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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As we all know, Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms how we live and work, making lives easier. AI now offers solutions to event professionals to enhance their planning process and attendee ...

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 ...

Ever wondered why some events leave a lasting impression while others fade into the background? The secret lies in meticulous event planning that anticipates every detail and delivers a seamless ...

The Skylark, the all-season cocktail lounge perched 30 stories above New York City’s Times Square, has launched a new event space for small meetings and corporate gatherings. The Den is a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...