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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We asked, you decided: with travel and destination events being a top priority for so many after the years of pandemic isolation we all endured, DMCs are having a moment, and they deserve recognition.

Each year at Catersource + The Special Event, we turn to the best industry partners to bring you our spectacular Showcasing Events. Here's a look at the people making these events come to life!

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 ...

As The Diplomat Beach Resort begins its transition into a Signia by Hilton, this destination in Hollywood, Florida is reimagining what it means to say “I do” in South Florida. With newly introduced ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...