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 ...

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 ...

If there’s one word to sum up the way events changed after the pandemic, it’s immersive. We’ve seen the ways that attendees crave exciting, interactive experiences that completely engulf them in ...

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, ...

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 ...

The meetings and events industry is approaching sustainability advancing sustainability on multiple fronts. For example, in the past few weeks the Professional Convention Management Association ...

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 ...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement is officially dominating our timelines, and the wedding industry is in a frenzy as a result (rightfully so!). Couples and pros alike are waiting with bated ...

Our readers who work in event planning companies weighed in to tell us about their proudest events of 2023 and their event trend predictions for the coming year. Here’s what they said. This inclusive ...