Falling Oil Prices: Both Bane and Boon for Special Event Industry

Feb 11, 2015

Consumers may cheer low gas prices but the falling price of crude is a mixed blessing for special event professionals.

Special Events Business News for Feb. 11, 2015

Feb 11, 2015

Special events business news this week includes the promotion of Chelsey LeVey at Destination Services Corp. and Laura O'Sullivan, CMP, taking the role of the first director of athletic events and stewardship at the University of Notre Dame

Secrets of Post-Event Surveys: Stop Wasting Everyone's Time

Feb 10, 2015

Four tips on conducting effective post-event surveys from PCMA.

New Smartphone Printer, Palm Tree Service, Free Event Technology E-Book

Feb 10, 2015

New for special events: A printer that prints images from smartphones, palm tree delivery and a free e-book on event technology trends

Star Power: Oscar Ball 2015 to Key on Vintage Hollywood

Feb 06, 2015

The event team behind the 87th annual Academy Awards Governors Ball--the high-wattage gala following the Oscars ceremony on Feb. 22--will reach into the Academy's archives to create an evening of vintage Hollywood glamour. Photos by Special...

Delicious Design: Tabletop Gallery 2015 Designers Share Their Inspiration

Feb 04, 2015

Top tabletop designers share the inspiration behind their work at The Special Event 2015's Tabletop Gallery. Photos by Special Events.

Special Events Business News for Feb. 4, 2015

Feb 04, 2015

Special events business news this week includes a new business development director at EventWorks and a new role for event manager Janna Harala at Startucks

Block that Pirate! CIC Offers Tips to Stop Room Poachers

Feb 03, 2015

CIC offers expert tips on blocking pirates who try to shanghai your room blocks.

New Collapsible Vases from FlowerBox, Power Distribution Panel, Deco Fan Backdrop

Feb 03, 2015

New products for event professionals include collapsible vases from FlowerBox, a light power distribution panel from Hipower, and an art deco style backdrop from Originator Designs

Gilded Glory: Lynn Fletcher Weddings Creates a Winning Wedding

Jan 28, 2015

An equestrian facility was transformed into a modern-day vision of the Palace of Versailles thanks to a dedicated event team from Lynn Fletcher Weddings, which coordinated daily deliveries of decor pieces in the run-up to the wedding. The stunning...