Clink's party also included a marching band, followed by events at Austin City Limits Theatre, W Hotel, and music venue 3Ten.

Hosts Global member Hosts DC produces the giant IPW closing night event at Nationals Park in Washington, featuring a three-hour reception complete with behind-the-scenes ballpark experiences.

Imprint Group staged a Bollywood-theme gala complete with Broadway-quality show, all produced in-house.

"We’re noticing a renewed emphasis in branding at events," Imprint Group management says, "showcasing the client’s logo or message in unique ways."

Also from Imprint: Gatsby-era dancers. "The more a client can get their logo, colors or other brand images displayed throughout an event, the more likely it will be captured and shared on the various social media outlets, gaining additional exposure to their targeted audiences and beyond," management says.

Clients are looking at the Caribbean as a destination, IVI DMC2 Enterprises says.

Clients are calling for "authentic Mexican experiences," IVI management says.

An outdoor Kentucky Derby viewing party at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., from Koncept Events. "The creativity wheel is always cranking," they say.

Koncept Events dreams up a "Game of Thrones" party. 

Yes, that dragon really did breathe fire, at a "Game of Thrones" party from Koncept Events.

Elegant seating at Koncept Events' "Game of Thrones" party. "As we evaluate every line item within the event's budget, we ask ourselves how we can touch each attendee in a way that resonates with them long after the fact," management says.

From Koncept Events, an X Ambassadors concert on the grounds on the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

The big X Games brought plenty of event business to Minneapolis and to MetroConnections. Here, a VIP lounge.

Super Bowl LII "bought in dozens of corporate groups to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area needing DMC and tour services along with team-building and site-seeing opportunities," MetroConnections management says.

The MetroConnections team is looking ahead: "ESPN Summer X Games is returning to Minneapolis for the next few years, providing another fantastic opportunity to welcome a variety of guests and corporate contacts that wouldn’t normally visit our area," management says.