Cutting rates brings in business — but is it good business?

The sour economy is forcing nearly two in three event rental operators to discount their rates, according to a recent online survey from Special Events, a vicious game that not only erodes profits today but can depress business down the road...

Huge "Snow Globe" New from Artificial Ice Events The new "Snow Globe Live" from Artificial Ice Events is a 15-foot inflatable snow globe complete with holiday decor elements and a large, artificial-snow play area, the company says. Up to six...

With good news finally coming from the Gulf of Mexico after more than three miserable months of oil-disaster headlines, is the business picture brightening for special event professionals? The answer is yes and no...

These three party rental companies all heard about the recession. But they decided not to participate. Here are their unique promotions to beat the business blues.

As Hurricane Alex brews in the Gulf of Mexico, the oil spill that erupted two months ago is brewing a strange world for special event professionals in the region, with some facing a drastic falloff in business and others finding an ironic windfall...

The April 20 oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico is not only spoiling local special events but shaking the confidence of event professionals miles away from threatened beaches...

Whether it's a huge expansion or a tiny tweak, party rental companies are doing exciting things with their warehouse and showroom space.