Regardless of which political party ends up winning an election, the political conventions themselves are big winners for event professionals.

Eventworld networking slate set ISES has announced the slate of networking events for Eventworld 2012, which runs Aug. 2-4 in Dallas. Highlights include the Welcome Event and 25th Anniversary Party on Aug. 2 at famed Gilley's and the ISES Esprit...

SUZANNE "SUZ" CAVANAUGH has joined Tampa, Fla.-based EVENT SHOW PRODUCTIONS as director of business development. Call 813/251-8866 … ...

Destination management companies are being called upon to do more—and do it faster—as economy slowly improves.

Honoring Julia Child's 100th on Pinterest Aug. 15 would be the 100th birthday of beloved culinary legend Julia Child, and the New York Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDNY) has launched a Pinterest board in her honor. The goal: to pin 100 photos...

Business news from Finesse Cuisine, Vok Dams and other leading special event companies.

Today’s best theme decor engages guests’ senses—all of them.

Calling big DMCs! Special Events is working on the eighth edition of its "25 Big DMCs" article, which looks at the biggest DMCs in business along with the major DMC networks. If you did not receive a questionnaire and would like to be considered...

PETER CWALINO, CSEP, has been named senior catering manager at the FAIRMONT DALLAS. The property is the headquarters hotel for ISES Eventworld 2012, Aug. 2-4. Call 214/720-5265 … ...