The global meetings industry is expected to grow for a third consecutive year, signaling economic and corporate prosperity as well as a financial boost for hotels, airlines and convention centers, according to FutureWatch 2006, an annual research...
Wedding planners from throughout the world swooned at the sight of dramatic floral, embellished linen and elegant tabletops at the annual Wedding Luncheon, one of today's highlights at The Special Event 2006. Sponsored by Special Events Magazine...
Both in-house and independent event planners forecast a bright outlook for business in 2006, according to the "Forecast 2006" feature article in the January issue of Special Events Magazine. The article analyzes four years of data based on respon...
A popular showcase event at The Special Event 2006--the Wedding Luncheon--is a sell-out, but there is still time to register for other events at the industry's premier trade show. The Special Event runs Jan. 10-13 in Dallas...
Communal tables, creative cocktailing and hearty "heritage" food will be some of the top hotel food & beverage trends this year, according to a forecast from Marriott Hotels F&B executives Robin Uler, senior vice president of food &...
ALTHOUGH it's hard for me to believe sometimes, I am entering my 21st year with Special Events Magazine this year, and what a remarkable career it has been. I have had the privilege of watching the event industry develop as a profession. And that...
“The Event Marketing Handbook: Beyond Logistics and Planning,” available this month from Kaplan Publishing, presents ideas that event pros can use to help clients develop events that improve brand recognition, generate sales leads and maximize RO...
Do you have an event-related question but don't know where to turn for an answer? Beginning next month, we will feature a new section in Confetti — “Ask the Expert.” Whether it's a catering conundrum or you're stumped over staffing, e-mail your...
FOR a branding event to launch the new packaging of upscale Canadian department store Holt Renfrew, Toronto-based event designer Nicholas Pinney wanted to incorporate into the decor a large chandelier inspired by a lighting fixture in his home. T...
