'WOW Factor' Book New from Event Expert Rená Puebla Event expert Rená Puebla's new book, "The WOW Factor: Creating Your Event and Designing Your Career in Event Planning," offers tips on creating stunning events, from identifying ideal clients to...

From high-style buffets to grownup versions of childhood favorites, caterers discuss what’s new on the dessert menu.

Where were you in '82? Special Events turns 30 this year, and in our next issue, we'd like to salute event professionals and companies that got their start along with us in 1982. Please send us a note here … Olympics closing ceremony beats openi...

DIOR YARWOOD has joined EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS of Sherman Oaks, Calif., as senior account executive. Call 818/783-6112 … BONNIE JONES has been named catering sales manager at the BELO MANSION & PAVILION in Dallas. Call 214/220-7470 … DEVON THURMO...

Candy Art Creates Menus from Chocolate Candy Art USA creates beautiful custom menus made from chocolate; the menus are available in themes, colors and styles to create the perfect accompaniment to meals, the company says. The company also offers ...

ISES gives Spirit of Excellence awards The International Special Events Society recognized excellence in both chapter performance and individual achievement at its 2011-2012 ISES Spirit of Excellence Awards. The awards were presented on Aug. 3 du...

The International Special Events Society recognized excellence in both chapter performance and individual achievement at its 2011-2012 ISES Spirit of Excellence Awards. The awards were presented on Aug. 3 during ISES' annual meeting, held at ISES...

C&M RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, a London-based travel and hospitality recruitment agency, has launched a dedicated events division headed by SARAH ANSON. The new division will focus on a range of roles within the industry, including a full range of ...

Artificial Ice Debuts Giant 'Snowzilla' Slide New from Artificial Ice, the "Snowzilla" mobile snow tubing slide stands 35 feet tall and 90 feet long. The attraction, which can be set up indoors or out, features real snow tubes. The company also o...