Andy Kushner is the creator and host of The Wedding Biz Podcast, interviewing thought leaders and talented icons in the wedding and events industry, such as Mindy Weiss, Preston Bailey and Colin Cowie ...

Many DMCs join groups that function as marketing networks to bring in business and provide operations support. Note: All information here is supplied by the companies listed and was current at press ...

Cover photo: Contortionists set the scene for FREAK SHOW, a corporate reception by Cerbelli Creative that was themed with circus obscurities. Photo courtesy Ivan Piedra Photography It’s hard to ...

In an era where remote work has disrupted traditional networking opportunities, event professionals are reimagining how to bring people together meaningfully. According to the 2025 Experiential Trends ...

You don’t need to close your eyes to picture it: the hum of conversation, the clinking of glasses, soft music in the background punctuated by laughter here and there. Cocktail receptions are a ...

For the past few years, it seems that charcuterie boards of all types have had a grip on the events world, mostly for the better. What started as an elaborate snacking trend has taken several ...

Destination events are incredibly rewarding—but they require a lot of know-how. Each year, we turn to the world of Destination Marketing Companies (DMCs), the experts in destinations and a great ...

What it is: Paintillio builds large-scale, custom paint-by-number murals and mural kits for events. From branded graphics to meaningful imagery, attendees collaborate on filling in the canvas, ...

Each winter issue, we at Special Events put together trend forecasts and industry predictions, reflecting on the previous year and peering into the future. Then, every spring, we head to Catersource + ...

Despite pandemic trends that shifted business and important gatherings to remote formats, in person corporate events in North America are back, with many businesses expecting their investment level to ...

Every event has its challenges, and these challenges can make or break the success of the event. Sometimes, planners will do all they can to avoid challenges, but in this case, MC&A DMC embraced each ...

Earlier in the third quarter, Special Events released our annual State of the Industry survey to our readership. We had around 300 respondents who weighed in regarding how this year has looked for ...