In our last issue, we put the spotlight on 25 young event professionals worth watching. Those under age 31 on our list weren't even born when Special Events made its debut in 1982. Three years after the magazine came on the scene, The Special ...
With a compelling need to control expenses and limit risk, many special event professionals with staff oversight responsibilities are uncomfortable handing over a business credit card to their team members to purchase supplies, pay for equipme...
As destination management professionals, we witness the triumphant rise and tragic fall of every trend imaginable, from food trucks and photo booths to drum circles and interactive dessert stations. Some trends stand the test of time and other...
As most of you fashionistas already know, fashion runs in cycles from decade to decade. The styles and colors are influenced by various factors such as social and economic climates and generally incorporate original ideas from previous decades...
While many prefer the ease of more controlled indoor events that take place in hotels, banquet halls or homes, adding more control to outdoor events that take place in the windy city of Chicago or on the breezy shores of the Gulf Coast is poss...
Event planners strive to impress their clients with special elements that show they have met and exceeded their clients’ expectations. But what are a few of those “special elements” that enable event planners to meet, and exceed, clients’ expe...
In the last few years, many meeting planners have seen an increase in demand from their corporate clients for wine-tasting experiences guided by certified sommeliers. The following five factors may explain this trend and its likely continuatio...
Is the use of event signage through banners, plasmas, projectors, and LCDs becoming a thing of the past? Not necessarily. But as LED walls are getting more affordable and flexible, they are becoming the go-to product compared to traditional ba...
The massive and disruptive adoption of smart phones and tablet computers represents an unprecedented shift in our lives. If you still need proof, take a look at NBC News’ comparison between the 2005 and 2013 crowds gathered at St. Peter’s Squa...
Although the prospect of them can often be met with dread, as well as concerns about having to catch up with missed work, there is much evidence to suggest that team-building activities can have an extremely positive effect on the workplace, i...
