Montreal's legendary Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth launched its Meetings that Matter programs last week, which offer planners options of creating either eco-friendly meetings—the Meeting for the Earth option—or meetings that promote world peace—th...
The rooftop of venue Terminal 5, located in midtown Manhattan, is now available for special event bookings.
The space offers dramatic city views, elevator and staircase access, a private VIP entrance, six unisex restrooms, theatrical lighting an...
DERRICK TAYLOR has joined M&M THE SPECIAL EVENTS CO., based in Carol Stream, Ill., as director of social events. Call 630/871-9999 …
KELLY SADLER has joined Chicago-based DMC EVED SERVICES as an account executive. Call 773/764-7000 …
DMC consor...
Theme2Scene, a supplier of themed event pieces such as stages, bars and buffets, is partnering with Four Quick Clicks, a supplier of portable digital photo booths, to offer themed photo booths that fit seamlessly into an event's decor.
For one b...
Tight event budgets are putting the squeeze on decor. In an recent online poll, 60 percent of event professionals tell Special Events that they are using less decor at their special events now than in years past. Thirty percent say they are using...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week advised consumers to stop using certain face paints commonly used on children at festivals, parties and other special events because of reports of adverse skin reactions.
The paints, distributed by...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today suspended its warning against all non-essential travel to Mexico, first issued April 27 in response to widespread outbreaks of H1N1 "swine" flu.
The agency "downgraded" its advice to what...
The Sheraton Hotel North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport has converted its former amphitheater to the Stephen F. Austin Ballroom, a 3,600-square-foot space capable of accommodating groups of up to 250 people. The hotel offers a to...
The Evergreen Lodge, located just outside Yosemite National Park in Groveland, Calif., will open 24 new guest cabins this month, bringing the total number of cabins to 90.
Other enhancements and additions include a new outdoor dining area and pl...
The Four Seasons Chicago has opened a new $6 million Grand Ballroom and event space featuring an exclusive Bridal Lounge designed by interior designer Yves Rochon, who created the interiors at the Four Seasons George V in Paris.
The space featur...
