THE ARKANSAS TENT tragedy in October — in which three employees of a party rental company died after allowing a tent they were carrying to touch power lines — has focused the attention of the industry on worker safety. In this month's “Rental Ess...

IN MY “EDITOR'S PAGE” last December, I offered my own wish list for the special event industry, a list of the gifts I'd like to receive on behalf of this business. But as I sat planning this year's list, I realized it was time for me to say thank...

TODAY'S AMAZING TENTS come in shapes and styles perfect for providing shelter, but they still sometimes need help in the decor department, experts say. DRESS TO IMPRESS “In the past, tents were bought in colors like red, blue and green, but man...

The holiday season brings a warm and fuzzy feeling to many people, so why not bring something warm and fuzzy to the season's events? Whether it's a traditional Christmas celebration or a winter wonderland theme, the presence of live reindeer will...

FOR MANY PEOPLE, the word “spring” conjures up images of new growth, flowers and the promise of warm weather to come. For Meryl Snow, vice president of Berwyn, Pa.-based Feastivities Catered Events, it also brings to mind another image: hats. At ...

NEW OPPORTUNITIES, new pressures — DMCs are in the same state of flux as all segments of the special event industry. Offering his global perspective is Matthew Sheppard, chief operating officer of Alexandria, Va.-based Destinator by PGI, with off...

“Goddess to Go” party packs from Pasadena, Calif.-based The Party Goddess make a stylish addition to events from bachelorette parties to “South of the Border” soirees. The “Tequila to Go” pack contains everything needed for a fantastic fiesta, in...