Chris Lee, DMCP, is partner and CEO of ACCESS Destination Services, having begun his destination management career in the early 1980s working for ACCESS precursor California Leisure Consultants in San ...

Michael Giusti is a senior writer at InsuranceQuotes.com, which offers clients an easy, free way to compare insurance quotes online, as well as resources to learn more about different types of ...

An industry veteran with more than 16 years of experience, Jillian Stevens joined Waldorf Astoria Chicago as director of catering in February 2016. She leads all of the hotel’s catering initiatives, ...

The resident “organization guru” and blogger for Atlanta-based WM, Rachel Smith is all about the details when it comes to planning events and sharing about them with the company’s followers. With a BA ...

Constellation Culinary Group catered an extraordinary Día de los Muertos–themed Halloween celebration at Miami Beach's iconic Temple House. The October 2024 event successfully fulfilled the client's ...

The event industry is always changing, and staying ahead means being ready to mix things up. For event pros, diversifying your services is a great way to meet clients’ evolving needs and stay ...

Keith Phillips is director of business development for Classic Photographers, which provides high-quality wedding photography and videography services for budget-minded couples across the U.S.

Halloween has long been a goldmine for event planning pros. Imagination and atmosphere thrive in October, but the freight factor alone isn’t always enough for memorable events. Recent research shows ...

Submissions Are Still Being Accepted for 2026 Gala Awards! It's once again time to celebrate the best of the best! Submissions are now being accepted for the Special Events 2026 Gala Awards! We invite ...

The holidays are always a high-stakes moment for brands, and this year the competition will be fiercer than ever. Shoppers aren't just looking for gifts; they are seeking experiences and memories they ...

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, ...

Deborah Elias, CSEP, CMP, CIS, of Houston-basedElias Eventsis an award-winning event planner and is passionate about all things events related with a particular focus on event technology and products ...