Important new products and trends for special event professionals including in FX, special effects, floral, lighting, linens, props, tabletop items, technical support and tents
FUEL prices have jumped again since our survey last year of event rental companies, and the companies are driven to do something about it. In an informal Special Events survey conducted in May, rental companies report an average increase of 24 pe...
TRAPPING EXPLOSIVES TO a landmark may not seem like an appropriate way to celebrate New Year's Eve, especially in a city vying to host the 2012 Olympics. But the Greater London Authority decided to do just that for its New Year's Eve extravaganza...
The classic bar coaster has long been imprinted with marketing messages — ones that can be seen, but not heard. That's where the Coaster CD makes its mark, providing both video and audio branding opportunities. The new drink coasters are made of ...
I Glide Tours & Rentals in Philadelphia is offering sightseeing tours with a high-tech twist: visitors can tour the city's historic landmarks on state-of-the-art Segway scooters. Following a training session to teach guests how to ride the scoote...
Glowing glassware has been lighting up cocktails at special events for years, but now cutlery is also bringing a spark to tabletops. WeGlow glowing flatware, available from Virginia Beach, Va.-based Virginia Toy and Novelty Co., allows diners to ...
BEAUTIFUL FOOD AND drinks are a joy to behold — but they do, in fact, need something to hold them. That's where china, glassware, flatware and linen come in. Innovations in these products feature eye-catching designs that create the ideal canvas ...
CUSTOM LINEN, HAND-calligraphied invitations — special events are high-touch. But in today's fast-paced world, event professionals increasingly rely on high-tech tools to get the job done.
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