The American Rental Association, based in Moline, Ill., announced that it has named the following event rental leaders to leaderships roles within the association. Andrew Paquette, president of Bravo Rentals, Montreal; will join the board of dire...

Event planner Joella Hopkins, founder of Los Angeles-based Simply Mumtaz, says social and association clients are far ahead of corporate clients. But the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla., is finding its share of busin...

To ensure the health of Pope Benedict XVI as he visits New York for three days this month, the 80-year-old pontiff will have his own team of 14 paramedics working in 12-hour shifts. The team members, from St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan, were...

Pope to have own paramedics To ensure the health of Pope Benedict XVI as he visits New York for three days this month, the 80-year-old pontiff will have his own team of 14 paramedics working in 12-hour shifts. The team members, from St. Vincent's...

Although the Olympic torch relay was intended by Chinese officials to showcase the country's new prominence and prosperity, it has instead become a lightning rod for protestors angered at the country's policies. The relay began last month in Gree...

Event marketing is "flourishing" in the North American market and taking on a growing strategic role, according to "EventView 2008," a study released last month by MPI, George P. Johnson and the Event Marketing Institute. Among the findings of th...

Beijing to restrict smoking Although China is a huge market for cigarettes, officials will restrict smoking in most public venues starting May1 as part of its pledge to host a smoke-free Olympics. The Games start Aug. 8. Hotels will be required t...

Wedding receptions that move are all the rage. Rather than sitting guests down for sit-down meals, newlyweds now sate friends and family with an array of tiny tastes. Here, caterers provide a sample of sit-down menu alternatives that bring recept...

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MADRONA MANOR ADDRESS: 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 WEB SITE: www.madronamanor.com AL FRESCO FAB: Nestled among the verdant hills of northern California's famed wine country, Madrona Manor is beloved for Victorian garden ceremonies...