The Special Event 2006

Mar 09, 2006

Everything is bigger in Texas--and that's true of The Special Event trade show and conference, which rode into Dallas Jan. 9-12. Some 6,000 event professionals were on hand. The Special Event is sponsored by Special Events Magazine and produced ...

Hotel 'super strike' could hit by summer

Mar 08, 2006

The threat of a hotel strike reaching across the U.S. and Canada drew closer last month as hotel workers and some prominent politicians kicked off a four-city tour to draw attention to the wages of hotel employees...

In brief for March 8, 2006

Mar 07, 2006

On the Mark's for Elton John It wasn't just fabulous auction items drawing attending at Elton John's annual Oscar viewing party and AIDS fund-raiser, held Sunday night at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif. Chef Wayne Elias of Mark...

Budgets up for event marketing

Mar 07, 2006

Budgets for event marketing should hold their own or rise this year as both brand-owning companies and the event agencies that they hire invest to impress consumers...

In brief for March 1, 2006

Mar 01, 2006

Mardi Gras parties on New Orleans tourism officials are reportedly upbeat after Mardi Gras ended yesterday. Even though crowds were smaller than in years past and featured more locals than usual, virtually all available hotel rooms were booked .....

Olympics closing ceremonies a 'circus' in Torino

Mar 01, 2006

Creators of the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, decided to send in the clowns on Sunday night. The "Carnevale" theme--based on Italy's masked festival preceding Lent--featured clown acrobats and included six of the...

Aztec Tents to share engineering plans

Mar 01, 2006

In a move that could save its clients time, money and headaches in obtaining structure permits, Torrance, Calif.-based tent manufacturer Aztec Tents announced last week that it will begin distributing engineering designs free of charge to its...

LIGHTS, CAMERA, CATER!

Mar 01, 2006

IF you were asked to televise one of your catered events to millions of viewers — both preparation and final service, high points and missteps — would you? For Joann Roth-Oseary and her team at Someone's in the Kitchen, the answer was yes. Last s...

UNFORGETTABLE EVENTS

Mar 01, 2006

IN this issue, we bring you our annual wrap-up of The Special Event. Part educational conference, part exhibit floor, and wholly fabulous events, calling The Special Event a “trade show” is sort of like calling New Year's Eve in Times Square a li...

FAVOR SAVERS

Mar 01, 2006

THE best party favors are those that reinforce an event's message, boost a brand, or are just plain fun. Whether they're interactive gifts that attendees make themselves or charming tchotchkes that commemorate the occasion, guests will treasure t...