at The Special Event
Planners, Venues Discuss COVID Crisis at The Special Event
Mar 19, 2020
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2 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Conferences & Trade Shows
The Special Event + Catersource 2020 A Winner in Vegas
The Special Event + Catersource 2020 A Winner in Vegas
Mar 17, 2020
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2 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Corporate Events
Tips on Keeping Your Event Business Afloat
Tips on Keeping Your Event Business Afloat
Mar 17, 2020
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4 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Galas & Fundraisers
Special Events Gala Award Winners Named at The Special Event 2020
Special Events Gala Award Winners Named at The Special Event 2020
Mar 13, 2020
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10 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Conferences & Trade Shows
The Special Event + Catersource 2020 Debuts in Vegas
The Special Event + Catersource 2020 Debuts in Vegas
Mar 11, 2020
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2 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Conferences & Trade Shows
The Special Event + Catersource 2020 Ready to Roll in Vegas
The Special Event + Catersource 2020 Ready to Roll in Vegas
Mar 10, 2020
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1 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Rentals
Event Rental Suffering Supply Headaches Due to Coronavirus
Event Rental Suffering Supply Headaches Due to Coronavirus
Feb 27, 2020
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3 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Weddings
I Don’t: Wedding Pros List the Worst Trends They’ve Heard
I Don’t: Wedding Pros List the Worst Trends They’ve Heard
Jan 9, 2020
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4 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Galas & Fundraisers
Special Events Magazine Announces 2020 Gala Award Nominees
Special Events Magazine Announces 2020 Gala Award Nominees
Dec 20, 2019
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29 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Professional Development
Event Industry Mourns Education Pioneer Patti Shock
Event Industry Mourns Education Pioneer Patti Shock
Nov 26, 2019
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10 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Event Management
Special Events Releases 2020 Event Planner Forecast
Special Events Releases 2020 Event Planner Forecast
Nov 19, 2019
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3 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Catering
Caterers Share ‘Going Green’ Success Stories
Caterers Share ‘Going Green’ Success Stories
Oct 10, 2019
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4 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Corporate Events
Special Events' 50 Top Event Companies 2019
Special Events' 50 Top Event Companies 2019
Oct 1, 2019
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39 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Catering
Caterers Take Single-Use Plastics Off the Menu
Caterers Take Single-Use Plastics Off the Menu
Sep 26, 2019
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4 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Design & Decor
Stay Calm: Pantone Shares 2020 Color Forecast
Stay Calm: Pantone Shares 2020 Color Forecast
Sep 4, 2019
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1 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Galas & Fundraisers
Gala Awards 2021 Competition Opens
Gala Awards 2021 Competition Opens
Jul 30, 2019
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4 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
Safety Staff
Fairs & Festivals
Heartbreaking Attacks on Festivals; Tips on Hardening Soft Targets
Heartbreaking Attacks on Festivals; Tips on Hardening Soft Targets
Jul 30, 2019
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1 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Corporate Events
15th Annual Special Events 25 Top DMCs
15th Annual Special Events 25 Top DMCs
Jul 16, 2019
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35 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Weddings
I Do, I Do: The Big Business of Encore Weddings
I Do, I Do: The Big Business of Encore Weddings
Mar 26, 2019
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3 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
Mandalay Bay which held its grand opening in 1999 today contains 4322 rooms STR estimates Its amenities include a 135000sqft casino 17 million sq ft o
Conferences & Trade Shows
Call for Chairs, Showcasing Sponsors at The Special Event 2020
Call for Chairs, Showcasing Sponsors at The Special Event 2020
Mar 18, 2019
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1 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Social Events
Super Bowl 2019 Halftime Show: The Good, The Bad and What Could Be Better
Super Bowl 2019 Halftime Show: The Good, The Bad and What Could Be Better
Feb 5, 2019
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4 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
Kathy Miller wins Lifetime Achievement Gala Award
Galas & Fundraisers
Special Events Gala Award 2019 Winners Named in San Diego
Special Events Gala Award 2019 Winners Named in San Diego
Jan 11, 2019
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3 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Conferences & Trade Shows
The Special Event 2019 to Hit the Beach in San Diego
The Special Event 2019 to Hit the Beach in San Diego
Jan 8, 2019
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1 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Venues
Hotels and Hospitality during the California Wildfires
Hotels and Hospitality during the California Wildfires
Jan 3, 2019
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2 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Galas & Fundraisers
Hellmann Tapped for Special Events ‘Carbotti’ Volunteerism Gala Award
Hellmann Tapped for Special Events ‘Carbotti’ Volunteerism Gala Award
Nov 27, 2018
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1 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
Emerald City Designs
Galas & Fundraisers
Special Events Announces 2019 Gala Award Nominees
Special Events Announces 2019 Gala Award Nominees
Nov 14, 2018
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6 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Arena Group Acquires Stuart Event Rentals
Arena Group Acquires Stuart Event Rentals
Sep 6, 2018
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2 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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14th Annual Special Events' 25 Top DMCs
14th Annual Special Events' 25 Top DMCs
Jul 19, 2018
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30 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director
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Weddings
9 Wedding Pros Share Their Take on the Royal Wedding
9 Wedding Pros Share Their Take on the Royal Wedding
May 22, 2018
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12 Min Read
byLisa Hurley, Content Director

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Our Events
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Our Events
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Dec 3, 2024
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Our Events
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