Event Types

The 2012 Gala Awards competition opens today. The award, handed out by Special Eventsmagazine since 1986, recognizes the finest work in special events worldwide. This year's competition is open to events that have taken place between Sept. 1, 20...

Regardless of which political party ends up winning an election, the political conventions themselves are big winners for event professionals.

Destination management companies are being called upon to do more—and do it faster—as economy slowly improves.

As the economy gets better and audiences grow bigger, event entertainment experts sing out on which acts are winners and which are exiting stage left.

Kids' party pros reveal what's hot with young guests, from tots to 'tweens to teens

Deseo Events helps the Chicago Heart Ball turn 30 with something old, something new

As the economy gets stronger and the international audience grows bigger, corporate event entertainment is ready for its close-up.

What kinds of events are most likely to drive business in 2012? Experts in four major markets track the trends.