Florence Quinn, president and founder of Quinn Public Relations, serves as the thought leader for the 50-person firm, which specializes in food, wine and spirits, real estate and travel.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In an era where remote work has disrupted traditional networking opportunities, event professionals are reimagining how to bring people together meaningfully. According to the 2025 Experiential Trends ...

Each winter issue, we at Special Events put together trend forecasts and industry predictions, reflecting on the previous year and peering into the future. Then, every spring, we head to Catersource + ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, the City of Surrey (British Columbia, Canada) celebrates cultures around the globe with their Surrey Fusion Festival. This free, family-friendly affair brings together all of the ...

Our readers who work in event planning companies weighed in to tell us about their proudest events of 2023 and their event trend predictions for the coming year. Here’s what they said. This inclusive ...

The past couple of years have seen significant changes in weddings. Some couples are moving toward increasingly smaller weddings, stripping away everything but the basics. Other couples are leaning ...